Malta Groundwater Model (SEAWAT)

This process runs a 3D variable-density groundwater flow and transport model (SEAWAT) for the Malta aquifer system. It is configured to simulate the effects of sea-level changes and groundwater recharge on aquifer salinity over a 30-year period. Users can provide custom sea-level projections and recharge rates to test different scenarios.

SEAWAT Malta Groundwater Salinity Variable-Density Flow AquaINFRA

Inputs
Id	Title	Data Type	Description
user_sealevels	Sea Level Projections (m)	string	A list of sea level values (m), formatted as a single text string with brackets and commas. This allows testing different scenarios. Higher values (simulating sea-level rise) will increase pressure on the aquifer, pushing saltwater further inland (saltwater intrusion).
sealevel_int	Stress Period Duration (Years)	integer	The duration, in years, for each individual stress period (i.e., for each value in the 'Sea Level Projections' string). The Total Simulation Time is this duration multiplied by the number of sea levels provided. (e.g., 30 sea levels * 1 year duration = 30-year simulation).
user_recharge	Groundwater Recharge Rate (m/day)	number	The average rainfall recharge rate, applied uniformly across the model. Units must be in meters per day (m/day). Higher values (e.g., more rainfall) will help push freshwater toward the sea, counteracting saltwater intrusion.

Outputs
Id	Title	Description
netcdf_output_file	Simulation Output (NetCDF)	A NetCDF file containing the complete model output. This includes simulated salinity (concentration) and hydraulic head for all model layers, rows, columns, and saved time steps.

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