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Modelling of processes in soils and aquifers II
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:14:54
Abstract
Computational modelling of biogeochemical processes and transport of water and solutes in soils and aquifers.
Objective
Rationale: This course is based on “Modelling of Processes in Soils and Aquifers I” and emphases on (1) system analysis techniques, (2) sensitivity analysis, (3) parameter optimisation using inverse modelling, and (4) uncertainty analysis. Aims: + Gaining competence in system analysis + Conveying the fact that there are different system analysis techniques that may lead to different results + Gaining confidence in interpretation of modelling results
Content
Content: + Steady-state approach: case study on soil acidification with characterization of the biogeochemical system + Steady-state approach: case study on Biogeochemical reactions in groundwater + Applying system analysis tools to calibrate and verify models + Applying sensitivity analysis to identify the importance of processes + Applying uncertainty analysis to quantify the uncertainty of predictions
Resources
Lecture Notes
Available as hardcopy and on-line material.
Literature
Von Gunten and Furrer, 2000. Steady-state modelling of biogeochemical processes in columns with aquifer material: 2. Dynamics of iron-sulfur interactions. Chemical Geology, 167: 271-284. Abbaspour et al., 2004. Estimating Uncertain Flow and Transport Parameters Using a Sequential Uncertainty Fitting Procedure. Vadose Zone Journal, 3:1340-1352.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- DR , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| practical/laboratory course | Modelling of processes in soils and aquifers II | No time listed | 60 h semesterly |