Partially penetrating well

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007809",
  "term": "Partially penetrating well",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A well that is screened or open to only a fraction of the total thickness of an aquifer, as opposed to penetrating its entire saturated depth. This configuration induces a three-dimensional, spherical or hemispherical flow of groundwater toward the well screen, which is more complex than the two-dimensional radial flow associated with a fully penetrating well. The partial penetration affects the well's drawdown and yield, requiring specific analytical methods for hydrogeological assessments related to groundwater-atmosphere interactions.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/partially-penetrating-well/"
}