The interpretation of aquifer responses to pumping tests is an important tool for assessing aquifer geometry and properties, which are critical in the assessment of water resources or in environmental remediation. However, the responses of aquifers, measured by time-drawdown relationships in monitoring wells, are nonunique solutions that are affected by many factors. Jacob’s Zoo is a collection of graphical interpretations that allows students and practitioners to develop an intuitive feel for how natural hydrogeological systems work, and develop a set of skills that provide a better understanding of aquifer properties far beyond interpretation of pumping tests. Jacob’s Zoo, based on the work of Jacob (1950), fosters a deeper understanding, although few practitioners realize the full utility of the method. Jacob CE (1950) Flow of groundwater, In: Rouse H (ed) Engineering Hydraulics, Wiley, New York. P 321–386.

对抽水测试的含水层响应的解释是评估含水层几何形状和特性的重要工具，这对于水资源评估或环境修复至关重要。然而，含水层的响应，通过监测井中的时间下降关系来衡量，是受许多因素影响的非唯一解决方案。Jacob's Zoo 是一组图形解释，让学生和从业者对自然水文地质系统的工作方式有一种直观的感觉，并培养出一套技能，可以更好地理解含水层特性，远远超出抽水测试的解释。Jacob's Zoo，基于 Jacob (1950) 的工作，促进了更深入的理解，尽管很少有从业者意识到该方法的全部效用。Jacob CE (1950) 地下水流动，在：Rouse H (ed) 工程液压，威利，纽约。第 321-386 页。