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MODPATH vs MT3D-USGS

MODPATH

5.5#9 in groundwater modeling softwareFree plan
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MT3D-USGS

6.0#3 in groundwater modeling softwareFree plan
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FactMODPATHMT3D-USGS
Current releaseThe USGS page identifies version 7.2.001 as the current release and says it was released December 15, 2017.The page identifies version 1.1.0 dated June 28, 2019 as the current release.
DocumentationThe USGS page links a 2016 user guide for MODPATH Version 7.The initial report describes the theory and use of MT3D-USGS.
PurposeMODPATH is a particle-tracking model for MODFLOW.MT3D-USGS is a groundwater solute transport simulator for MODFLOW.

MODPATH plans

  • MODPATH version 7.2.001Free

MT3D-USGS plans

  • MT3D-USGSFree

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