Width of Aquifer in Groundwater Hydrology Formulas

Width of Aquifer is the horizontal extent or lateral dimension of the aquifer perpendicular to the direction of groundwater flow. And is denoted by H_a. Width of Aquifer is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Width of Aquifer is always positive.

Groundwater Hydrology formulas that make use of Width of Aquifer

fxCylindrical Surface through which Velocity of Flow OccursGo

fxDischarge Entering Cylindrical Surface to Well DischargeGo

fxThiem's equilibrium equation for steady flow in confined aquiferGo

FAQ

What is the Width of Aquifer?

Width of Aquifer is the horizontal extent or lateral dimension of the aquifer perpendicular to the direction of groundwater flow. Width of Aquifer is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Width of Aquifer is always positive.

Can the Width of Aquifer be negative?

No, the Width of Aquifer, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Width of Aquifer?

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

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