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Tools in Fluvial Geomorphology 2e (Hardcover, 2nd Edition)
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Tools in Fluvial Geomorphology 2e (Hardcover, 2nd Edition)
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Fluvial Geomorphology studies the biophysical processes acting in
rivers, and the sediment patterns and landforms resulting from
them. It is a discipline of synthesis, with roots in geology,
geography, and river engineering, and with strong interactions with
allied fields such as ecology, engineering and landscape
architecture. This book comprehensively reviews tools used in
fluvial geomorphology, at a level suitable to guide the selection
of research methods for a given question. Presenting an integrated
approach to the interdisciplinary nature of the subject, it
provides guidance for researchers and professionals on the tools
available to answer questions on river restoration and management.
Thoroughly updated since the first edition in 2003 by experts in
their subfields, the book presents state-of-the-art tools that have
revolutionized fluvial geomorphology in recent decades, such as
physical and numerical modelling, remote sensing and GIS, new field
techniques, advances in dating, tracking and sourcing, statistical
approaches as well as more traditional methods such as the systems
framework, stratigraphic analysis, form and flow characterisation
and historical analysis. This book: * Covers five main types of
geomorphological questions and their associated tools: historical
framework; spatial framework; chemical, physical and biological
methods; analysis of processes and forms; and future understanding
framework. * Provides guidance on advantages and limitations of
different tools for different applications, data sources, equipment
and supplies needed, and case studies illustrating their
application in an integrated perspective. It is an essential
resource for researchers and professional geomorphologists,
hydrologists, geologists, engineers, planners, and ecologists
concerned with river management, conservation and restoration. It
is a useful supplementary textbook for upper level undergraduate
and graduate courses in Geography, Geology, Environmental Science,
Civil and Environmental Engineering, and interdisciplinary courses
in river management and restoration.
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