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Ferenc Szidarovszky1, Emery A Coppola, Jingjie Long

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This study introduces a hybrid approach combining numerical models with artificial neural networks (ANNs) to improve groundwater flow predictions. The new method enhances model accuracy by integrating ANN predictions into numerical simulations, addressing parameter uncertainty.

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Area of Science:

  • Hydrogeology
  • Computational modeling
  • Artificial intelligence

Background:

  • Numerical models are advanced tools for groundwater systems but face challenges with parameter uncertainty and prediction errors.
  • Artificial neural networks (ANNs) offer high predictive accuracy at specific locations using field data.
  • Integrating ANNs with numerical models presents an opportunity to leverage the strengths of both approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel hybrid modeling paradigm combining numerical models and ANNs.
  • To explore methods for solving the overdetermined system created by integrating ANN predictions into numerical models.
  • To assess the potential for improved numerical model accuracy through this hybrid approach.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a hybrid modeling paradigm integrating ANN predictions into numerical models.
  • Created an overdetermined system of equations by appending ANN models to numerical models.
  • Applied mathematical techniques to solve the overdetermined system and evaluate accuracy improvements.

Main Results:

  • Two of three tested methods for solving the overdetermined system showed improved numerical model accuracy.
  • Accuracy improvements were observed across various levels of synthetic ANN errors.
  • The hybrid approach demonstrated promise even with a limited number of constrained head values.

Conclusions:

  • The hybrid approach of combining numerical models with ANNs shows potential for enhancing groundwater model accuracy.
  • This method offers a promising strategy to mitigate parameter uncertainty inherent in numerical modeling.
  • The presented hybrid paradigm is adaptable to other machine learning techniques beyond ANNs, such as regression or support vector machines.