TITLE:
Spatial and Temporal Evolution of the Static Water Level of the Cuauhtemoc Aquifer during the Years 1973, 1991 and 2000: A Geographical Approach
AUTHORS:
Luis C. Alatorre, Rolando E. Díaz, Sonia Miramontes, Luis C. Bravo, Erick Sánchez
KEYWORDS:
Hydrogeology, Spatial and Temporal Evolution, Static Water Level, Cuauhtemoc Aquifer, Chihuahua, Mexico
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Geographic Information System,
Vol.6 No.5,
October
31,
2014
ABSTRACT: In hydrogeology it is of
great interest to examine the temporal and spatial evolution of aquifers. There
are different ways of modeling an aquifer: physical models, models based on
analog and mathematical techniques. Usually, mathematical techniques involve
complex operations difficult to understand for some people, such as
differential or partial equations. In contrast, our method requires only a
basic knowledge of geometry and trigonometry. Moreover, it is only necessary to
know the static level of the aquifer at three different dates. Of course, the
results may be limited compared to those that use advanced mathematical
methods; however, our method provides a first approximation to determine the
behavior of the aquifer through time. Overall, our results allowed us to follow
the evolution of the aquifer in detail of various areas of increased extraction
and in which removal has been increasing, but also of areas with a considerable
recharge during the study period.