Development and case study analysis of the SkyCoMuS groundwater numerical simulation model

Key Points

• To develop and evaluate the SkyCoMuS groundwater numerical simulation model for local application.
• Developed the SkyCoMuS model with over 38,000 lines of custom code.
• Utilized object-oriented C++ for modularity and reusability.
• Implemented unique algorithms for wetting and drying transitions and improved convergence in simulations.
• Tested against analytical examples and seasonal groundwater-coupling scenarios.
• SkyCoMuS demonstrates high accuracy with unique algorithms for flow transitions.
• Significant improvements in convergence rates for high nonlinearity simulations.
• Enhanced coupling algorithms tailor the model specifically to hydrological scenarios in China.