ESI Groundwater Vistas Premium: General Software Overview

Groundwater Vistas is a comprehensive groundwater modeling environment that serves as a pre- and post-processor for industry-standard models like MODFLOW, MT3D, and MODPATH. It is designed to facilitate the creation of complex three-dimensional groundwater models through a flexible and user-friendly interface.

Core Capabilities

Model Support

  • USGS Models: Supports MODFLOW (various versions), MODPATH, and MT3D.

  • Advanced Options: Includes support for MODFLOW-USG (Unstructured Grid) with quadtree grids, MODFLOW-NWT, and MODFLOW 6.

  • Transport & Geochemistry: Supports MT3D-USGS and MODFLOW-USG coupled with PHREEQC for geochemical modeling.

  • Calibration & Optimization: Integrates PEST for automated model calibration, uncertainty analysis, and optimization.

Key Features

  • User Interface: Offers a graphical design system with split-window plan and cross-sectional views.

  • Grid Design: Allows for grid-independent boundary conditions, meaning boundaries do not need to be repositioned when the grid is modified.

  • Import Options: Imports various data types, including MODFLOW datasets, ArcView shapefiles, and calibration target data.