Automated well permitting in a coastal region using SEAWAT and ArcGIS

Keywords

GIS, MODFLOW, ArcGIS, geodatabase

Abstract

In this paper we describe a GIS‐based system for automated well permitting in Eastern Virginia. The system involves the integration of a calibrated MODFLOW and SEAWAT models into an ArcGIS geodatabase. The model is then used as a baseline for the analysis of candidate wells. Each candidate well is added to the models and the models are run to determine the impact of the well in terms of drawdown and potential for saltwater intrusion. The entire process is implemented using a series of connected, low‐level geoprocessing tools resulting in a simple automated process. The automation serves to reduce error and increase efficiency. The outputs include tables and GIS maps. The process, evaluation criteria, and products can be customized on an agency‐by‐agency basis.

Original Publication Citation

Jones, N., Lemon, A, Patton, R., "Automated well permitting in a coastal region using SEAWAT and ArcGIS",SWIM21 -21st Salt Water Intrusion Meeting, Azores, Portugal, June 21-26, 2010, pp. 187-190.

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2010-6

Permanent URL

http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/7094

Publisher

SWIM21 - 21st Salt Water Intrusion Meeting

Language

English

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Civil and Environmental Engineering

University Standing at Time of Publication

Full Professor

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