Provo

Advanced Groundwater Modeling & Visualization with GMS

Course Description

The groundwater modeling training course by Aquaveo is designed as a hands-on, application oriented training course. The course will provide the attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to solve groundwater modeling problems quickly and efficiently. The course begins with a brief overview of MODFLOW and then attendees immediately begin using GMS to build groundwater models. A series of lectures and instructor led exercises will be presented on using GMS. The following topics will be covered: advanced site characterization, multilayer MODFLOW models, generating MODFLOW inputs from stratigraphic solid models, PEST, parallel PEST, stochastic MODFLOW models, probabilistic capture zones and transient MODFLOW models.

Course Outline - 4 Days

  • Learn advanced site characterization techniques using user-defined cross sections and the horizons method for building solid models of complex stratigraphy
  • Learn to import and manage data for transient simulations
  • Learn how to create multilayer MODFLOW models
  • Learn how to use 3D stratigraphic conceptual models to generate MODFLOW inputs for the BCF, LPF, and HUF flow packages
  • Use the advanced calibration tools in GMS and PEST including SVD Assist and parallel PEST
  • Use the transition probability geostatistics model (T-PROGS) to generate multiple realizations of stratigraphy for stochastic MODFLOW simulations
  • Learn how to use the Stochastic Modeling tools in GMS, including Monte Carlo, Latin Hypercube, and Indicator Simulation (TPROGS) methods
  • Use the Risk Analysis Wizard to perform probabilistic capture zone analyses and probababilistic concentration-threshold analyses
  • Learn how to use SEAWAT in GMS
  • Learn to leverage your data in ArcGIS with GMS & Arc Hydro Groundwater

Course Agenda

Day 1 A.M.
MODFLOW Review
Adv. site characterization
Layer data interpolation
Solid models
Editing cross sections
  P.M.
Horizons method
Extracting MODFLOW data from solids
Case Studies
Day 2 A.M.
Parameter estimation
PEST
Pilot points
Regularization
SVD ASSIST
Parallel PEST
  P.M.
Stochastic modeling
Monte Carlo/Latin hyper.
Risk Analysis
Trans. prob. geostatistics
T-PROGS
Day 3 A.M.
Stochastic simulations
Materials sets
HUF arrays
  P.M.
Transient Data
Reference Times
Transient Modeling
Day 4 A.M.
SEAWAT
  P.M.
SEAWAT

Instructors

Dr. Norm L. Jones - is a professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Brigham Young University. His research area is the application of computer graphics and computational geometry to ground water modeling. Dr. Jones manages the development of the GMS graphical user interface and is the director of the Environmental Modeling Research Laboratory at BYU. He has taught numerous university courses and ground water modeling short courses. He has also authored more than 90 books, reports, and technical articles and is the primary author of the GMS reference manual and tutorials.

Michael J. Kennard - GMS development team leader and software engineer at Aquaveo. Kennard has years of experience developing groundwater modeling software, teaching, and consulting.

Alan Lemon - Member of the GMS development team and software engineer at Aquaveo. Alan has years of experience developing groundwater modeling software and teaching. He has also been involved in several consulting projects using GMS to model groundwater systems

Cost

The cost of the 4-day course is $1995 (USD) per attendee. Save on all registrations made at least 30 days prior to the course – add $100 to the price above for late registration.

Registration includes the following:

  • Instruction and hands-on use of the Groundwater Modeling System (GMS).
  • Comprehensive Course Notes.
  • Software CD containing the GMS software, tutorials, and documentation.
  • A 30-day trial license of the full Groundwater Modeling System.
  • 25% Discount (up to $500.00) on the purchase of an GMS license.
  • Lunch and coffee/snack breaks.

Training Attendee Cancellation Policy

Course Requirements

Participants may be required to provide their own computer with the following specifications:

  • Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 operating system
  • 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended)
  • CD ROM (required for installing software)
  • 1024x768 resolution (1280x1024 or higher recommended)
  • Mouse

Location/Accomodations

The Advanced GMS training course will be held at the offices of Aquaveo.

3210 N. Canyon Rd. Ste 300
Provo, UT 84604

Nearby hotel accomodations may be found at Marriott TownPlace Suites

Transportation

Attendees should fly into the Salt Lake International Airport (SLC), then drive, take a taxi or schedule a shuttle.

Xpress Shuttle