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Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > The hydrosphere

Stochastic Hydraulics 2000 (Hardcover): Zhaoyin Wang, Shi-Xiong Hu Stochastic Hydraulics 2000 (Hardcover)
Zhaoyin Wang, Shi-Xiong Hu
R4,449 Discovery Miles 44 490 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The applications of stochastic methods in design by reliability include the better utilisation of hydrological information. With statistical methods one can evaluate the safety component of hydraulic systems. Based on these, extra safety features can be added to ensure the reliable performance of an hydraulic system. One such example is the design of a dam, which features a number of random variables, each with a very distinct and quite different probability function. This book reports on developments in stochastic hydraulics across a wide range of applications, including river hydraulics, sediment transportation, waves and coastal processes, hydrology, hydraulic works and structure, and environmental hydraulics.

Groundwater Flow and Contaminant Transport in Carbonate Aquifers (Hardcover): Ira D. Sasowsky, Carol M. Wicks Groundwater Flow and Contaminant Transport in Carbonate Aquifers (Hardcover)
Ira D. Sasowsky, Carol M. Wicks
R2,388 Discovery Miles 23 880 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Carbonate aquifers are an important source of water throughout the world. They are complicated systems and not always easy to interpret. Caves and channels form in the rock, leading to complex flow pathways and unpredictable contaminant behaviour. This volume covers the range of techniques used to analyse groundwater flow and contaminant transport in carbonate aquifers. The book opens with a review of thoughts and methods, and continues by discussing the use of tracers, hydrograph and hydrochemograph evaluation, estimation of aquifer properties from outcrop studies, numerical simulation, analogue simulation, and 3-D visualization of conduits. Other papers address the critical evaluation of matrix, fracture and conduit components of flow and storage. An understanding of these approaches is important to engineers or hydrogeologists working in carbonate aquifers.

World Seas: An Environmental Evaluation - Volume II: The Indian Ocean to the Pacific (Paperback, 2nd edition): Charles Sheppard World Seas: An Environmental Evaluation - Volume II: The Indian Ocean to the Pacific (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Charles Sheppard
R6,810 R6,134 Discovery Miles 61 340 Save R676 (10%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

World Seas: An Environmental Evaluation, Second Edition, Volume Two: The Indian Ocean to the Pacific provides a comprehensive review of the environmental condition of the seas from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific. Each chapter is written by experts in the field who provide historical overviews in environmental terms, current environmental status, major problems arising from human use, informed comments on major trends, problems and successes, and recommendations for the future. The book is an invaluable worldwide reference source for students and researchers who are concerned with marine environmental science, fisheries, oceanography and engineering and coastal zone development.

Oil Spill Studies - Healing the Ocean, Biomarking and the Law (Hardcover): Frederic Muttin Oil Spill Studies - Healing the Ocean, Biomarking and the Law (Hardcover)
Frederic Muttin
R2,223 Discovery Miles 22 230 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The containment of pollution by physical defenses is the first step in restoring the ocean to its natural state. The first two chapters of Oil Spill Studies: Healing the Ocean, Biomarking and the Law describes the feedback on seven experiments made on the East Atlantic Ocean. The first chapter concerns semi-open sites while the second focuses on open environment directly linked to the ocean. The third chapter examines pollution from a French harbor marina and its effects on the local biodiversity. The book provides a methodology to quantify biological contamination coming from heavy metal releases into the environment. Chapter four provides the state-of-the-art in the science of a mid-depth-living fish species affected by the treatment of oil pollution by chemical dispersion. In a similar way, the fifth chapter addresses new explored and exploited ocean with extreme environments such as the Arctic and deep sea. The sixth and final chapter provides a lawyer's analysis on the subject.

Hydrology for Water Management (Hardcover): Stephen A. Thompson Hydrology for Water Management (Hardcover)
Stephen A. Thompson
R6,138 Discovery Miles 61 380 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Containing over one hundred and sixty line drawings, maps and one hundred tables, this book explains the fundamental hydrologic principles and favoured methods of analysis. Aimed at students interested in natural resources and environmental science, spreadsheet exercises and worked examples help to develop basic problem solving skills.

