Seminars

ESI offers several types of seminars in groundwater modeling. All seminars are taught by Jim Rumbaugh, and feature our Groundwater Vistas software. Seminars include:

Introduction to Groundwater Modeling Using Groundwater Vistas

The introductory course covers details on how to use Groundwater Vistas as well as general modeling concepts. Topics range from how to construct models to model calibration and strategies for simulating remedial designs. We are also covering an introduction on the use of GIS in modeling. This course is meant for those who want a quick introduction to how Groundwater Vistas works and/or MODFLOW modeling in general.

Detailed Course Description ( PDF to come )
Cost: $1,200 per person
Future Seminar Dates: ( TBA ... )

Applied Calibration, Uncertainty Analysis,
and Optimization (Advanced Course)

This is an advanced course for experienced groundwater modelers or for those who just want an introduction to these three advanced topics. Half of the course is devoted to calibration, with particular emphasis on the new pilot point, regularization, and SVD techniques in PEST. Other topics include Monte Carlo uncertainty analysis, optimization of well fields or pump & treat remediation, and an introduction to MODFLOW-SURFACT.

Detailed Course Description ( PDF to come )
Cost: $1,200 per person
Future Seminar Dates: ( TBA ... )

Customized On-Site Training

Jim Rumbaugh can train your staff on-site and customize the course to your needs, including developing a model for a particular problem or site. The customized seminar is a very cost-effective way to train your staff in groundwater modeling.

Cost: $1,500 per day of instruction plus
$2,000 preparation plus
Expenses (contact us for a quote)

Customized Web-based Training

Jim and Doug Rumbaugh can provide instruction on narrow topics related to any of our software packages via the web. Contact us for more information on this type of seminar. The cost is $150 per hour with a one-hour minimum.