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Area of Science:

  • Hydrogeology
  • Environmental Science
  • Water Resource Management

Background:

  • Groundwater model predictions face uncertainty from input data limitations.
  • Monitoring field data is crucial for assessing model performance and reducing prediction uncertainty.
  • High data collection costs necessitate optimizing the number and placement of observation wells.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a methodology for optimizing the number and spatial/depth locations of new observation wells.
  • To effectively measure multiple hydrogeological parameters and reduce prediction uncertainty for saltwater intrusion (SWI).
  • To identify optimal sampling locations for head and salinity data in coastal aquifers.

Main Methods:

  • Incorporation of Bayesian model averaging and genetic algorithms.
  • Application of linear data-worth analysis for a 3D location search.
  • Evaluation of the methodology on a heterogeneous coastal aquifer with limited data experiencing SWI.

Main Results:

  • The proposed methodology effectively optimizes the number and location of new observation wells.
  • Optimal observation well placement varied based on specific design constraints and cost ratios.
  • The study successfully identified effective locations for sampling head and salinity data.

Conclusions:

  • The developed methodology aids in reducing uncertainties associated with predicting multiple variables in groundwater systems.
  • Cost-benefit analysis, considering monitoring program start-up and well installation costs, is vital for optimal design.
  • This approach provides a framework for cost-effective groundwater monitoring and improved predictive accuracy.