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I have learned that diffusion/heat equation can be used to model groundwater flow in confined conditions. Recently I read a paper where they used linear Boussinesq equation (equation 1 in linked paper) to model groundwater flow in unconfined aquifer. Then in another paper, the auther said, he is using non-linear boussinesq equation (equation 1 in 2nd linked paper) to model groundwater flow.
While looking apparently at these equations they look almost same. My question is what is difference between using linear Boussinesq equation and non-linear Boussinesq equation for gw flow modeling as compared to diffusion equation.
While looking apparently at these equations they look almost same. My question is what is difference between using linear Boussinesq equation and non-linear Boussinesq equation for gw flow modeling as compared to diffusion equation.