Simulation of coupled transfer processes affecting water quantity and quality in natural environments

模拟影响自然环境中水量和水质的耦合传输过程

• 批准号: RGPIN-2015-04011
• 负责人: Therrien, René
• 金额: $ 2.04万
• 依托单位: Université Laval
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Discovery Grants Program - Individual
• 财政年份: 2019
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2019-01-01 至 2020-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=682785
• 关键词: Simulation; coupled; transfer; processes; affecting

The objective of this research project is to develop and improve tools and methods for the management of our water resources. The motivation comes from the need to achieve a sustainable use of water resources, in particular groundwater, for the benefit of the Canadian population as well as ecosystems. The objective of the sustainable use of groundwater is the prevention of its depletion and its contamination. Another objective is that the use of groundwater must maintain the integrity of ecosystems because groundwater flow into streams and rivers is vital to maintain baseflow and directly affects aquatic ecosystems. To reach the objective of sustainable use of water, computer models must be developed to simulate as accurately as possible the water cycle at the scale of a watershed. This research project will improve the current capabilities of these models by representing more rigorously the exchange of groundwater and surface water in streams, by adding sedimentation processes into an integrated hydrologic model. The capabilities of the model will be unique and not found in any other existing model. The research project will thus generate a unique computer model that will help increase our understanding of the interaction between surface water and groundwater and will help in better managing water resources. One tangible outcome of the project will be the transfer of knowledge, including the availability of the models developed, for other scientists and professionals that are responsible for water management. In addition to the scientific aspects, a key objective of this proposal is to train highly qualified personnel in the fundamental and applied aspects of water resources. To reach this objective, it is proposed to train 3 Master and 3 Doctoral students during the project. Once they graduate, these students will be highly-trained professionals with the advanced skills required to address pressing issues in water resources. The training they will receive during their studies will allow them to work in academia, government or industry, and contribute to the sound management of our water resources.

该研究项目的目的是开发和改善管理水资源管理的工具和方法。动机源于为加拿大人口和生态系统的利益实现可持续使用水资源的可持续使用。可持续使用地下水的目的是预防耗竭及其污染。另一个目的是使用地下水必须保持生态系统的完整性，因为地下水流入溪流和河流对于维持基础流并直接影响水生生态系统至关重要。为了达到可持续使用水的目标，必须开发计算机模型以尽可能准确地模拟流域规模的水周期。该研究项目将通过将沉积过程添加到集成的水文模型中，从而更严格地代表溪流中地下水和地表水的当前功能。该模型的功能将是唯一的，并且在任何其他现有模型中都找不到。因此，研究项目将产生独特的计算机模型，这将有助于我们对地表水与地下水之间的相互作用的了解，并有助于更好地管理水资源。该项目的一个切实结果将是知识的转移，包括开发的模型的可用性，包括负责水管理的其他科学家和专业人员。除了科学方面，该提案的关键目标是在水资源的基本和应用方面培训高素质的人员。为了实现这一目标，建议在项目期间培训3名硕士和3名博士生。一旦毕业，这些学生将成为训练有素的专业人士，具有解决水资源紧迫问题所需的高级技能。他们在学习期间将接受的培训将使他们能够在学术界，政府或行业工作，并为我们的水资源的合理管理做出贡献。