The Best Book on Freshwater Pollution, 03 Nov 2004
I have found this book to be an endless help with my degree and also a fascinating read (which is unusual for a text book). It covers everthing in wonderful detail and with great accuracy.
Chris Mason is a great writer and I hope to be able to read some of his other works.

A must-have for freshwater scientists, 20 Apr 2001
This book should be considered a must-have purchase for all freshwater scientists, whether in industry or in academia. It is extremely well written and provides a wealth of information about such varying topics as eutrophication, acidification and biomonitoring. The use of case studies adds depth and reality to the book as a whole. Definitely worth buying if you are taking any course on freshwater science.

The Best Book on Freshwater Pollution, 03 Nov 2004
I have found this book to be an endless help with my degree and also a fascinating read (which is unusual for a text book). It covers everthing in wonderful detail and with great accuracy.
Chris Mason is a great writer and I hope to be able to read some of his other works.

A must-have for freshwater scientists, 20 Apr 2001
This book should be considered a must-have purchase for all freshwater scientists, whether in industry or in academia. It is extremely well written and provides a wealth of information about such varying topics as eutrophication, acidification and biomonitoring. The use of case studies adds depth and reality to the book as a whole. Definitely worth buying if you are taking any course on freshwater science.

An extremely helpful reference book, 25 Nov 2002
A well written and concise book covering everything from classification to in-depth sediment dynamnics. The text is extremely easy to understand even though it tackles difficult theories and formulae (the formulae are well described and set out in stages). Case studies and clear diagrams also contribute to the books 5 star rating!

This book is a must read for anyone on a marine based course or work within the world of Estuaries. Estuaries and Sediment Dynamics may not be the most interesting subject in the world but this book keeps the reader informed and interested throughout every chapter.

The Best Book on Freshwater Pollution, 03 Nov 2004
I have found this book to be an endless help with my degree and also a fascinating read (which is unusual for a text book). It covers everthing in wonderful detail and with great accuracy.
Chris Mason is a great writer and I hope to be able to read some of his other works.

A must-have for freshwater scientists, 20 Apr 2001
This book should be considered a must-have purchase for all freshwater scientists, whether in industry or in academia. It is extremely well written and provides a wealth of information about such varying topics as eutrophication, acidification and biomonitoring. The use of case studies adds depth and reality to the book as a whole. Definitely worth buying if you are taking any course on freshwater science.

An extremely helpful reference book, 25 Nov 2002
A well written and concise book covering everything from classification to in-depth sediment dynamnics. The text is extremely easy to understand even though it tackles difficult theories and formulae (the formulae are well described and set out in stages). Case studies and clear diagrams also contribute to the books 5 star rating!

This book is a must read for anyone on a marine based course or work within the world of Estuaries. Estuaries and Sediment Dynamics may not be the most interesting subject in the world but this book keeps the reader informed and interested throughout every chapter.

excellent primary text with latest software from start 2 end, 24 Jul 2001
To learn the groundwater modeling techniques, the students or the professionals need the suitable software and the textbook which explaines clearly the theory and the used software.The book must explaine the procedures step by step and from start to to the end.But nowadays, if you have not enough money to purchase the commercial modflow based software, it is a pity that you have to learn MODFLOW codes.It was the undesriable things.Hydrogeological modeling means interpretation.But there is no possibility to see visual something among the codes.I created the input and as a result output errors during the simulations with codes at the beginning.There is a good words in computer technology; Gap In Gap Out.It summurizes the best what i meant.Definitely all hydrogeologists have to know all background informations on groundwater modeling techniques and the structure of used softwares. But i think, groundwater modeling is more than a science, it is a art which must have a visual effect.So that I have looked for the best groundwater modeling book and the software since 1991.At the end, i have found, what i have ever looked for. This is this book which combines the latest modeling techniques and the latest modeling software.You can learn the latest modeling techniques written by the leading teaching experts and creators of PMWIN.This 344 pages textbook walks the practising engineers or students through the modeling process from start to finish.You don't need any other additional tool.This book has also the best groundwater modeling and contaminant transport modeling software. Especially it is the best learning asistance with example problems for the students and practising professionals.

