Multiple-pumped-well aquifer test to determine the anisotropic properties of a karst limestone aquifer in Pasco County, Florida, USA

Hydrogeology Journal

Volumn 17, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 855-869

  Motz, Louis H ^a  

^a J Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering   (United States)

Author keywords

Anisotropy; Aquifer testing; Floridan aquifer; Karst; USA

Indexed keywords

AQUIFER; ARTESIAN WELL; GROUNDWATER FLOW; KARST; LEAST SQUARES METHOD; PUMPING; TESTING METHOD; WATER LEVEL; WATER STORAGE;

FLORIDA [UNITED STATES]; NORTH AMERICA; PASCO COUNTY; UNITED STATES;

EID: 65749095508     PISSN: 14312174     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10040-008-0408-9     Document Type: Article

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