{ "cells": [ { "cell_type": "markdown", "metadata": {}, "source": [ "# Non-linear recharge models\n", "*R.A. Collenteur, University of Graz*\n", "\n", "This notebook explains the use of the `RechargeModel` stress model to simulate the combined effect of precipitation and potential evaporation on the groundwater levels. For the computation of the groundwater recharge, four recharge models are currently available:\n", "\n", "- `Linear` ([Berendrecht et al., 2003](#References); [von Asmuth et al., 2008](#References))\n", "- `Berendrecht` ([Berendrecht et al., 2006](#References))\n", "- `FlexModel` ([Collenteur et al., 2021](#References))\n", "- `Peterson` ([Peterson & Western, 2014](#References))\n", "\n", "The first model is a simple linear function of precipitation and potential evaporation while the latter two are simulate a non-linear response of recharge to precipitation using a soil-water balance concepts. Detailed descriptions of these models can be found in articles listed in the [References](#References) at the end of this notebook.\n", "\n", "