Fundamentals Of Hydrology (routledge Fundamentals Of Physical Geography)

In order to manage the world's increasingly scarce water resources we must have a sound understanding of how water moves around the planet and what influences water quality. Fundamentals of Hydrology provides an engaging and comprehensive introduction to this subject and provides real-life examples of water resource management in a changing world. The second edition of this popular book brings the text up-to-date with additional case studies and diagrams and a greater synthesis of water quality with physical hydrology. The chapters on runoff and evaporation have been updated and the final chapter on hydrology in a changing world has more material on water resource management strategies. Additionally the chapter on streamflow analysis now includes a more in-depth section on modelling runoff. The book begins with a comprehensive coverage of precipitation, evaporation, water stored in the ground and as snow and ice, and runoff. These physical hydrological processes show with respect to the fundamental knowledge about the process, its measurement and estimation and how it ties in with water quality. Following this is a section on analysing streamflow data, including using computer models and combining hydrology and ecology for in-stream flow assessment. A chapter on water quality shows how to measure and estimate it in a variable environment and finishes with a section on pollution treatment. The final chapter brings the text together to discuss water resource management andreal-life issues that are faced by hydrologists in a constantly changing world. Fundamentals of Hydrology is a lively and accessible introduction to the study of hydrology at university level. This new edition continues to provide an understanding of hydrological processes, knowledge of the techniques used to assess water resources and an up-to-date overview of water resource management in a changing world. Throughout the text, wide-ranging examples and case studies are used to clearly explain ideas and methods. Short chapter summaries, essay questions, guides to further reading and a glossary are also included. In order to manage the world's increasingly scarce water resources we must have a sound understanding of how water moves around the planet and what influences water quality. Fundamentals of Hydrology provides an engaging and comprehensive introduction to this subject and provides real-life examples of water resource management in a changing world. The second edition of this popular book brings the text up-to-date with additional case studies and diagrams and a greater synthesis of water quality with physical hydrology. The chapters on runoff and evaporation have been updated and the final chapter on hydrology in a changing world has more material on water resource management strategies. Additionally the chapter on streamflow analysis now includes a more in-depth section on modelling runoff. The book begins with a comprehensive coverage of precipitation, evaporation, water stored in the ground and as snow and ice, and runoff. These physical hydrological processes show with respect to the fundamental knowledge about the process, its measurement and estimation and how it ties in with water quality. Following this is a section on analyzing streamflow data, including using computer models and combining hydrology and ecology for in-stream flow assessment. A chapter on water quality shows how to measure and estimate it in a variable environment and finishes with a section on pollution treatment. The final chapter brings the text together to discuss water resource management andreal-life issues that are faced by hydrologists in a constantly changing world. Fundamentals of Hydrology is a lively and accessible introduction to the study of hydrology at university level. This new edition continues to provide an understanding of hydrological processes, knowledge of the techniques used to assess water resources and an up-to-date overview of water resource management in a changing world. Throughout the text, wide-ranging examples and case studies are used to clearly explain ideas and methods. Short chapter summaries, essay questions, guides to further reading and a glossary are also included. In Order To Manage The World's Increasingly Scarce Water Resources, We Must Have A Sound Understanding Of How Water Moves Around The Planet And What Influences Water Quality. This Work Provides A Comprehensive Introduction To The Subject. This New Edition Gives An Understanding Of Hydrological Processes, Knowledge Of The Techniques Used To Assess Water Resources And An Up-to-date Overview Of Water Resource Management In A Changing World. Throughout The Text, Wide-ranging Examples And Case Studies Are Used To Clearly Explain Ideas And Methods. 1. Hydrology As A Science -- 2. Precipitation -- 3. Evaporation -- 4. Storage -- 5. Runoff -- 6. Streamflow Analysis And Modelling -- 7. Water Quality -- 8. Water Resource Management In A Changing World -- Glossary -- References -- Index. Tim Davie. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [183]-195) And Index. Book Cover......Page 1 TITLE......Page 4 COPYRIGHT......Page 5 DEDICATION......Page 6 CONTENTS......Page 8 PLATES......Page 9 FIGURES......Page 10 TABLES......Page 14 SERIES EDITOR’S PREFACE......Page 16 AUTHOR’S PREFACE ( First Edition)......Page 18 AUTHOR’S PREFACE ( Second Edition)......Page 20 1 HYDROLOGY AS A SCIENCE......Page 22 2 PRECIPITATION......Page 35 3 EVAPORATION......Page 57 4 STORAGE......Page 77 5 RUNOFF......Page 99 6 STREAMFLOW ANALYSIS AND MODELLING......Page 122 7 WATER QUALITY......Page 146 8 WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN A CHANGING WORLD......Page 172 GLOSSARY......Page 196 REFERENCES......Page 204 INDEX......Page 217 This text is a lively and accessible introduction to the study of hydrology at university level and will give undergraduates an understanding of hydrological processes, a knowledge of the techniques used to assess water resources and an up to date overview of water resource management. Throughout the text examples and case studies from around the world are used to clearly explain ideas and techniques. Chapter summaries, essay questions, guides to further reading and a glossary are also included. Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Book Cover 1 TITLE 4 COPYRIGHT 5 DEDICATION 6 CONTENTS 8 PLATES 9 FIGURES 10 TABLES 14 SERIES EDITOR’S PREFACE 16 AUTHOR’S PREFACE ( First Edition) 18 AUTHOR’S PREFACE ( Second Edition) 20 1 HYDROLOGY AS A SCIENCE 22 2 PRECIPITATION 35 3 EVAPORATION 57 4 STORAGE 77 5 RUNOFF 99 6 STREAMFLOW ANALYSIS AND MODELLING 122 7 WATER QUALITY 146 8 WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN A CHANGING WORLD 172 GLOSSARY 196 REFERENCES 204 INDEX 217 Fundamentals of Hydrology is an accessible introduction to the study of hydrology at university level. It presents the hydrological processes, techniques used to assess water resources and an up-to-date overview of hydrological management using examples and case studies from around the world This text presents a comprehensive introduction to hydrology and the processes at work in the different parts of the hydrological cycle Quite literally hydrology is 'the science or study of' ('logy' from Latin logia) 'water' ('hydro' from Greek hudor).