Model Sensitivity Analysis, Data Assessment, Calibration, and Uncertainty Evaluation
Utrecht University, 1 - 3 June 2005
Model Sensitivity Analysis, Data Assessment, Calibration, and Uncertainty Evaluation
Utrecht University, 1 - 3 June 2005
 Model Sensitivity Short Course / Program

Program

Instructors:
Mary C. Hill U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), National Research Program, Boulder, Colorado, USA
Howard W. Reeves USGS, Michigan District, Lansing, Michigan, USA
Frank Smits Witteveen+Bos Consultants, Deventer, The Netherlands

Program

Day 1

  • MODFLOW-2000 basics
  • Steady-state model setup
  • Definition of parameters and observations
  • Sensitivity analysis
  • Guidelines for model development
  • Introduction to regression

Day 2

  • Nonlinear regression
  • Evaluation of model fit and estimated parameters
  • Guidelines for model testing

Day 3

  • Predictions and their uncertainty
  • Using the model to plan data collection to improve predictions
  • Guidelines for predictions and further model development

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