New method improves accuracy of aquifer tests, revolutionizing groundwater management.
The article discusses how the time it takes for observation wells to respond during aquifer pump tests can affect the test results. By introducing the concept of observation-well response time, the researchers linked this time to a dimensionless factor called β. They modified the Theis equation to create type curves based on different values of β. The study showed that both α and β can be determined from aquifer tests, with α also obtainable from slug tests. The researchers demonstrated the impact of β on aquifer test results and suggested using slug testing for observation wells in all aquifer tests.