Integrated Hydrogeological and Geophysical Investigations - Case Studies 1300-WZBHG-GGG
Issues discussed in the course of the lecture:
• Geophysical and hydrogeological studies (physico-chemical parameters and isotopic composition of water) in assessing the extent of groundwater pollution around municipal waste landfills.
• Remote sensing applications for evapotranspiration, groundwater supply, documentation of regional depression.
• Geochemical and chemical modelling to estimate the origin and age of groundwater.
• Geophysical methods used in areas where ordinary, mineral and brine coexist.
• Geophysical methods for assessing the intrusion of saline water in the surroundings of drinking water supplies located in the marine coastal zone.
• Interpretation of borehole geophysical results to identify hydrogeological parameters.
The issues presented in the lecture will be illustrated by numerous national and international examples.
Type of course
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Learning outcomes
After the course, the student will have knowledge of the complementary use of hydrogeological and geophysical methods in the following areas
• Investigation of municipal waste landfills,
• Documentation of regional depressions,
• Mapping groundwater recharge and drainage zones
• Estimation of temperatures in the depth of the aquifer, assessment of the age of groundwater, assessment of the origin of its chemical composition,
• Documentation of groundwater resources in conditions of coexistence of fresh, thermal, mineral and brine water,
• Protection of groundwater intakes against intrusion of saline water,
• Obtaining hydrogeological information from the results of borehole geophysics.
Assessment criteria
Students will be assessed both in terms of commitment and knowledge obtained during the classes. The final credit will be based on a short presentation prepared by a student on the use of the methods discussed in class to solve the hydrogeological problem.
Practical placement
none
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