Training
Course

Provo, UT

GIS-Based Modeling &
Data Management Using
Arc Hydro Groundwater

A hands-on course featuring the GIS-based Arc Hydro Groundwater data model and tools for 
ArcGIS and ArcGIS Pro including: managing groundwater data, creating common maps (water levels, water quality), building 3D hydrogeologic models, and integrating MODFLOW models.

Please note that MODFLOW Analyst tools are only available for ArcGIS Desktop.

Location:

Provo, Utah (Aquaveo Corporate Offices)

Dates:

March 5-7, 2025

 

$1,395.00
SKU
5

Course Description

This course will provide you with the knowledge and tools necessary to use the Arc Hydro Groundwater data model and tools. You will learn how to build and customize an Arc Hydro Groundwater geodatabase, import data, produce maps of temporal data such as water levels and water quality, manage and visualize borehole data, build 3D hydrogeologic models inside ArcGIS including construction of 2D and 3D cross sections and volume models. MODFLOW Analyst tools for ArcGIS Desktop will also be covered. These tools are used to import, edit, visualize, and create workflows with MODFLOW models.

You will learn to use the latest tools available in Arc Hydro Groundwater. Come and learn how to be more effective!

Course Outline - 3 Days

  • Introduction to geodatabases and the Arc Hydro Groundwater data model
  • Building and customizing an Arc Hydro Groundwater geodatabase
  • Working with wells and time series data and creating water level maps using the Groundwater Analyst tools
  • Learn how to use Model Builder to automate workflows
  • Managing and visualizing borehole data (vertical, non-vertical)
  • Building 3D hydrogeologic models with Subsurface Analyst tools
  • Creating 2D cross sections in ArcMap
  • Learn how groundwater models can be viewed in Arc Map to aid decision making

Course Agenda

Day 1 AM Welcome and introduction.
Overview of geodatabases.
Introduction to the Arc Hydro Groundwater (AHGW) Data Model.
Building an AHGW geodatabase.
Day 1 PM Managing time series datasets in Arc Hydro Groundwater.
Working with wells and time series data.
Creating water level maps.
Automating workflows using Model Builder.
Day 2 AM Overview of managing borehole data including vertical and non- vertical boreholes.
Subsurface Analyst tools for visualizing 3D borehole data.Overview of the Hydrostratigraphy component for managing 3D hydrogeologic models in ArcGIS.
Building 3D hydrogeologic models with the horizons method.
Day 2 PM Overview of the XS2D component.
Using ArcMap editing tools to digitize 2D cross sections.
Using the XS2D Wizard, sketching cross sections, adding outcrops, raster data, well construction data, and faults to the cross section.
Converting 3D cross sections to 2D.
Day 3 AM Geophysical data with XS2D
Using sketched cross sections to generate geovolumes
Adding control points - converting cross sections to points.
Day 3 PM MODFLOW Analyst  for ArcGIS Desktop only 
  • Intro to MODFLOW Analyst
  • Overview of the Simulation component
  • The MODFLOW Data Model & MODFLOW Analyst tools
  • Web applications for MODFLOW Analyst

Instructors

Alan Lemon - Arc Hydro Groundwater Teamleader and member of the GMS development team and software engineer at Aquaveo. Alan has years of experience developing groundwater modeling software and teaching. He has also been involved in several consulting projects using GMS and Arc Hydro to model groundwater systems.

Todd Wood - Mr. Wood is a water resources engineer at Aquaveo. Mr. Wood received his Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Brigham Young University. He has conducted professional training courses in the use of AHGW, GMS, SMS and WMS throughout the United States and worldwide. He works on surface-water, groundwater, coastal, and hydrologic modeling projects at Aquaveo. Todd is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Utah.

Cost

The cost of the 3-day course is $1395 (USD) per attendee. Save on all registrations made at least 30 days prior to the course – add $100 to the price above for late registration.

Registration includes the following:

  • Instruction and hands-on use of Arc Hydro Groundwater data model and tools
  • Comprehensive Course Notes
  • Software CD containing the Arc Hydro Groundwater software, tutorials, and documentation
  • A 30-day trial license of the full Arc Hydro Groundwater tools
  • 25% Discount (up to $500.00) on the purchase of a Arc Hydro Groundwater license
  • Lunch and coffee/snack breaks

Training Attendee Cancellation Policy

Course Requirements

Participants may be required to provide their own computer with the following specifications:

  • ArcGIS Desktop Version 9.3 - 10.8 (users with a Basic level or higher license) or
    ArcGIS Pro Version 3.0 - 3.3
  • Microsoft .NET Framework Version 3.5 (will be installed with Arc Hydro Groundwater if not present)
    • .NET support needs to be enabled in ArcGIS after installation of Arc Hydro Groundwater is complete
  • ESRI's 3D Analyst is required to visualize 3D features
  • ESRI's Spatial Analyst is required for interpolation

Location/Accomodations

Recommendations for hotels can be provided.  Each attendee is responsible for their own accommodations.

Transportation

Attendees should fly into the Salt Lake International Airport (SLC) or Provo Municipal Airport (PVU), then drive, take a taxi or schedule a shuttle.

More Information
Course Dates March 5-7, 2025
Course Location Provo, Utah