Wb. Wilkinson et Dm. Cooper, THE RESPONSE OF IDEALIZED AQUIFER RIVER SYSTEMS TO CLIMATE-CHANGE, Hydrological sciences journal, 38(5), 1993, pp. 379-390
A study of the effect of changes in climate on aquifer storage and riv
er recharge using a simple model of an idealized aquifer/river system
shows the combined influence of aquifer properties and climate change
scenario on the system response. The study shows that changes in the s
easonal distribution of recharge may have a critical effect on low flo
ws in rivers supported by baseflow. However, rivers supported by slowl
y responding aquifers may show a considerable delay in response to cli
mate change allowing an opportunity for water resources planning over
an extended period.