(WESTERVILLE, OH — May 22, 2008) The National Ground Water Association is conducting a short course entitled "Analysis and Design of Aquifer Tests Including Slug Tests and Fracture Flow" June 16-18 in Dublin, Ohio.
The course curriculum is designed to present the theory of various methods for aquifer testing and analysis in a variety of hydrogeologic settings while emphasizing the practical problem-solving techniques necessary in real hydrogeological investigations. After completing this course, participants will better understand:
- Fundamentals of aquifer hydraulics
- Types and limitations of aquifer tests
- Use of the Theis equation and Theis curve matching
- Cooper-Jacob method
- Slug tests in unconfined aquifers using the Bouwer and Rice method.
For more information, contact NGWA at 800 551.7379, 614 898.7791, or visit www.ngwa.org and click on "Events & Education."
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NGWA, a nonprofit organization comprised of 14,000 U.S. and international groundwater professionals—contractors, equipment manufacturers, suppliers, scientists, and engineers—is dedicated to advancing the expertise of all groundwater, professionals and to furthering groundwater awareness and protection through education and outreach. NGWA's vision is to be the leading community of groundwater professionals that promotes the responsible development, use, and management of groundwater resources.
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