Management of Wastewater and Sludge - New Approaches (Hardcover): Izharul Haq Farooqi, Saifullah Khan Management of Wastewater and Sludge - New Approaches (Hardcover)
Izharul Haq Farooqi, Saifullah Khan
R3,767 Discovery Miles 37 670 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Covers development of new novel reactor configurations for wastewater treatment Describes handling and removal of emerging contaminants like pharmaceutical compounds, endocrine disruptors and disinfection by-products Deliberates combination of wastewater and micro pollution Contains in-depth discussion on faecal sludge treatment and disposal Highlights new economically feasible techniques to enhance biogas recovery from treatment plant sludges

Electrically Conductive Membrane Materials and Systems - Fouling Mitigation For Desalination and Water Treatment (Hardcover):... Electrically Conductive Membrane Materials and Systems - Fouling Mitigation For Desalination and Water Treatment (Hardcover)
Farah Ahmed, Raed Hashaikeh, Nidal Hilal
R5,522 Discovery Miles 55 220 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

• Explores novel membrane materials and systems from preparation methods, materials selection, and their application in monitoring, fouling control, and performance enhancement. • Examines the mechanism of fouling prevention and cleaning in various electrically conductive materials. • Evaluates the scalability of antifouling materials and coatings, as well as electrically enhanced processes for monitoring and control in membrane separation technology • Assesses advantages and limitations of applying electrically conductive membrane systems to fouling control for specific water treatment applications. • Provides a critical review of scientific literature in the specialized area of electrical conductive materials and systems for membrane technology.

Integrated Drainage Systems Planning and Design for Municipal Engineers (Hardcover): Patrick Ssempeera Integrated Drainage Systems Planning and Design for Municipal Engineers (Hardcover)
Patrick Ssempeera
R3,200 Discovery Miles 32 000 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Urban water management has to take an integrated approach that prioritizes sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) over gray infrastructure. This book elaborates on the planning and evaluation of pipework drainage systems with a focus on modern-day constraints to deliver a solution that favors sustainability as the overarching goal. The book includes a technical section on design of gray and green infrastructure, considering the total lifecycle costs of drainage systems. Advanced computer simulation techniques are discussed after covering the derivation of both standard and empirical equations for appropriate hydrology and hydraulics. The book provides an incorporation of reliability analyses for both green and gray infrastructure starting with techniques for forecasting flows, hydraulic performance, and lifecycle costs. The work also involves 3-D modeling, geospatial and big data analysis, and how these techniques are applied into city management—particularly beneficial to municipal engineers who are increasingly becoming involved in mapping the underground. Soil mechanics and subsurface drainage systems are analyzed and structural aspects of sewers are included. Finally, soil behavior in shear, retaining wall structures, and tunneling is briefly featured in the book. This book will be of interest to (under)graduate and postgraduate engineering students, drainage engineers, urban planners, architects, water engineers, developers, construction contractors, and municipal engineers.

Laboratory Manual for Groundwater, Wells, and Pumps (Hardcover): Rohitashw Kumar, Vijay P. Singh, Munjid Maryam Laboratory Manual for Groundwater, Wells, and Pumps (Hardcover)
Rohitashw Kumar, Vijay P. Singh, Munjid Maryam
R2,347 Discovery Miles 23 470 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The over-exploitation of groundwater and marked changes in climate over recent decades has led to unacceptable declines in groundwater resources. Under the likely scarcity of available water resources in the near future, it is critical to quantify and manage the available water resources. With increasing demand for potable water for human consumption, agriculture, and industrial uses, the need to evaluate the groundwater development, management, and productivity of aquifers also increases. Laboratory Manual for Groundwater, Wells, and Pumps serves as a valuable resource and provides a multi-disciplinary overview for academics, administrators, scientists, policymakers, and professionals involved in the managing sustainable groundwater development programs. It includes practical guidance on the measurement of groundwater flow, soil properties, aquifer properties, wells and their design, as well as the latest state-of-the-art information on pumps and their testing, and groundwater modeling. Features: Covers geographic information system-based studies, advanced methodologies, and their applications and groundwater modeling Examines groundwater exploration, planning and designing, and methods for formulating strategies for sustainable management and development Serves as a reference for practitioners on practical applications and frequently occurring issues of ground-water investigations, development, and management.

Artificial Recharge of Groundwater (Hardcover): Josh Peters, et al Artificial Recharge of Groundwater (Hardcover)
Josh Peters, et al
R5,421 Discovery Miles 54 210 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This text covers the proceedings of the third International Symposium - TISAR 98, held in Amsterdam. Topics include: basin recharge; water management in arid regions; behaviour of pollutants; bank, basin, well and other types of recharge; and storage and recovery efficiency.

