Fundamentals of Hydrology

Tim Davie0415399866, 9780415399869, 9780203933664, 0415399874, 9780415399876, 0203933664

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.

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Table of contents :
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