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How effective are physics-informed neural networks compared to machine learning in predicting groundwater flow in complex heterogeneous aquifers?

Aug 2026 · Neural computing & applications (Print) · Vol 38 · 0 citations · 40 references

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This study explores the applicability of physics-informed neural networks to synthetic and real-world groundwater case studies, encompassing heterogeneous and homogeneous aquifers with varying boundary conditions and transient states, and reveals that PINNs provide a compelling alternative to classic ML methods, particularly in handling complex heterogeneity of aquifer properties.

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