Product Comparison Guide
| AQTESOLV |
| Current Release: |
v
4.50.002 |
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here for a summary of
the latest features! |
| Platforms: |
Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista |
|
Registered users of v4.x
may upgrade at no charge. Please
contact us with your serial number. |
"AQTESOLV
is a powerful software for aquifer test data analysis."
Dr. Vedat Batu, URS
How to Compare Aquifer Test Analysis Software
To help you decide which aquifer test analysis software is best for you,
we've identified eight key criteria to focus your
research:
As you make your evaluation, you will discover that
AQTESOLV and its competitors have similar features
in some areas. There is only one area,
however, where you will find overwhelming differences among the competing
packages. When you compare the number and range of solution methods, it
is abundantly clear that AQTESOLV is the leader in
the field!
"I also tested [a
competitor's product], but found AQTESOLV to be much more intuitive, stable and
just plain fast."
Tom Davis, Fletcher Driscoll & Associates LLC
Explore the comparison guide below or go to the
product comparison tables.
|
Software Interface |
Find an
intuitive and easy-to-use interface.
Comparison Tips:
The software interface is a subjective area in your decision. We
encourage you to test competing packages to see how their interfaces
compare. You will find that AQTESOLV is both intuitive and easy to use.
 | Only AQTESOLV
features intuitive data input wizards with graphical prompts that ensure complete and
accurate data entry. |
| Only AQTESOLV has the
interactive Solution Expert that
helps you find the right solution method for your test analysis. |
| Only AQTESOLV
includes Quick Tips, an optional
feature that prompts you with helpful popup tips for using the software. |
| Only AQTESOLV
gives you a total of 17 different customizable plots for displaying and analyzing aquifer
test data. |
| Context-sensitive help is available throughout the
AQTESOLV application. |
| AQTESOLV also comes with
step-by-step tutorials to show you how to use the program. Plus you
can access our
Knowledge Base and
examples on the web. |
AQTESOLV Testimonials:
"I chose AQTESOLV for its ease of use."
David Preston, P.E., Peachtree
Environmental "I use
AQTESOLV in my Hydrology and Water Resources 603 graduate class on well
hydraulics and pumping test analysis."
Dr. Shlomo P. Neuman, University of Arizona "AQTESOLV
is a powerful software for aquifer test data analysis."
Dr. Vedat Batu, URS
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product comparison table. |
|
Working with Data Loggers |
Expect tools for importing data
logger files.
Comparison Tips:
AQTESOLV was the first software to introduce an Import Wizard for
data logger files way back in 1997. AQTESOLV presently imports data from a
variety of data loggers. Expect this feature in a package for aquifer test
analysis.
| AQTESOLV provides
two easy methods for importing data logger files:
-- import files with a versatile Import Wizard
-- copy and paste data from
spreadsheets |
| AQTESOLV lets you import
date/time formats.
AQTESOLV also includes math
functions and filters to help you manipulate the data. |
AQTESOLV Testimonials:
"The wizards are a great addition!"
Rezie Jan, URS Greiner Woodward Clyde
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here for a
product comparison table. |
|
Diagnostic Tools |
Select a package with superior
diagnostic methods.
Comparison Tips:
Diagnostic methods are an essential tool for aquifer test
analysis. These tools can help you select an appropriate solution for your
test. Choose the software package with the most advanced diagnostic tools.
| AQTESOLV is the only package
with diagnostic flow plots for pumping test analysis:
radial, linear, bilinear and spherical flow plots. |
| AQTESOLV was the first package
to include derivative plots in 1997.
Only AQTESOLV provides you with the flexibility and power
of four different methods for computing derivatives. |
| AQTESOLV is the only package
with an
interactive
slope checking tool to help you diagnose specific flow conditions. |
AQTESOLV Testimonials:
"AQTESOLV is the 'industry standard' for the interpretation of
aquifer tests."
Dr. Joe Donovan, West Virginia University
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here for a product
comparison table. |
|
Solution Methods |
Get the most complete set of solution
methods.
