Study on determination of parameters for confined aquifer with Whole Curve-Matching Method

The determination of aquifer's parameters is an important basis for the evaluation, numerical simulation, development and protection as well as the scientific management of the groundwater resources; for which pumping test is a main method. Nevertheless, a new method, called Whole Curve-Matching Method( WCMM) , is presented for determining confined aquifer's parameters by using optimum theory together with computer technology on the basis of Theis equation for the pumping test of confined aquifer hereinafter; in which a case study shows that with high speed and accuracy the results of parameter's determination are optimized, so that this method has an important practical value for scientific research and engineering practice.