scholarly journals GIS-SWIAS: Tool to Summarize Seawater Intrusion Status and Vulnerability at Aquifer Scale

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Leticia Baena-Ruiz ◽  
David Pulido-Velazquez
Keyword(s):  
Seawater Intrusion ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Flow Model ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Chloride Concentration ◽  
Software Tool ◽  
Future Scenarios ◽  
Management Scenarios ◽  
Dependent Flow ◽  
Density Dependent Flow

In this paper, we introduce GIS-SWIAS, a novel generalized ArcGIS ArcToolbox that helps to analyze seawater intrusion (SWI) status and vulnerability at aquifer scale (SWIAS). It is a user-friendly tool that can be applied to any aquifer and is fully integrated in the ArcGIS environment, which is a widely available software tool. It is the first ArcGIS tool with these characteristics focusing on SWI analyses that we can find in the literature. GIS-SWIAS is able to deal with georeferenced information; it is easy to introduce the required data (inputs) and to efficiently perform the demanding computational operations required. Its outputs are in the form of shapes, reports, and images (maps, conceptual cross sections, and time series of lumped indices) to summarize the magnitude, intensity, and temporal evolution of SWI within an aquifer for specific dates or by showing statistics for a chosen time period. It can be applied to assess historical SWI dynamic in cases where there is no groundwater flow model. In those cases, the spatial distribution is assessed by applying simple interpolation techniques. Nevertheless, if we want a rational quantitative analysis of the sustainability of alternative management scenarios to the SWI problem, the GIS-SWIAS tool requires that information on hydraulic head and chloride concentration distribution is generated from simulations of their impacts by a calibrated density-dependent flow model. In such cases, adaptation strategies to potential future scenarios—whose distributed impacts have to be propagated within the previously calibrated models—could usefully be analyzed and compared using this tool. Given all these ways that the GIS-SWIAS tool can be applied, it provides a valuable tool for both the researcher and technician to assess SWI dynamics and aquifer resilience under different scenarios. It can support the decision-making process by helping to make a rational selection of sustainable management strategies. Its performance for the analyses of historical and potential future scenarios has been tested and confirmed in two case studies described in previous research works.

scholarly journals Constraining a density-dependent flow model with the transient electromagnetic method in a coastal aquifer in Mexico to assess seawater intrusion

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (8) ◽  
pp. 2955-2972 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Antonio Torres-Martinez ◽  
Abrahan Mora ◽  
José Alfredo Ramos-Leal ◽  
Janete Morán-Ramírez ◽  
Claudia Arango-Galván ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Seawater Intrusion ◽  
Coastal Aquifer ◽  
Flow Model ◽  
Electromagnetic Method ◽  
Transient Electromagnetic Method ◽  
Density Dependent ◽  
Transient Electromagnetic ◽  
Dependent Flow ◽  
Density Dependent Flow

scholarly journals Global Strong Solution to the Density-Dependent 2-D Liquid Crystal Flows

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Zhou ◽  
Jishan Fan ◽  
Gen Nakamura
Keyword(s):  
Strong Solution ◽  
Initial Density ◽  
Regularity Criterion ◽  
Initial Boundary ◽  
Initial Boundary Value Problem ◽  
Density Dependent ◽  
Global Strong Solution ◽  
Dependent Flow ◽  
Density Dependent Flow ◽  
Initial Boundary Value

The initial-boundary value problem for the density-dependent flow of nematic crystals is studied in a 2-D bounded smooth domain. For the initial density away from vacuum, the existence and uniqueness is proved for the global strong solution with the large initial velocityu0and small∇d0. We also give a regularity criterion∇d∈Lp(0,T;Lq(Ω))  (2/q)+(2/p)=1, 2<q≤∞of the problem with the Dirichlet boundary conditionu=0,d=d0on∂Ω.

