Effective Hydraulic Conductivity in Groundwater Hydrology Formulas

Effective Hydraulic Conductivity under the degree of saturation existing in the unsaturated zone. And is denoted by K_e. Effective Hydraulic Conductivity is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Effective Hydraulic Conductivity is always negative.

Groundwater Hydrology formulas that make use of Effective Hydraulic Conductivity

fxQuantity of water in steady state unsaturated downward movementGo

fxQuantity of water in steady state unsaturated flow in direction of upward movementGo

FAQ

What is the Effective Hydraulic Conductivity?

Effective Hydraulic Conductivity under the degree of saturation existing in the unsaturated zone. Effective Hydraulic Conductivity is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Effective Hydraulic Conductivity is always negative.

Can the Effective Hydraulic Conductivity be negative?

Yes, the Effective Hydraulic Conductivity, measured in Speed can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Effective Hydraulic Conductivity?

Effective Hydraulic Conductivity is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Effective Hydraulic Conductivity can be measured.

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