Laboratory of Modeling Hydrogeological Processes

The activities of the Laboratory of Modeling Hydrogeological Processes are focused on hydrogeological work and the protection of the aquatic environment. It aims to implement modern geoinformatics techniques in water resources management, primarily numerical filtration models, which form the basis in hydrogeology for calculations of circulation systems, replenishment, water balance, and groundwater resources. Calibration and verification of the model on a regional or local scale, as well as predictive simulations, must be based on field observations and hydrogeological monitoring data. Thus, the priority is the construction of automatic monitoring systems, including ADAS (Automatic Data Acquisition Systems) measurement stations. Modeling includes the quantitative and qualitative characterization of renewability and groundwater resources in a designated aquifer system (drainage basin, groundwater bodies, balance area).

Addressed issues include: 

• Designing and optimizing the way groundwater intakes are exploited;
• Decision support regarding groundwater use and sustainable water resource management in the basin, assessment of disposable resources;
• Designation of protection zones for groundwater intakes and protected areas of Major Groundwater Reservoirs;
• Forecasts of changes in the aquatic environment under anthropogenic pressure, including: modeling pollution migration from landfills and other sources, the impact of mining activities on groundwater resources.
• Interdisciplinary geoecological studies of dam reservoirs and lakes, including modeling of surface water-groundwater interactions;