Fit effective vertical diffusivity κ_eff and inter-cell mixing rate β to lab or field Δρ(t) measurements. Model: Δρ(t) = Δρ₀ · exp(−t/τ), 1/τ = β + (π/h)²·κ_eff.
| t (s) | measured Δρ | predicted Δρ | residual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 180.00 | 180.00 | 0.00 |
| 30.0 | 142.00 | 151.98 | -9.98 |
| 60.0 | 112.00 | 128.32 | -16.32 |
| 120.0 | 72.00 | 91.48 | -19.48 |
| 240.0 | 33.00 | 46.49 | -13.49 |
| 480.0 | 9.00 | 12.01 | -3.01 |
| 900.0 | 1.50 | 1.12 | 0.38 |