NUMERICAL MODELLING IN POLISH HYDROGEOLOGY – SHORT REVIEW OF RESULTS IN 2004–2017 YEARS

Abstract

Review of more than 200 publications on numerical modelling in hydrogeology has been presented as a base for the presentation the progress and development of this widely used method, especially during the years 2004–2017. Three stages in the research methods of modelling has been noticed. The main trends in the field of modelling groundwater flow, the mass transport and pollutants migration, practical applications, research processes and improvement of the research method has been discussed. Highlighting the many benefits of this method are given some examples as well as indicated on the constraints and disadvantages during the groundwater modelling. At the end provides an overview of the most frequently used keywords. The nature of things the review is subjective descriptions based on the experience of the author and of literature review.