Radius of Investigation in Characteristic Well Losses Formulas

The Radius of Investigation refers to the maximum distance from a pumping well where the properties of the aquifer significantly influence the drawdown at the well. And is denoted by R. Radius of Investigation is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Radius of Investigation is always positive.

Characteristic Well Losses formulas that make use of Radius of Investigation

fxAquifer Loss CoefficientGo

fxCoefficient of Permeability given Aquifer Loss CoefficientGo

FAQ

What is the Radius of Investigation?

The Radius of Investigation refers to the maximum distance from a pumping well where the properties of the aquifer significantly influence the drawdown at the well. Radius of Investigation is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Radius of Investigation is always positive.

Can the Radius of Investigation be negative?

No, the Radius of Investigation, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Radius of Investigation?

Radius of Investigation is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Radius of Investigation can be measured.

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