Earthfx Incorporated
Founded in 1997, Earthfx is a leading provider of advanced software and consulting services for integrated surface water/groundwater modelling, environmental data management, geologic and geophysical data analysis. Earthfx Incorporated is a leader in the numerical simulation of groundwater and surface water systems. For over 20 years we have consistently set the bar for advanced geologic conceptualization, high-resolution groundwater model development, and integrated groundwater/surface water and modelling. This expertise, together with our extensive practical experience, makes Earthfx uniquely qualified to address event he most challenging engineering and water management strategies.
Company details
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- Business Type:
- Software vendor
- Industry Type:
- Soil and Groundwater
- Market Focus:
- Internationally (various countries)
- Year Founded:
- 1997
Integrated Water Resources Engineering and Softwar...
Integrated Water Resources Engineering and Software Services
Presentations
At Earthfx, we are always striving to learn new techniques and share our experience and insight. We frequently present technical papers at major conferences across North America.
To continue to share our experience, we have collected dozens of presentations from conferences we have attended over the last 10 years. These presentations are streamed from our website with fully embedded animations. Please contact is if you would like to know more about any the talks.
What We Do
Earthfx Incorporated is a leader in the numerical simulation of groundwater and surface water systems. For over 20 years we have consistently set the bar for advanced geologic conceptualization, high-resolution groundwater model development, and integrated groundwater/surface water and modelling. This expertise, together with our extensive practical experience, makes Earthfx uniquely qualified to address event he most challenging engineering and water management strategies.
Conference Presentations
The opportunity to meet with clients and like minded professionals at technical conferences is a how we continue to learn and expand our skills and services. The following are some of the papers that we have presented at recent conferences. A brief excerpt of the conference abstract is presented, but please click through to our online version of the presentation, with many embedded animations!
2019-Present
Recent papers presented in Washington State, Colorado have focused on water banking and mining applications.
2017-2018
In 2017 and 2018 we presented a number of papers on the strategies and processes of integrated model development. These highlighted the many benefits of an integrated approach. Presentations covering practical applications in oil sands mining, thermal impact of below water table extraction, and water budget analysis are also included.
2015-2016
Our 2015-2016 presentations include insights from the simulation of a large land development in central Florida, a number of presentations on drought and climate change impact assessment, and a technical paper on integrated model calibration.
2013-2014
Our presentations from 2013-2014 include topics on the analysis of Low Impact Development (LID), identification of ecologically significant groundwater recharge areas (ESGRA), and the subtle aspects of the simulation of groundwater interactions with streams, shallow wetlands and lakes.
2010-2012
Our 2012 and earlier talks include results from a large study of the Oak Ridges Moraine, an evaluation of factors that influence groundwater recharge, and some practical applications of the USGS GSFLOW integrated model.
Who We Are
EarthFX is a recognized leader in the management of groundwater and environmental data, and the firm delivers data-management solutions to streamline the collection, management, analysis and reporting of these data. This is acheived with proven data models, on-site training and capacity building, software and support.
The firm is staffed with geologists, hydrogeologists, engineers, and computer scientists, and collectively, we offer modelling, programming, database and web technology solutions specifically for the geosciences.
Our Approach
At the foundation of our approach is comprehensive data management. Data is compiled into an open database in Access or SQL Server. The data is stored in our EarthFX Data Model, and our analysis and visualization methods as well as our software are fully linked to this database.
Our software allows for detailed visualization of the borehole data. This includes 2D plan-views and cross sections, and 3D fence diagrams and fly throughs.
Analysis of the data includes the ability to create a detailed 3D geologic model that is linked to the borehole data. Our software allows users to make geologic picks on cross section, delineate bedrock valleys and interpolate geologic surfaces (using advanced geostatistical methods).
Once data has been compiled, visualized and analyzed, a numerical model can be set up. These models can be simple or complex, depending on the needs of the client. We have experience in developing regional-scale, transient models that include groundwater/surface water interaction. We also have the ability to determine detailed water budgets for watersheds.
Our Skills
Geo-Environmental Modelling
EarthFX staff has completed hundreds of groundwater, surface water, and contaminant transport numerical models. These models range from local-scale, steady-state flow models to regional-scale transient models with coupled groundwater/surface-water interaction. Recent projects have made extensive use of GSFlow, a well-documented and open-source model developed by the U.S. Geological Survey and first released in the spring of 2008. GSFlow integrates the USGS MODFLOW groundwater model and USGS PRMS surface water model to providing a fully integrated modeling system.
All of our numerical modelling is based on a proven data-driven approach. Our VIEWLOG and Sitefx and software span the data management, interpretation and modelling workflow, ensuring that our numerical analysis is based on a solid foundation of integrated geologic, groundwater and surface water information.
Modelling Experience
- Transient and steady-state groundwater flow modelling
- 3D Geologic Modelling
- Water Budget and Water Quantity Analysis
- Wetland systems source water identification
- Ecohydrology, Instream flow and Wetland Hydroperiod Analysis
- Cumulative Impact Assessment
- Low Impact Development Analysis
- Water Supply and Capture Zone Analysis
- Hydrologic Modelling
- Groundwater resource mapping and modelling
- Artificial Recharge
- Mine development and dewatering simulations
- Tailings pond water budgets
Data Analysis
- Advanced Data Analysis
- Integrating maps and databases for advanced hydrogeological analysis is a common requirement for groundwater studies. Using advanced graphical techniques and state-of-the-art software, we are able to create detailed three-dimensional geologic models that are linked to the borehole database.
- Advanced geostatistical methods are used to interpolate these data.
- Visualization of the geologic model and the well data. This includes plan-view maps, cross sections in any orientation and 3-D views.
- Geophysical Data Analysis
- Geophysical logging is an effective means of rapidly establishing the geological structure at new or existing wells. EarthFX offers advanced multi-dimensional analysis and management of data, plus access to our library of proprietary custom analysis functions.
