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Simulation of salt water-fresh water interface motion

A mathematical model is presented which describes the salt water–fresh water motion with a sharp interface, assuming the validity of the Dupuit approximation. This model is used as a base to derive a numerical model (finite difference method) which is unconditionally convergent and stable. A method...

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Published in:Water resources research 1983-02, Vol.19 (1), p.61-68
Main Authors: Polo, Jose Ferrer, Ramis, Franscisco J. Ramos
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:A mathematical model is presented which describes the salt water–fresh water motion with a sharp interface, assuming the validity of the Dupuit approximation. This model is used as a base to derive a numerical model (finite difference method) which is unconditionally convergent and stable. A method for solving the equations is selected together with a convergence accelerating procedure. The treatment of the boundary conditions in the interface is discussed, and a general and automatic solution for that problem is presented. Several tests with analytical solutions have been performed with good results.
ISSN:0043-1397
1944-7973
DOI:10.1029/WR019i001p00061