Development of an Integrated Surface and Subsurface Model of Everglades National Park

A groundbreaking integrated surface-subsurface hydrological model of Everglades National Park (ENP) enhances predictive capabilities for simulating flow regimes and forecasting the impacts of topography, water flows, and operational schedules. Developed using MIKE SHE and MIKE 11 software with a resolution of 400 meters, this model covers approximately 1050 square miles, including 110 miles of drainage canals with diverse hydraulic structures. It processes key hydrological data such as evapotranspiration, precipitation, groundwater levels, canal discharges, and operational schedules. Calibrated using data from 1987 to 1997 and verified with 1998 to 2005 data, the model demonstrates high sensitivity to hydraulic conductivity, Manning's roughness coefficient, and leakage coefficients, offering superior accuracy compared to existing models.

Cook, A. Development of an Integrated Surface and Subsurface Model of Everglades National Park. https://doi.org/10.25148/etd.fi12050240