7. Model Input Data

This section describes generating inputs for a MINEDW model using interface menus and tool buttons. The model input process encompasses all essential components for groundwater flow simulation setup, including:

• Project Definition: Setting up the basic project parameters and coordinate systems

• Model Geometry: Defining the spatial framework and mesh structure for the simulation

• Zone Properties: Assigning hydrogeologic properties to different material zones

• Initial Conditions: Setting starting hydraulic head distributions throughout the model domain

Each component builds upon previous steps to create a comprehensive groundwater flow model for mining hydrogeology applications.

The following chapters cover each aspect of model input:

• 7.1. Project Definition
  • 7.1.1. Project Properties
  • 7.1.2. Time Steps
• 7.2. Model Geometry
  • 7.2.1. Generating the Mesh
  • 7.2.2. Adding Main Model Layers
  • 7.2.3. Using Topography Data
  • 7.2.4. Importing Node Elevations
  • 7.2.5. Defining a Pinch-Out
  • 7.2.6. Modifying the Mesh
• 7.3. Zone Properties – Hydraulic Parameters
  • 7.3.1. Zone Distributions (para.fem)
  • 7.3.2. Zone Properties (kfile.dat)
• 7.4. Initial Conditions