Measuring methods for groundwater - surface water interactions: a review

• Published in: Hydrology and earth system sciences Vol. 10; no. 6; pp. 873 - 887
• Main Authors: Kalbus, E, Reinstorf, F, Schirmer, M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.01.2006
• Subjects: aquifers; Freshwater; groundwater flow; groundwater temperature; groundwater-surface water interactions; hydrogeology; hydrology; literature reviews; measurement; surface water; water flow

Interactions between groundwater and surface water play a fundamental role in the functioning of riparian ecosystems. In the context of sustainable river basin management it is crucial to understand and quantify exchange processes between groundwater and surface water. Numerous well-known methods ex...