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FIELD HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY [1 record]

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Record 1 1977-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
OBS

The field hydraulic conductivity, k, is defined as the rate of flow of water in gal./day, through a cross-sectional area of 1 sq.ft. of the aquifer under a hydraulic gradient of 1 ft./ft. at the prevailing temperature of the water.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
OBS

La conductivité hydraulique spécifique "k" est définie par le taux d'écoulement d'eau (gallons/jour), à travers une section transversale unitaire de 1 pied carré, à la température actuelle de l'eau.

Spanish

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