Sea Water Intrusion Monitoring on the Sendangbiru of the Southern Malang Coastal Area based on Geoelectrical Resistivity Data

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 43-48
Author(s):  
Sunaryo .
Keyword(s):  
Data Acquisition ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Seawater Intrusion ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Sea Water ◽  
Salt Water ◽  
Sea Water Intrusion ◽  
Electrical Sounding ◽  
Geoelectrical Resistivity ◽  
Intrusion Layer

The study was conducted with the objective to distinguish the presence of seawater intrusion layer or salt-water aquifer distribution along the data acquisition line at the locations. Data acquisition was conducted by using the Wenner-Schumberger configuration of geoelectrical resistivity. From this research, 4 lines and 4 points of vertical electrical sounding (VES) data for every line were obtained with the distance between electrode a as 10m. Based on the data processing, obtained depth up to 120m with the smallest resistivity value is 0.02Ωm and the largest is 6764.52Ωm. To make the distribution of resistivity values along the path line of the study, cross sections were made until a depth of 120m. Based on the cross-section, the low resistivity value (less than 1.5 Ωm) that interpreted as a seawater intrusion layer or salt water aquifer distribution is located at varying depths. There are intrusions for the SB1 cross section, there is an intrusion at a depth of 6m-7m as far as 10m, at a depth of 6m-8m as far as 10m for the SB2 cross section and at a depth of 22m - 26m as far as 25m for the SB3 cross section.

Automated Three-Dimensional Reconstruction of the Left Ventricle From Multiple-Axis Echocardiography

2015 ◽  
Vol 138 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Navaneetha Krishnan Rajan ◽  
Zeying Song ◽  
Kenneth R. Hoffmann ◽  
Marek Belohlavek ◽  
Eileen M. McMahon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Left Ventricle ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Software Tool ◽  
Acquisition Time ◽  
Lv Function ◽  
High Temporal Resolution ◽  
Standard Format ◽  
Flow Simulations ◽  
Automated Method

Two-dimensional echocardiography (echo) is the method of choice for noninvasive evaluation of the left ventricle (LV) function owing to its low cost, fast acquisition time, and high temporal resolution. However, it only provides the LV boundaries in discrete 2D planes, and the 3D LV geometry needs to be reconstructed from those planes to quantify LV wall motion, acceleration, and strain, or to carry out flow simulations. An automated method is developed for the reconstruction of the 3D LV endocardial surface using echo from a few standard cross sections, in contrast with the previous work that has used a series of 2D scans in a linear or rotational manner for 3D reconstruction. The concept is based on a generalized approach so that the number or type (long-axis (LA) or short-axis (SA)) of sectional data is not constrained. The location of the cross sections is optimized to minimize the difference between the reconstructed and measured cross sections, and the reconstructed LV surface is meshed in a standard format. Temporal smoothing is implemented to smooth the motion of the LV and the flow rate. This software tool can be used with existing clinical 2D echo systems to reconstruct the 3D LV geometry and motion to quantify the regional akinesis/dyskinesis, 3D strain, acceleration, and velocities, or to be used in ventricular flow simulations.

scholarly journals Partizipative Erarbeitung von Bewirtschaftungsszenarien für den Tessiner Kastaniengürtel

2018 ◽  
Vol 169 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-25
Author(s):  
Francesca Cellina ◽  
Luca Pampuri ◽  
Marco Conedera ◽  
Davide Bettelini ◽  
Rudy Genazzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Interest Groups ◽  
Participatory Design ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Additional Benefit ◽  
Forest Planning ◽  
Management Scenarios ◽  
Management Schemes ◽  
Near Future ◽  
Current Guidelines

Participatory design of management scenarios for the Ticino chestnut belt Current guidelines for forest management ask for multi-functional management schemes, allowing a balance between different forest functions, such as production, protection, recreation and ecology. This requires adoption of multi-criteria processes for forest planning. In such a framework, involving stakeholders from the very beginning of the process might be an additional benefit: it would allow to identify possible broadly accepted forest management strategies, thus facilitating their implementation. In this paper, we present the methodologies and tools we developed between 2013 and 2016, in a process aimed at designing and assessing management scenarios for the chestnut belt forests in the Canton of Ticino (Switzerland). Structured and transparent comparison among the scenarios allowed around twenty representatives of cantonal offices and interest groups to make rational and informed choices, leading to the identification of two low-conflict, compromise management scenarios to be implemented in the near future.

