Dept. of Soil Science and Soil Protection,
Czech University of Life Sciences
andPC-Progress, Ltd.
organize

HYDRUS short course in Prague
March 22 -24 2011

Advanced modeling of water flow and contaminant transport inporous media using the HYDRUS and HP1 software packages

Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague
Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural ResourcesKamýcká 129
165 21 Praha 6 – Suchdol
Czech Republic
http://www.af.czu.cz/en/HYDRUS Short Course
Course Objectives
The short course begins with a detailed conceptual and mathematical description of waterflow and solute transport processes in the vadose zone, followed by a brief overview ofnumerical techniques for solving the governing flow and transport equations. Specialattention is given to the highly nonlinear nature of the governing flow equations. Alternative
methods for describing and estimating the hydraulic functions of unsaturated porous media
are also given.
Hands-on computer sessions will provide participants an opportunity to become familiar withthe windows-based HYDRUS computer software packages, including several additional
modules, such as ROSETTA, HP1, UNSATCHEM, and/or the Wetlands module. Emphasis
will be on preparation of input data for a variety of one- and multi-dimensional applications
such as flow and transport into and through the vadose zone, infiltration from a subsurface
source, and two-dimensional leachate migration through the unsaturated zone. Calibration
will be discussed and demonstrated with several examples for both water flow and solutetransport (using HYDRUS).
Selected advanced HYDRUS topics will be covered during the second part of the course.
The advanced topics will include:Coupled movement of water, vapor, and energy (including the surface energy balance)
Preferential/nonequilibrium water flow and solute transport (using dual-porosity anddual-permeability models)
Biogeochemical transport (using the UNSATCHEM and HP1 (coupled HYDRUS-1D andPHREEQC) modules
Modeling flow and transport using a three-dimensional module of HYDRUS (2D/3D)
Latest developments with respect to biogeochemical modeling with HP1 (HYDRUSPHREEQC) and the large scale modeling (the HYDRUS package for MODFLOW) will
also be discussed. During the course we will present the new Version 2.0 andProfessional Level of HYDRUS (2D/3D).

Instructors
Dr. Jirka Šimůnek is a Professor of Hydrology with the Department of Environmental
Sciences of the University of California. He received an M.S. in Civil Engineering from theCzech Technical University, Prague, Czech Republic, and a Ph.D. in Water Managementfrom the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague. His expertise is in numerical modeling ofsubsurface water flow and solute transport processes, equilibrium and nonequilibrium
chemical transport, multicomponent major ion chemistry, field-scale spatial variability, andinverse procedures for estimating the hydraulic properties of unsaturated porous media. He
has authored and coauthored over 180 peer-reviewed publications, over 20 book chapters,and 2 books. His numeric models are used by virtually all scientists, students, andpractitioners modeling water flow, chemical movement, and heat transport through variably
saturated soils. Dr. Simunek is a recipient of the Soil Science Society of America’s Don andBetty Kirkham Soil Physics Award, Fellow and a past chair of the Soil Physics (S1) of SSSA,
and the SSSA Fellow. He is an associate editor of Vadose Zone Hydrology, Journal ofHydrological Sciences, and Journal of Hydrology and Hydromechanics, and a past AE ofWater Resources Research.
Dr. Radka Kodešová is an associate professor of soil science with the Department of Soil
Science and Geology of the University of Life Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic. She
received an M.S. in civil engineering and Ph.D. in irrigation and drainage from the Czech
Technical University, Prague, Czech Republic. Her expertise is in numerical modeling ofsubsurface water flow and solute transport processes, inverse procedures for estimating thehydraulic properties of unsaturated porous media, field and laboratory experimental work,and soil structure analysis.
Registration fee
Before January 31st 2011o 599 EUR
After January 31st 2011o 699 EUR
Registration includes course material, lunch, 2 daily coffee breaks, and likely beer tasting in
the university brewery.
Suggested Accommodation
Since hotels require Credit Card information for booking, organizers cannot arrange
accommodation for participant. However, we can at least propose following hotels close to
CULS (Czech University of Life Sciences).
The Hotel WIENNA – GALAXIE, situated in the villa quarter of Prague – Suchdol isrecommended. The hotel has been refurbished completely in a luxurious fashion and provides
150 beds. There is a Prague local transport bus stop in front of the hotel complex. From here
buses no. 107 and 147 run daily to Dejvická Metro Station on line A of the Prague Metro.
Detail information and contact see: http://www.hotelwienna.cz/index.php?lang=4
The Hotel Penzion JaS, situated partly in the villa quarter of Prague – Suchdol is a small size
cozy hotel (providing 40 beds). There is a Prague local transport bus stop in front of the hotelcomplex. From here buses no. 107 and 147 run daily to Dejvická Metro Station on line A ofthe Prague Metro. Detail information and contact see: http://www.penzionjas.cz/
And many other hotels in the downtown of Prague.

HYDRUS short course
Prague, March 22 -24, 2011

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Please send to kodesova@af.czu.cz
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Before January 31st 2011:o 599 EUR
After January 31st 2011o 699 EUR
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If cancellations are made before January 31st 2011, the tuition fee will be refunded.
Cancellations made after January 31st 2011, will be refunded for 75% of the tuition fee.