Abstract
The real complexity of river geometry and the process of pollutant injection cannot always be modelled accurately by means of the analytical approach. The progress in numerical modelling allows for a rational interpretation of finite terms, supported by the increased computational capacity. The reality can be, therefore, discretised, so that the details of the problem can be better analysed. Therefore, the fundamental differential equation can be transformed into an expression in finite terms for simulating the behaviour of the river. There are several forms of this approach; however, a simple procedure is illustrated by means of examples for didactic purposes.
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Benedini, M., Tsakiris, G. (2013). Interpretation in Finite Terms. In: Water Quality Modelling for Rivers and Streams. Water Science and Technology Library, vol 70. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-5509-3_11
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