With PMWIN ,groundwater modeling has never been so easy.It is more than a pre and post processor of MODFLOW family (88,96 or 2000);it is a great modeling environment in which you can find what you needed. You can also realize your all modeling and contaminant transport dreams with using all MOC3D, MT3D, PHT3D or RT3D family ( it was a dream for me ).

PMWIN is an advanced environment which has a digitizer, field interpolater, field generator and environment for the background images or dxf files.You can import vector or raster based images...create your own georeferenced background maps.You can interpolate your datas by using FIELDinterpolater and export your kriging results just in a minute with field generator.You can find 4 different interpolation methos.The most complex 3D preprocessing, such as surface or layer property routines take max.30 minutes.You can enter your values to cells, either in cell by cell method or in zonal method or using interchange options from the field interpolater program.

The PMWIN has a preference options the simulation can be performed either with MODFLOW 88,96 or 2000.The all datas will be controlled by the PMWIN, if needed you will be directed for the deficit inputs.After the modflow simulation has finished, the RESULTextractor gets your results in a matrix dialog. If you prefer to open your datas in an other application such as SURFER, it is also possible, you can export your matrix result. PMWIN creates two output files; one of them USGS's *.nam file, the other is the PMWIN's *.pm5 file.For example if you have only GE, you can also visualize your modflow code simulation results in GE environment because GE reads the modflows *.nam files.

If you have GE (it is an optional, low cost 3D visualization tool.It is the cheapest, the best and the easiest tool in the industry).I have tried the all other visulalzation tools, GE is the best, GE is the simple.If you wonder about the prices, it app.250 USD.The most complex and troublous datas will be shown so clearly in 2 minutes.PMWIN and GE or some other add on modules work seamlessly and perfect.The author and the programmer Prof.Wen-Hsing CHAING had thought everything.I have examined PMWIN with the most complex problems,the program has never stooped or the operating system has never collapsed.The PMWIN 5.1.7 permits 250.000 cells but with MF2K add on modules it can be reached up 640.000 cells. Again no problem, no colapse in system.If your operating system is stable, it works so unique.

If you are an unexperienced modeler or beginner,it is not problem.After one or two day with this book; definitely you will become more familiar.It is so simple that the visualization processes take just 2 minutes...you can create your own animations and import your animation scenes in many digital formats such as *.BMP, *.GIF and modify there and present.

With some additional add on modules which have been created again by the Authors of the book, you can merge with other modeling tools such as RT3D or PHT3D.I have contacted to Prof.wen-Hsing CHAING and learned that there will be a lot of add on modules...one of them is the surface water/groundwater interaction modules.I have also learned that GE will be used for the presentation of the surface waters and the meteorological datas.It means, PMWIN will be the best software in this industry.Many of the commercial modflow processors are still using Modflow 96. The MODFLOW 2000, PEST-ASP and the late version of the UCODE had been added in April 2001 to PMWIN.And it works without any problem since April 2001. I have contacted and got more additional information about the PMWIN and the book. I am gratefull to Prof.Kinzelbach and Prof.Wen-Hsiang CHAING who has written 3D GROUNDWATER MODELING WITH PMWIN and created,developed the PMWIN, GE and MODFLOW 2000 add on modules.I have found the best software and the best TEXTBOOK.This book is really excellent and can be advised both to the students,practical engineers and advanced groundwater modelers, as a compherensive guide to modeling and complete the exercises to refresh their knowledges.And also... Especially for the professors , this book will be an excellent primary text for a university course, or as asupplement to an existing curriculum...

