Among the many diverse aspects of environmental science, none is
more critical to the future of society and nature than water.
Understanding the role of water on Earth and making good decisions
regarding water conservation and hydrological hazards depends on
learning the fundamentals of physical hydrology. This textbook, now
in an expanded second edition, provides the clearest opportunity
for students to absorb those fundamentals. Written at an
introductory level, "Elements of Physical Hydrology" covers
virtually every aspect of this subject, including:
- The hydrological cycle- Water budgets at catchment to global
scales - Spatial and temporal aspects of precipitation-
Evapotranspiration- Fluid dynamics and the Bernoulli equation-
Laminar and turbulent flows- Open channel flow - Flood movement
through reservoirs and channels - Flood frequency analysis-
Groundwater flow- Aquifer characterization- Land subsidence- Soil
moisture dynamics- Flow in the unsaturated zone- Hydrologic
controls on vegetation - Biotic controls on hydrological processes-
Runoff generation from surface and subsurface sources- Catchment
models- The water-food-energy nexus- The globalization of water-
Impacts of changing climate
Layering one topic upon the next, "Elements of Physical
Hydrology" succeeds in moving from simple, easy-to-grasp
explanations though equations and models in a manner that will
leave students new to the topic eager to apply their knowledge.
Professionals in related disciplines will also find this book ideal
for self-study. Thoughtfully illustrated, carefully written, and
covering a broad spectrum of topics, this classic text clarifies a
subject that is often misunderstood and oversimplified.
General
| Imprint: |
Johns Hopkins University Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
October 2014 |
| First published: |
2014 |
| Authors: |
George M. Hornberger
(Director)
• Patricia L. Wiberg
(Associate Professor)
• Jeffrey P. Raffensperger
• Paolo D'odorico
(Professor)
|
| Dimensions: |
254 x 178 x 29mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
388 |
| Edition: |
second edition |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-4214-1373-0 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
1-4214-1373-6 |
| Barcode: |
9781421413730 |
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