North Sea Region Climate Change Assessment (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Markus Quante, Franciscus Colijn North Sea Region Climate Change Assessment (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Markus Quante, Franciscus Colijn
R2,021 Discovery Miles 20 210 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book offers an up-to-date review of our current understanding of climate change in the North Sea and adjacent areas, as well as its impact on ecosystems and socio-economic sectors. It provides a detailed assessment of climate change based on published scientific work compiled by independent international experts from climate-related disciplines such as oceanography, atmospheric sciences, marine and terrestrial ecology, using a regional evaluation and review process similar to that of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). It provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of our changing climate, discussing a wide range of topics including past, current and future climate change, and climate-related changes in marine, terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems. It also explores the impact of climate change on socio-economic sectors such as fisheries, agriculture, coastal zone management, coastal protection, urban climate, recreation/tourism, offshore activities/energy, and air pollution.

Hydrogeology - Proceedings of the 30th International Geological Congress, Volume 22 (Hardcover): Fei Jin, Krothe Hydrogeology - Proceedings of the 30th International Geological Congress, Volume 22 (Hardcover)
Fei Jin, Krothe
R4,075 R3,482 Discovery Miles 34 820 Save R593 (15%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book is a collection of papers presented in the symposia, held in Beijing, on hydrogeology. The papers deal with different topics providing information on some problems on riverside groundwater, assessment of groundwater contamination, and groundwater protection strategy.

Infiltration Measurements for Soil Hydraulic Characterization (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Rafael Angulo-Jaramillo, Vincenzo... Infiltration Measurements for Soil Hydraulic Characterization (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Rafael Angulo-Jaramillo, Vincenzo Bagarello, Massimo Iovino, Laurent Lassabatere
R6,427 Discovery Miles 64 270 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book summarises the main results of many contributions from researchers worldwide who have used the water infiltration process to characterize soil in the field. Determining soil hydrodynamic properties is essential to interpret and simulate the hydrological processes of economic and environmental interest. This book can be used as a guide to soil hydraulic characterization and in addition it gives a complete description of the treated techniques, including an outline of the most significant research results, with the main points that still needing development and improvement.

The Engineering Geology and Hydrology of Karst Terrains (Hardcover): Barry F. Beck, J. Brad Stephenson, J.Gayle Herring The Engineering Geology and Hydrology of Karst Terrains (Hardcover)
Barry F. Beck, J. Brad Stephenson, J.Gayle Herring
R8,945 Discovery Miles 89 450 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Engineers from around the world recount in this volume their successes and failures in attempting to deal with unique and quixotic landscapes.

A Practical Guide to Borehole Geophysics in Environmental Investigations (Paperback): W.Scott Keys A Practical Guide to Borehole Geophysics in Environmental Investigations (Paperback)
W.Scott Keys
R4,494 Discovery Miles 44 940 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Borehole geophysics is frequently applied in hydrogeological environmental investigations where, for example, sites must be evaluated to determine the distribution of contaminants. It is a cost-effective method for obtaining information during several phases of such investigations.
Written by one of world's leading experts in the field, A Practical Guide to Borehole Geophysics in Environmental Investigations explains the basic principles of the many tools and techniques used in borehole logging projects. Applications are presented in terms of broad project objectives, providing a hands-on guide to geophysical logging programs, including specific examples of how to obtain and interpret data that meet particular hydrogeologic objectives.

Hydrodynamics, Sediment Transport and Light Extinction Off Cape Bolinao, Philippines (Paperback): Paul Cadelina Rivera Hydrodynamics, Sediment Transport and Light Extinction Off Cape Bolinao, Philippines (Paperback)
Paul Cadelina Rivera
R2,680 R2,295 Discovery Miles 22 950 Save R385 (14%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Observational and numerical modelling studies of the hydrodynamics, sediment transport, and light extinction were undertaken in the marine environment around Cape Bolinao in the Lingayen Gulf (NW Philippines). This text reports on the results of these studies, and offers conclusions.

