UNIT 12 -- TROUBLE SHOOTING: The OBJECTIVE
of UNIT 12 is for you to: * BECOME
FAMILIAR with APPROACHES to RESOLVING your MODELING problems DISCUSSION
& EXERCISES This
unit is small and presents a few exercises to help you with trouble shooting COMMUNICATION Please
bring up any questions you may have about regarding trouble shooting. epoeter@mines.edu
Every time you work on a ground-water model there will
be problems and they will differ from the problems you experienced with previous
models.
After having many modeling experiences you will develop
a way of thinking about your models that will help you find and resolve problems
quickly.
It is useful to think of the various mathematical constructs
in your model in terms of a sand tank analog. This helps you to picture your
mathematical representation in simplistic terms. When we "jump" from the math
to the field we often overlook simple conceptual mistakes.
It is useful to expect errors and actively seek them
out.
When you do not understand your model response, it
is useful to vary model parameters and evaluate how this affects your results
to develop a better understanding of how the model works. These are solely
exercises for you to help you think about the model and how it works. It is
not necessary that every model execution be undertaken in a straight line
to the project goal. Diversions that help you understand what you are doing
can decrease the total time required to produce an acceptable model.
I welcome your suggestions for other items to add to
this unit.
TROUBLE SHOOTING EXERCISES
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