A Tale of Two Lakes: Environmental
Mass Balance Modeling
Kathryn W. Thorbjarnarson
Dept. of Geological Sciences
San Diego State University
thorbjar@geology.sdsu.edu
This module will explore the use of mass balance modeling to assess
environmental impacts in lakes. Students will explore simple mass-balance
models which result in algebraic solutions. More complex scenarios
will utilize EXCEL for model simulation. The module can be a stand-alone
component for a general education class in environmental science
and/or more complex modeling scenarios can be explored in upper-division
undergraduate hydrology and computer science classes. Knowledge
of basic algebra and the ability to use EXCEL is required. Upon
completion of the module, students will have gained an understanding
of the impacts of water diversions on water bodies through the two
case studies, Mono Lake and Salton Sea.
If you are interested in this module, please contact Terry Lahm
(tlahm@capital.edu) for the
instructor files.
Instructor Module Document
Student Module
Document
Appendix
appans.doc
ssbathans.xls
ssbath.xls
monoyear.xls
ssmb.xls
ssmbans.xls
monoproj1.xls
monomonthly.xls
monomb.xls
monobathans.xls
appans.xls
annualvariation.xls
monoproj2.xls
For more information, please contact
Ignatios Vakalis (614-236-6587)
Principle Investigator
Andrea Karkowski (614-236-6449)
Co-PI
Terry Lahm (614-236-6800)
Co-PI
Susan Stumpp Grant Administrator
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