MT3D-USGS

Mass Transport in 3-Dimensions - United States Geological Survey

The Mass Transport in 3-Dimensions - United States Geological Survey (MT3D-USGS) is a solute reactive transport groundwater model embedded within MODFLOW. Modelled processes include unsaturated flow transport, pollutant exchange between surface and groundwater, pollutant reactions, interspecies interactions.

Developer
USGS
Model Information
For more information about this model, go to water.usgs.gov
Spatial Resolution
The model uses the same spatial resolution and grid structure as MODFLOW. Variable grid sizes can be nested and curvilinear or rectilinear.
Temporal Resolution
The model plot outputs are in half-days and days.
Outputs
Model outputs include solute reactions and fate within the aquifer-surface water system.
Intended User
practitioner
Model Type
groundwater
Inclusion of Climate Change
Climate conditions are not explicitly incorporated. Changes to input files is required.
Geographic Region
generalized
Data Requirements
some data sets built in
Source Code Availability
open source
Dimensions
3d
Computational Burden
medium
Scenario Modeling
batch mode likely
Coding Language
FORTRAN
Operating System
not applicable
Mathematical Approach
deterministic
Maintenance Plan
maintained
Date of Last Known Update
not available
User Manual
go to documentation at pubs.usgs.gov