Comparison Tips:
Your ability to perform a complete and thorough analysis of an
aquifer test depends on your ability to access appropriate solution
methods. This is the one and only area where you will find that competing
software packages differ significantly. AQTESOLV is the clear leader in
this area.
| AQTESOLV has the most comprehensive suite
of solutions for the analysis of
pumping tests,
single-well tests,
recovery
tests, variable-rate tests,
step-drawdown tests,
slug
tests and constant-head tests. |
| Only AQTESOLV
provides advanced pumping test solutions
for conditions such as leaky confined two-aquifer systems, wedge-shaped
aquifers, nonuniform aquifers, water-table aquitards, single fractures,
horizontal wells, interceptor trenches, step-drawdown tests in leaky
aquifers, bounded aquifers including strip aquifers and the generalized
radial flow model. |
| Only AQTESOLV has advanced
features for slug tests including
underdamped (oscillatory) tests in partially penetrating wells, wells
screened across the water table using the Dagan (1978) method, tests in
fractured aquifers and analysis by deconvolution. |
| Only AQTESOLV
has constant-head test
solutions for confined, leaky and fractured aquifers including
recovery. |
AQTESOLV Testimonials:
"I cannot imagine that I ever tried to analyze aquifer tests with
manually plotted data curves using a light table. What a tremendous service
you have provided with this software. Thank you."
Jim Borchers, USGS
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here for a product comparison table. |
|
Curve Matching |
Choose state-of-the-art tools for
curve matching.
Comparison Tips:
Expect a software package for aquifer test analysis to provide you
with state-of-the-art visual and automatic methods for curve matching.
Since its first release, AQTESOLV has combined these two fitting
techniques.
| Only AQTESOLV
provides you with three different methods for curve matching:
visual,
automatic and
parameter tweaking. |
| AQTESOLV is the only
package to offer
active type curves, a powerful interface feature that makes visual
curve-matching analysis of variable-rate pumping tests and underdamped
slug tests a snap! |
| Only AQTESOLV adds the
power of
singular-value
decomposition to enhance automatic curve matching applied to complex
problems. |
AQTESOLV Testimonials:
"The families of curves are terrific and do everything I could
possibly ask. Absolutely super!"
William Hotchkiss, Ph.D., NRCE,
Inc.
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here for a product
comparison table. |
|
Prediction and Test Design |
Look for prediction and test design capabilities.
Comparison Tips:
Predictive capabilities are necessary for designing an aquifer test
in preparation for field activities. Prediction also lets you forecast the
extent of future drawdown for one or more pumping wells.
AQTESOLV Testimonials:
"I have been using AQTESOLV since 1989. It has been a great
educational tool and I highly recommend it to all groundwater
professionals."
Prof. Al Woodbury, University of Manitoba
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here for a
product comparison table. |
|
Output |
Select a package with curve matching and statistical
output.
Comparison Tips:
Output should be available in a variety of plots and reports to
summarize the results of your analysis.
| Only AQTESOLV includes
plots and reports for analyzing statistical results of curve matching. |
| AQTESOLV provides
comprehensive
control over fonts, line styles and widths, colors and other
formatting elements. |
| Copy and paste plots from
AQTESOLV into other
applications such as Word or Powerpoint. |
| AQTESOLV
seamlessly links to Surfer, a
versatile package for 2D and 3D contouring. |
| Only AQTESOLV supports
batch printing, a handy feature that
allows you to apply consistent formatting to a group of tests. |
AQTESOLV Testimonials:
"I really like the automatic gridding link to Surfer!"
David Dahlstrom, Barr Engineering
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here for a product comparison
table. |
| Support
and Training |
Unlimited and
free technical support is standard.
Comparison Tips:
When comparing software, be sure to try out the "Contents" and "Index" of
each program's Help file to see if you can quickly find topics of
interest. Choose a package with context-sensitive help.
AQTESOLV Testimonials:
"Fantastic tech support!"
Chris Neville, SSP&A "The support
for AQTESOLV is unparalleled."
Harm Maathuis, Saskatchewan Research Council
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a product comparison table. |
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