scholarly journals Integrating local social-ecological knowledge to prioritise invasive species management

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hernán Cáceres-Escobar ◽  
Katrina J Davis ◽  
Scott C Atkinson ◽  
Hugh P Possingham ◽  
Salit Kark
Keyword(s):  
Invasive Species ◽  
Local Knowledge ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Ecological Knowledge ◽  
Invasive Species Management ◽  
Management Scenarios ◽  
Red Foxes ◽  
Species Management

There is a lot of uncertainty about how we pick the best invasive species management strategies to improve the environment, local economy, and human well-being, as invasive species management involves complex and multidimensional challenges. Invasive species management on inhabited islands is especially challenging, often due to perceived socio-political risks and unexpected technical difficulties. Failing to incorporate local knowledge and local perspectives in the early stages of planning can compromise the ability of decision-makers to achieve long-lasting conservation outcomes. Hence, including local knowledge and accounting for subjective stakeholder perceptions is essential for invasive species management, yet this often remains unaddressed. To address this gap, we present an application of invasive species management based on structured decision-making, and the resource allocation tool INFFER, on Minjerribah-North Stradbroke Island (Australia). We assessed the cost-effectiveness of six management scenarios, co-developed with local land managers and community groups, aimed at preserving the environmental and cultural significance of the island by eradicating European red foxes and feral cats. We further conducted a survey eliciting local stakeholders’ perspectives regarding the significance of the Island, their perception of the benefits of the proposed management scenarios, funding requirements, technical feasibility of implementation, and socio-political risk. We found that the best decisions when the budget is low are less cost-effective than when the budget is high. The best strategy focusses on control of European red fox on Minjerribah. However, our results also highlight the need for more research on feral cat management. This work demonstrates how to use a structured decision support tool, like INFFER, to assess contesting management strategies, this is particularly important when stakeholders’ perceptions regarding management outcomes are heterogeneous and uncertain.

Role of salt sources in density-dependent flow

2009 ◽  
Vol 45 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan J. Hidalgo ◽  
Jesús Carrera ◽  
Agustín Medina
Keyword(s):  
Density Dependent ◽  
Dependent Flow ◽  
Density Dependent Flow

Density Dependent Flow

2012 ◽  
pp. 235-245
Author(s):  
Marc Walther ◽  
Jens-Olaf Delfs ◽  
Chan-Hee Park ◽  
Jude Musuuza ◽  
Florin Radu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Density Dependent ◽  
Dependent Flow ◽  
Density Dependent Flow

scholarly journals An Approach to Delineate Groundwater Bodies at Risk: Seawater Intrusion in Liepāja (Latvia)

2018 ◽  
Vol 54 ◽  
pp. 00003 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Bikše ◽  
I. Retike
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Seawater Intrusion ◽  
Chloride Concentration ◽  
Coastal Areas ◽  
Case Scenario ◽  
Worst Case ◽  
Chemical Status ◽  
Management Measures ◽  
Gradient Based ◽  
Groundwater Body

Groundwater quality in coastal areas is frequently affected by seawater intrusion as a consequence of intensive water consumption. To achieve “good chemical status” of a groundwater body according to Water Framework Directive the effects of saline or other intrusions should not be observed. Groundwater pumping in former decades has caused a significant seawater intrusion into confined aquifer in Liepāja and has led to deterioration of relatively wide coastal area of the third largest city in Latvia. However, the area affected by seawater intrusion is a small part of groundwater body F1 which overall chemical status is good. Thus, no specific management measures have been applied to explore and control seawater intrusion. A political decision was made to delineate the area affected by seawater intrusion as new groundwater body at risk- F5. This study demonstrates simple approach for delineation of groundwater bodies at risk in coastal areas. Delineation process was based on chloride concentration gradient along the well profile and gradient based buffers. Finally, the worst-case scenario was selected for delineation of boundaries.

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