SPDSS_Task48-2_AlluvialGroundwaterModelingCalibration

• Title: SPDSS Task 48.2 - Development of Calibration Targets and Criteria - Phase 4
• Description: This Technical Memorandum was undertaken under Task 48.2 of Phase 4 of the SPDSS, to develop calibration criteria, including selection of field data ‎(targets)‎ to be used during the model calibration. This TM summarizes the methodology and data that are anticipated to be used in the model calibration process.
• Decision Support - Doc Type: Task Memorandum
• Date: 10/8/2008
• DSS Category: Groundwater
• DSS: South Platte
• Basin: South Platte
• Contract/PO #: C153953
• Grant Type: Non-Reimbursable
• Bill Number: SB01-157, HB02-1152, SB03-110, HB04-1221, SB05-084, HB06-1313, SB07-122
• Prepared By: CDM

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