This book presents an overview of techniques that are available to
characterize sedimentary aquifers. Groundwater flow and solute transport
are strongly affected by aquifer heterogeneity. Improved aquifer
characterization can allow for a better conceptual understanding of
aquifer systems, which can lead to more accurate groundwater models and
successful water management solutions, such as contaminant remediation
and managed aquifer recharge systems. This book has an applied
perspective in that it considers the practicality of techniques for
actual groundwater management and development projects in terms of
costs, technical resources and expertise required, and investigation
time. A discussion of the geological causes, types, and scales of
aquifer heterogeneity is first provided. Aquifer characterization
methods are then discussed, followed by chapters on data upscaling,
groundwater modelling, and geostatistics. This book is a must for every
practitioner, graduate student, or researcher dealing with aquifer
characterization .