Fundamentals of hydrology

Author(s)

    • Davie, Tim
    • Quinn, Nevil Wyndham

Bibliographic Information

Fundamentals of hydrology

Tim Davie and Nevil Wyndham Quinn

(Routledge fundamentals of physical geography series)

Routledge, 2019

3rd ed

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Previous edition: 2008

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

The third edition of Fundamentals of Hydrology provides an absorbing and comprehensive introduction to the understanding of how fresh water moves on and around the planet and how humans affect and manage the freshwater resources available to them. The book consists of three parts, each of fundamental importance in the understanding of hydrology: The first section deals with processes within the hydrological cycle, our understanding of them, and how to measure and estimate the amount of water within each process. This also includes an analysis of how each process impacts upon water quality issues. The second section is concerned with the measurement and analytical assessment of important hydrological parameters such as streamflow and water quality. It describes analytical and modelling techniques used by practising hydrologists in the assessment of water resources. The final section of the book draws together the first two parts to discuss the management of freshwater with respect to both water quality and quantity in a changing world. Fundamentals of Hydrology is a lively and accessible introduction to the study of hydrology at university level. It gives undergraduates a thorough understanding of hydrological processes, 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 all around the world are used to clearly explain ideas and techniques. Essay questions, guides to further reading, and website links are also included.

Table of Contents

1. Hydrology as a Science 2. Precipitation 3. Evaporation 4. Interception and Surface Storage 5. Groundwater 6. Soil Water 7. Runoff 8. Measuring Channel Flow 9. Streamflow Analysis and Modelling 10. Water Quality 11. Water Resources in A Changing World

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Details

  • NCID
    BB28292785
  • ISBN
    • 9780415858694
  • LCCN
    2018057141
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Abingdon, Oxon
  • Pages/Volumes
    xviii, 285 p.
  • Size
    25 cm
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