Composite model with fractional flow dimensions for well test analysis in fractured rocks

Journal of Hydrology

Volumn 234, Issue 3-4, 2000, Pages 116-141

  Leveinen, J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI   (Finland)

Author keywords

Finland; Flow dimension; Fractured rocks; Hydraulic testing; Water supply

Indexed keywords

AQUIFER; PUMPING; TRANSMISSIVITY; WELL TESTING;

AQUIFER; HYDRAULIC PROPERTY; MODELING; TRANSMISSIVITY; WELL TESTING;

EID: 0034738471     PISSN: 00221694     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0022-1694(00)00254-7     Document Type: Article

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