SWIMED project will develop an integrated approach combining advanced computational tools (numerical modelling and optimisation) and GIS for sustainable water resources management in Mediterranean coastal aquifers. Particular emphasis will be devoted to artificial recharge (including wastewater reuse). Six field sites are selected in for demonstration, validation and assessment purposes. Data sets are first collected and embodied within a geographic information system for easy access and search, visualisation and thematic map production. 3D Numerical models for groundwater flow, seawater intrusion and Optimisation procedures are developed and implemented. Scenarios varying recharge location and storage capacity are simulated to assess the best control of seawater intrusion and meeting demand requirements. CRS4 role deals with groundwater modeling and GIS applications (Korba-Tunisia and Muravera-Italy aquifers) and tutoring Master and PhD students.
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| ECOLE MOHAMMADIA D'INGENIEURS<\/a><\/td>\n | Morocco<\/td>\n | Partner<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n\n |
| Institut National Agronomique de Tunisie<\/a><\/td>\n | Tunisia<\/td>\n | Partner<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n\n |
| INSTITUT NATIONAL POLYTECHNIQUE DE TOULOUSE<\/td>\n | France<\/td>\n | Partner<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n\n |
| Islamic University of Gaza<\/td>\n | Palestinian Authority<\/td>\n | Partner<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n\n |
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