Regional Satellite Oceanography (Hardcover): Serge Victorov Regional Satellite Oceanography (Hardcover)
Serge Victorov
R3,196 Discovery Miles 31 960 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This work addresses the whole range of problems relating to the application of satellite technology to studies of regional seas and sea phenomona - the Gulf Stream, the Kuroshia Current - and coastal zones. It argues that to emphasize global applications is to fail to take into account fundamental idiosyncracies specific to the regional perspective. In addition, it describes implementation techniques - data gathering; in situ data assurance, algorithms for parameter retrieval; data storage; and data output.; The book contains satellite imagery and incorporates case studies from areas such as the Baltic and the Black Sea.

Metal Contaminated Aquatic Sediments (Hardcover): Herbert E. Allen Metal Contaminated Aquatic Sediments (Hardcover)
Herbert E. Allen
R4,073 R1,427 Discovery Miles 14 270 Save R2,646 (65%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Over the past decade the sediments of many rivers, lakes, and estuaries have been contaminated by inorganic and organic materials. Contaminants from sediments, under certain conditions, can be released into overlying waters. Thus, sediments may be an important source of contaminants to waters in which littoral and atmospheric contaminants have been reduced or eliminated. Often found in aquatic sediments, metals are exposed to many reactions, such as sorption and precipitation, and are greatly influenced by the redox conditions in the sediment. The reactions - usually over a period of time - reflect biotic processing as well as chemical transformations. This book describes these important processes. Metal Contaminated Aquatic Sediments outlines advances in environmental chemistry, effective new modeling techniques, applications for biological treatment, and cycling and transport of trace metals in sedimentary environments. Each chapter contains a detailed reference section that draws upon a stunning array of sources. The book includes many figures and tables that illustrate the process under discussion. Features

Vadose Zone Hydrology (Hardcover): Daniel B. Stephens Vadose Zone Hydrology (Hardcover)
Daniel B. Stephens
R5,115 Discovery Miles 51 150 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Vadose Zone Hydrology describes the elements of the physical processes most often encountered by hydrogeologists and ground-water engineers in their vadose zone projects. It illustrates the application of soil physics to practical problems relevant to the characterization and monitoring of the vadose zone. It includes an introduction to physical processes, including basic flow theory, and provides examples of important field-scale processes that must be recognizable by hydrogeologists. Considerable attention is given to the concepts of recharge, including how it is most accurately evaluated in the vadose zone. Field and laboratory methods for characterizing hydraulic properties in the vadose zone are also covered, and case studies illustrating these methods are provided. New and emerging technologies for monitoring the vadose zone, particularly for the purpose of detecting contaminants, are highlighted. In the last section of the book, additional case studies are presented, demonstrating applications related to seepage detection, landfill monitoring, and soil gas investigations.
This book is written from the perspective of hydrogeologists and is designed to be directly applicable and to maintain continuity and consistency between chapters. It will be an invaluable primer for environmental or geotechnical consultants, regulators, or students who have no prior formal academic training in unsaturated flow concepts. Because the text contains some of the latest advances in this field, it will be an excellent reference for geologists and engineers currently working on problems of vadose zone hydrology.

Manual on Evaporation and Its Restriction from Free Water Surfaces (Hardcover): C. Varma Manual on Evaporation and Its Restriction from Free Water Surfaces (Hardcover)
C. Varma
R3,477 R2,726 Discovery Miles 27 260 Save R751 (22%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Many areas of the world are arid or semi-arid. This text looks at the problems caused by the loss of water stored in lakes and reservoirs for irrigation and domestic use by evaporation during the summer months.

Ecohydrology - Dynamics of Life and Water in the Critical Zone (Hardcover): Amilcare Porporato, Jun Yin Ecohydrology - Dynamics of Life and Water in the Critical Zone (Hardcover)
Amilcare Porporato, Jun Yin
R1,825 Discovery Miles 18 250 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Ecohydrology is a fast-growing branch of science at the interface of ecology and geophysics, studying the interaction between soil, water, vegetation, microbiome, atmosphere, climate, and human society. This textbook gathers the fundamentals of hydrology, ecology, environmental engineering, agronomy, and atmospheric science to provide a rigorous yet accessible description of the tools necessary for the mathematical modelling of water, energy, carbon, and nutrient transport within the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum. By focusing on the dynamics at multiple time scales, from the diurnal scale in the soil-plant-atmospheric system, to long-term stochastic dynamics of water availability responsible for ecological patterns and environmental fluctuations, it explains the impact of hydroclimatic variability on vegetation and soil microbial systems through biogeochemical cycles and ecosystems under different socioeconomical pressures. It is aimed at advanced students, researchers and professionals in hydrology, ecology, Earth science, environmental engineering, environmental science, agronomy, and atmospheric science.

