Hydrology: A Science of Nature

ISBN-13: 9781578087099 / Angielski / Twarda / 2010 / 356 str.

Andre Musy;Christophe Higy;¬Abar

Opis

Looking beyond a purely scientific discussion of hydrology, the authors of this volume emphasize that mankind needs to recognize the urgency of the situation in which our water is threatened. Providing a comprehensive overview of the broad and complex field of hydrology, the book explores the water cycle, its various components, and its interactions with the environment in which it develops and interacts. Through this work, the editors and contributors endeavor to contribute to the sustainable development of our society and our environment.

Spis treści

General Introduction. The Hydrological Cycle and the Water Balance. The Watershed and its Characteristics. Precipitation. Evaporation and Interception. Flows and Infiltration. Water Storage and Reserves. Hydrological Measurement. Data Handling and Organization. Hydrological Regimes. Hydrological Processes and Responses.

O autorze

Musy\, Andre; Higy\, Christophe