Many bioretention models still incorporate simplifications and lumped parameters that do not fully account for fundamental physical processes. This review summarizes the representation of hydrologic pathways, notable features, and applications of bioretention models with the goals of recommending models well suited to bioretention modeling and identifying key research needs. As a result, HYDRUS and GIFMod were identified as the only models that use Richards’ equation for determining infiltration under variably saturated conditions. Secondly, this study identified limited drainage configurations by most models except DRAINMOD-Urban. Thirdly, most models were inadequate for considering vegetation and plant water use, an area for improvement in future research. Finally, more calibration and validation studies are needed to build confidence in model results. This review intends to educate modelers of the processing equations for each water balance component, the input requirements in each model, and other model characteristics that should be considered in model selection.

许多生物滞留模型仍然包含没有完全考虑基本物理过程的简化和集总参数。本综述总结了生物滞留模型的水文途径、显着特征和应用，目的是推荐非常适合生物滞留建模和确定关键研究需求的模型。因此，HYDRUS 和 GIFMod 被确定为唯一使用理查兹方程确定可变饱和条件下渗透的模型。其次，本研究确定了除 DRAINMOD-Urban 之外的大多数模型的有限排水配置。第三，大多数模型不足以考虑植被和植物用水，这是未来研究中需要改进的领域。最后，需要更多的校准和验证研究来建立对模型结果的信心。本综述旨在教育建模者了解每个水平衡组件的处理方程、每个模型中的输入要求以及在模型选择中应考虑的其他模型特征。