Coefficient of Permeability
Coefficient of Permeability refers to the ease with which water can flow through the aquifer's pore spaces.
Symbol: K
Measurement: SpeedUnit: cm/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Discharge for Partially Penetrating Well
Discharge for Partially Penetrating Well refers to the volume of water extracted from an aquifer when the well does not extend through the entire thickness of the aquifer.
Symbol: Qv
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Aquifer Thickness
Aquifer Thickness (at Midpoint between Equipotential lines) or otherwise is the thickness of aquifer in which the pore spaces of rock forming the aquifer may or may not be with water.
Symbol: b
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Initial Piezometric Surface
The initial piezometric surface refers to the level at which groundwater naturally stands in a confined aquifer before any pumping or external influence.
Symbol: H
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Depth of Water
Depth of Water is the depth in the well measured above the impermeable layer.
Symbol: hw
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Correction Factor
Correction Factor refers to the reduced efficiency and altered flow patterns due to the well not extending through the entire aquifer thickness.
Symbol: G
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Radius of Influence
The radius of influence is the distance from a pumping well to the point where the drawdown, or lowering of the water table, becomes negligible.
Symbol: R
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Radius of Well
The radius of well refers to the horizontal distance from the center of the well to its inner wall, essentially the well’s radius.
Symbol: r
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.