Hydrogeophysics
LBNL Research
Heterogeneity
of hydrogeological parameters is typically great and is characterized
by multiple spatial scales. Because conventional (wellbore) characterization
approaches reflect very localized conditions, they often can not provide
characterization data at the scale upon which conceptual models are based
and at which remediation work occurs. Geophysical data, collected from
the ground surface or between wellbores, hold promise for rapid, minimally-invasive,
and vastly improved characterization and monitoring of the shallow subsurface.
We have developed several estimation methodologies for use with geophysical
data, which permit systematic fusion of multiple sources of information
and incorporation of complex petrophysical models. As illustrated by the
following links, we have used these methods with high-resolution geophysical
data to estimate hydrogeological parameters such as hydraulic conductivity,
geochemical heterogeneity, lithology, and moisture movement over time
in the subsurface.
- ERSP
Project: Integrated hydrogeophysical and hydrological driven parameter
upscaling for dual-domain transport modeling. Project website.
- Publications (You may also see a full publications list here.)
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