An outstanding book, 21 Feb 2001
This book introduces the funadamental concepts needed to understand 3 dimensional groundwater modelling using processing modflow version 5.1 . The book along with the accompanying cd rom form an extremely rich source of information regarding groundwater modelling. The cd rom contains a full version of pmwin software and a complete set of modflow documentation, tutorials and guides. The chapters in the book are well written and introduce the new user into the process of learning from the basics by showing exactly how to set up a groundwater model and with practice this will send them on their way to advanced advective transport modelling. The chapter introducing the tools availiable for modelling is very explanatory and is important to understand the full functionality of the software which makes the modelling process more user friendly. The reader of this book will certainly learn how to use the software and to begin modelling groundwater flows, the chapter containing examples and applications will be enthusiastically recieved and ensure this. Experienced users of the software will also want this book on their shelves. An excellent well written book which constitutes a system for learning groundwater modelling.

The Best Book on Freshwater Pollution, 03 Nov 2004
I have found this book to be an endless help with my degree and also a fascinating read (which is unusual for a text book). It covers everthing in wonderful detail and with great accuracy.
Chris Mason is a great writer and I hope to be able to read some of his other works.

A must-have for freshwater scientists, 20 Apr 2001
This book should be considered a must-have purchase for all freshwater scientists, whether in industry or in academia. It is extremely well written and provides a wealth of information about such varying topics as eutrophication, acidification and biomonitoring. The use of case studies adds depth and reality to the book as a whole. Definitely worth buying if you are taking any course on freshwater science.

An extremely helpful reference book, 25 Nov 2002
A well written and concise book covering everything from classification to in-depth sediment dynamnics. The text is extremely easy to understand even though it tackles difficult theories and formulae (the formulae are well described and set out in stages). Case studies and clear diagrams also contribute to the books 5 star rating!

This book is a must read for anyone on a marine based course or work within the world of Estuaries. Estuaries and Sediment Dynamics may not be the most interesting subject in the world but this book keeps the reader informed and interested throughout every chapter.

excellent primary text with latest software from start 2 end, 24 Jul 2001
To learn the groundwater modeling techniques, the students or the professionals need the suitable software and the textbook which explaines clearly the theory and the used software.The book must explaine the procedures step by step and from start to to the end.But nowadays, if you have not enough money to purchase the commercial modflow based software, it is a pity that you have to learn MODFLOW codes.It was the undesriable things.Hydrogeological modeling means interpretation.But there is no possibility to see visual something among the codes.I created the input and as a result output errors during the simulations with codes at the beginning.There is a good words in computer technology; Gap In Gap Out.It summurizes the best what i meant.Definitely all hydrogeologists have to know all background informations on groundwater modeling techniques and the structure of used softwares. But i think, groundwater modeling is more than a science, it is a art which must have a visual effect.So that I have looked for the best groundwater modeling book and the software since 1991.At the end, i have found, what i have ever looked for. This is this book which combines the latest modeling techniques and the latest modeling software.You can learn the latest modeling techniques written by the leading teaching experts and creators of PMWIN.This 344 pages textbook walks the practising engineers or students through the modeling process from start to finish.You don't need any other additional tool.This book has also the best groundwater modeling and contaminant transport modeling software. Especially it is the best learning asistance with example problems for the students and practising professionals.

With PMWIN ,groundwater modeling has never been so easy.It is more than a pre and post processor of MODFLOW family (88,96 or 2000);it is a great modeling environment in which you can find what you needed. You can also realize your all modeling and contaminant transport dreams with using all MOC3D, MT3D, PHT3D or RT3D family ( it was a dream for me ).

PMWIN is an advanced environment which has a digitizer, field interpolater, field generator and environment for the background images or dxf files.You can import vector or raster based images...create your own georeferenced background maps.You can interpolate your datas by using FIELDinterpolater and export your kriging results just in a minute with field generator.You can find 4 different interpolation methos.The most complex 3D preprocessing, such as surface or layer property routines take max.30 minutes.You can enter your values to cells, either in cell by cell method or in zonal method or using interchange options from the field interpolater program.

