HGS RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT – A black-box automated approach to calibrate numerical simulations and optimize cover design: Application to a flow control layer constructed on an experimental waste rock pile

HGS RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT – A black-box automated approach to calibrate numerical simulations and optimize cover design: Application to a flow control layer constructed on an experimental waste rock pile

In this study, researchers developed and tested a novel black-box automated approach to calibrate numerical simulations and optimize cover designs for waste rock piles at mining sites. This work was undertaken by a team of scientists focusing on improving waste rock pile stability and minimizing environmental contamination.

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HGS RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT – Rapid transport from the surface to wells in fractured rock: A unique infiltration tracer experiment

HGS RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT – Rapid transport from the surface to wells in fractured rock: A unique infiltration tracer experiment

In this study, researchers investigated the dynamics of rapid transport from the surface to monitoring wells in fractured rock environments using a unique infiltration tracer experiment. The focus was on understanding how tracers or contaminants move quickly through fractures to wells, which is crucial for assessing water quality and contamination risks.

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HGS RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT – HGS-PDAF (version 1.0): a modular data assimilation framework for an integrated surface and subsurface hydrological model

HGS RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT – HGS-PDAF (version 1.0): a modular data assimilation framework for an integrated surface and subsurface hydrological model

In their recent publication, Qi Tang and her team present an advancement in hydrological modelling: HGS-PDAF (version 1.0). This modular data assimilation framework is tailored specifically for integrated surface and subsurface hydrological modelling, offering a powerful tool for understanding and managing water resources in a changing environment.

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HGS RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT – Same soil, different climate: Crop model intercomparison on translocated lysimeters

HGS RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT – Same soil, different climate: Crop model intercomparison on translocated lysimeters

In this research highlight, researchers explored the dynamics of crop modelling across diverse climatic conditions using translocated lysimeters. The study investigates how crop models perform when applied to the same soil under different climatic regimes, shedding light on the complex interplay between soil and crop dynamics amidst changing environmental conditions.

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HGS RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT – Small-scale topography explains patterns and dynamics of dissolved organic carbon exports from the riparian zone of a temperate, forested catchment

HGS RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT – Small-scale topography explains patterns and dynamics of dissolved organic carbon exports from the riparian zone of a temperate, forested catchment

Examining the intricate dynamics of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) exports from riparian zones (RZs), a recent study conducted by a team of researchers highlights the predominant controls governing DOC export.

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