Climate ChangeImpact on Coastal Habitation - Impact on Coastal Habitation (Hardcover): Doeke Eisma Climate ChangeImpact on Coastal Habitation - Impact on Coastal Habitation (Hardcover)
Doeke Eisma
R6,122 Discovery Miles 61 220 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Temperature and precipitation increase and decrease because of natural causes. However, anthropogenic changes, such as an enhanced greenhouse effect, may result in alterations in the regional climate and in relative sea level. Serious changes in climate and sea level-with adverse effects particularly along low-lying coasts-would affect millions of people. Climate Change takes an in-depth, worldwide look at coastal habitation with respect to these natural and anthropogenic changes.
No universally applicable coastal model can be used to describe climatic changes. This unique book provides individual discussions of beaches and barrier islands, cliffs, deltas, tidal flats and wetlands, reefs, and atolls. The impact of climatic change on coastal ecology and agriculture is investigated, and human responses to the effects of climatic change along the world's coasts are included.

Coastal Ocean Space Utilization 3 (Hardcover): R.B. Abel, S. Connell, N. Della Croce Coastal Ocean Space Utilization 3 (Hardcover)
R.B. Abel, S. Connell, N. Della Croce
R13,366 R8,967 Discovery Miles 89 670 Save R4,399 (33%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Arising out of the Third International Symposium held in New Jersey, this book represents the state-of-the-art in ocean management. An international group of contributors cover such topics as: regional seas and embayments; new concepts in the governance of ocean space assessment standards and issues; ocean resources and sustainable development; ocean space development; and related technologies. From the Baltic to the Caribbean, from the Adriatic to the Atlantic, the problems of ocean management are fully discussed, and proposals made to meet the challenges of the next decade. This book should be of interest and use to anyone working in coastal and ocean management.

Phycoremediation Processes in Industrial Wastewater Treatment (Hardcover): Maulin P. Shah Phycoremediation Processes in Industrial Wastewater Treatment (Hardcover)
Maulin P. Shah
R2,733 Discovery Miles 27 330 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Increasing population and industrialization are the key pollutant contributors in water bodies. The wastes generated by industries are highly hazardous for humans and the ecosystem and require a comprehensive and effective treatment before being discharged into water bodies. Over the years, many up gradations have been introduced in traditional water treatment methods which were expensive and ineffective especially for removal of toxic pollutants. Phycoremediation has been gaining attention due to its mutual benefit in wastewater treatment and for valuable algae biomass production. Wastewater, especially sewage and industrial effluents, is rich in pathogenic organisms, organic and inorganic compounds and heavy metals that adversely affect human and aquatic life. Microalgae use these inorganic compounds and heavy metals for their growth. In addition, they also reduce pathogenic organisms and release oxygen to be used by bacteria for decomposition of organic compounds in a secondary treatment. In this book, the potential of microalgae in wastewater treatment, their benefits, strategies, and challenges are discussed. The increasing need of finding innovative, low-cost, low-energy, sustainable and eco-friendly solutions for wastewater treatment makes the publication of a book on phycoremediation timely and appropriate. Features: (1) Deals with the most emerging aspects of algal research with special reference to phycoremediation. (2) Studies in depth diversity, mutations, genomics and metagenomics study (3) An eco-physiology, culturing, microalgae for food and feed, biofuel production, harvesting of microalgae, separation and purification of biochemicals.

Regional Assessment of Global Change Impacts - The Project GLOWA-Danube (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Wolfram Mauser, Monika Prasch Regional Assessment of Global Change Impacts - The Project GLOWA-Danube (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Wolfram Mauser, Monika Prasch
R4,596 Discovery Miles 45 960 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides an overview of the GLOWA-Danube research project from 2001 to 2011, a transdisciplinary initiative which explores the future of water resources in the Upper Danube Basin. It documents the purpose and unique approach, architecture, methodologies, scenarios and results of the project, creating a scientific knowledge base for the dialogue of stakeholders and scientists. The book offers a possible blueprint for successful global change science through integrative and transdisciplinary co-creation of knowledge and orientation for regional adaptation within the context of the Future Earth research program.

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