The PMWIN has a preference options the simulation can be performed either with MODFLOW 88,96 or 2000.The all datas will be controlled by the PMWIN, if needed you will be directed for the deficit inputs.After the modflow simulation has finished, the RESULTextractor gets your results in a matrix dialog. If you prefer to open your datas in an other application such as SURFER, it is also possible, you can export your matrix result. PMWIN creates two output files; one of them USGS's *.nam file, the other is the PMWIN's *.pm5 file.For example if you have only GE, you can also visualize your modflow code simulation results in GE environment because GE reads the modflows *.nam files.

If you have GE (it is an optional, low cost 3D visualization tool.It is the cheapest, the best and the easiest tool in the industry).I have tried the all other visulalzation tools, GE is the best, GE is the simple.If you wonder about the prices, it app.250 USD.The most complex and troublous datas will be shown so clearly in 2 minutes.PMWIN and GE or some other add on modules work seamlessly and perfect.The author and the programmer Prof.Wen-Hsing CHAING had thought everything.I have examined PMWIN with the most complex problems,the program has never stooped or the operating system has never collapsed.The PMWIN 5.1.7 permits 250.000 cells but with MF2K add on modules it can be reached up 640.000 cells. Again no problem, no colapse in system.If your operating system is stable, it works so unique.

If you are an unexperienced modeler or beginner,it is not problem.After one or two day with this book; definitely you will become more familiar.It is so simple that the visualization processes take just 2 minutes...you can create your own animations and import your animation scenes in many digital formats such as *.BMP, *.GIF and modify there and present.

With some additional add on modules which have been created again by the Authors of the book, you can merge with other modeling tools such as RT3D or PHT3D.I have contacted to Prof.wen-Hsing CHAING and learned that there will be a lot of add on modules...one of them is the surface water/groundwater interaction modules.I have also learned that GE will be used for the presentation of the surface waters and the meteorological datas.It means, PMWIN will be the best software in this industry.Many of the commercial modflow processors are still using Modflow 96. The MODFLOW 2000, PEST-ASP and the late version of the UCODE had been added in April 2001 to PMWIN.And it works without any problem since April 2001. I have contacted and got more additional information about the PMWIN and the book. I am gratefull to Prof.Kinzelbach and Prof.Wen-Hsiang CHAING who has written 3D GROUNDWATER MODELING WITH PMWIN and created,developed the PMWIN, GE and MODFLOW 2000 add on modules.I have found the best software and the best TEXTBOOK.This book is really excellent and can be advised both to the students,practical engineers and advanced groundwater modelers, as a compherensive guide to modeling and complete the exercises to refresh their knowledges.And also... Especially for the professors , this book will be an excellent primary text for a university course, or as asupplement to an existing curriculum...

An outstanding book, 21 Feb 2001
This book introduces the funadamental concepts needed to understand 3 dimensional groundwater modelling using processing modflow version 5.1 . The book along with the accompanying cd rom form an extremely rich source of information regarding groundwater modelling. The cd rom contains a full version of pmwin software and a complete set of modflow documentation, tutorials and guides. The chapters in the book are well written and introduce the new user into the process of learning from the basics by showing exactly how to set up a groundwater model and with practice this will send them on their way to advanced advective transport modelling. The chapter introducing the tools availiable for modelling is very explanatory and is important to understand the full functionality of the software which makes the modelling process more user friendly. The reader of this book will certainly learn how to use the software and to begin modelling groundwater flows, the chapter containing examples and applications will be enthusiastically recieved and ensure this. Experienced users of the software will also want this book on their shelves. An excellent well written book which constitutes a system for learning groundwater modelling.

Excellent reference book for chem. & physics of nat. systems, 25 Sep 1998
This book is an excellent reference. It presents a thorough discussion of a complex topic. The authors provide many worked examples, with all required numeric inputs and resutls, that permit the reader to quickly verify his or her understanding of the material. The consistent and proper use of units throughout the book is refreshing.