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Core principles

In the 2-dimensional grid model of the Tygron Platform, water infiltrates from the surface, infiltrates through the unsaturated zone and is partially stored, after which it reaches the saturated zone. Here, horizontal flow occurs, depending on hydraulic gradients and permeability, and everything is simulated in a time-dependant context. There is no vertical (and no radial) flow in the saturated zone.


Unsaturated zone Terrain Type: Attributes
Parameter Unit Description
UNSATURATED_FRACTION fraction Initial value saturation
E.g. 0.5 means pores are 50% filled with water.
WATER_STORAGE_PERCENTAGE m³/m³ Effective porosity. Determines water storage capacity.
GROUND_INFILTRATION_MD m/day Maximum infiltration speed in this type of terrain.


Saturated zone Terrain Type: Attributes
Parameter Unit Description
HYDRAULIC_CONDUCTIVITY m/day Horizontal conductivity.
HYDRAULIC_CONDUCTIVITY_WITH_THICKNESS_MD m²/day Horizontal conductivity corrected for layer thickness.


Simulation modes Water Overlay Wizard
Mode Description
None No groundwater processes are simulated. Surface is impermeable.
Infiltration only Only infiltration into the unsaturated zone is simulated.
Storage is defined by MAX_INFILTRATION_M.
Complete Complete simulation of infiltration, flow, and evaporation.


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