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FAQ/ Meaning of Distance Markers for 3-Layer Model Parameters

Please tell me about the 3-layer model parameters of DioVISTA.

[rivers] > [property] > [Three-layer model parameters] > (dialog) [Three-layer model parameter setting] [Distance (m)] How is is used?

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Example 1

If you want to set dm=0.45, beta=4, da=0.55, ka=0.01, n=0.3 for a distance marker of 100 m or more (to the upstream end), do the following: Km is calculated automatically.

Distance (m) First layer thickness dm(m) Layer 1 hydraulic conductivity km beta (ka/km) Second layer thickness da(m) Layer 2 hydraulic conductivity ka Third layer roughness factor
100 0.45 0.003 4 0.55 0.01 0.3

DioVISTA defines each layer as follows.

  • Layer 1: Unsaturated layer
  • Layer 2: Saturated layer
  • Layer 3: Ground surface

Example 2

Set the value X for distance markers from 4000 to less than 5000 m,
If you want to set the value Y for a distance marker of 5000 m or more (to the upstream end), do the following:
Note that here we have set the value X and the value Y for the sake of explanation, but please give a specific number in practice.

Distance (m) First layer thickness dm(m) Layer 1 hydraulic conductivity km beta (ka/km) Second layer thickness da(m) Layer 2 hydraulic conductivity ka Third layer roughness factor
4000 X X X X X X
5000 Y Y Y Y Y Y

Last update: 2023-03-20