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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100199296847

ISBN-139780199296842

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Book TitleIntroduction to Physical Hydrology

Number of Pages352 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2010

TopicEarth Sciences / Geography, Earth Sciences / Hydrology

IllustratorYes

GenreScience

AuthorMartin Hendriks

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight24.1 Oz

Item Length9.6 in

Item Width7.5 in

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LCCN2009-037758

Dewey Edition22

ReviewsThe enterprise of Hendriks in writing this book represents an ambitious and difficult task, with the self-stated objective being to provide 'a combined approach to hydrology from environmental and social perspectives, in addition to the more traditional physical geography and civil engineering perspectives'. This approach works well and is likely to be well received by those wishing to rapidly immerse themselves in this field with little or no prior knowledge. It is an idealintroductory text for undergraduates in hydrology., "a detailed and thorough review of the physical principles of hydrology... case studies and examples as 'boxes', and student exercises (along with the all important answers) makes this student textbook a useful addition to the literature available in this subject area." --Dr Ian Maddock, Principal Lecturer in Physical Geography, University of Worcester, I think it is the best textbook for undergraduates that I have seen so far. I am very fond of your examples, your exercise material and the treatment of mathematics., A detailed and thorough review of the physical principles of hydrology... case studies and examples as 'boxes', and student exercises (along with all important answers) makes this student textbook a useful addition to the literature available in this subject area., "I think it is the best textbook for undergraduates that I have seen so far. I am very fond of your examples, your exercise material and the treatment of mathematics. " - Professor Hubert Savenije, Delft University of Technology "Excellent mathematical tools, and boxes that bring extra knowledge and interesting applications. A pleasure to read. " - Dr Roger Thunvik, Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden "A detailed and thorough review of the physical principles of hydrology... case studies and examples as 'boxes', and student exercises (along with all important answers) makes this student textbook a useful addition to the literature available in this subject area. " - Dr Ian Maddock, Principal Lecturer in Physical Geography, University of Worcester, Excellent mathematical tools, and boxes that bring extra knowledge and interesting applications. A pleasure to read.

Dewey Decimal551.48

Table Of ContentPart 1: Introduction1.1. Major water types1.2. Hydrological cycle1.3. Drainage basin hydrological processes1.4. Water balancePart 2: Atmospheric water2.1. Cloud formation2.2. Generation of precipitation2.3. Precipitation types2.4. Measuring precipitation2.5. Areal precipitation2.6. Evaporation types and measurement2.7. Estimating evaporation: Penman-MonteithPart 3: Groundwater3.1. Misconceptions3.2. Drilling a hole3.3. Bernoulli to the aid3.4. Aqui3.5. Effective infiltration velocity and infiltration rate3.6. The soil as a wet sponge3.7. Brothers in science: Darcy and Ohm3.8. Refracting the water3.9. Keep it simple and confined3.10. Continuity and its consequences3.11. Going Dutch3.12. Flow nets3.13. Groundwater flow regimes and systems3.14. Fresh and saline: Ghijben-Herzberg3.15. Groundwater hydraulicsPart 4: Soil water4.1. Negative water pressures4.2. Determining the total potential4.3. The soil as dry filter paper or a wet sponge4.4. The soil moisture characteristic4.5. Drying and wetting: hysteresis4.6. Unsaturated water flow4.7. Moving up: capillary rise and evaporation4.8. Moving down: infiltration and percolation4.9. Preferential flowPart 5: Surface water5.1. Bernoulli revisited5.2. Measuring stage, water velocity and discharge5.3. Hydrograph analysis5.4. Conceptual rainfall-runoff models5.5. Variable source area hydrologyA Alternative hydrological termsB Boxes inventoryC Conceptual ToolkitD Answers to the exercisesE Mathematics Toolboxes

SynopsisIntroduction to Physical Hydrology provides a solid grounding in the principles of the subject. Exploring the principal rules that govern the flow of water on the land, it considers the three major types of water: atmospheric, ground, and soil. It gives insights into the major hydrological processes, and shows how the principles of physical hydrology inform our understanding of climate and global hydrology - the large-scale study of hydrology with which we need to grapple to fully understand the impact of the climate on water supply.The study of physical properties is done most effectively through mathematical representations of concepts and processes. Introduction to Physical Hydrology includes a carefully-developed and class-tested learning framework: an extensive range of examples and exercises, and further maths support in the form of a series of Maths Toolboxes help the reader engage with and understand the maths required to master the subject.With hydrology now being approached from environmental and social perspectives, in addition to the more traditional physical geography and civil engineering perspectives, there has never been a more important time to develop a sound understanding of the subject. Introduction to Physical Hydrology is the perfect course companion while you develop this understanding., Water dominates our lives: we live on a planet with much water and our lives depend on it in many ways. Despite the seeming abundance of water on the planet - with over 70% being salt water - human activity and prevailing climate conditions are placing more pressure on our supply of water than ever before, however. With this pressure comes a need to understand the physical principles of hydrology - the study of the occurrence, movement, and physical properties of non-oceanic water on and below the earth's surface - an understanding that can then be applied to water management and related innovations. Introduction to Physical Hydrology provides a solid grounding in the principles of the subject. Exploring the principal rules that govern the flow of water on the land, it considers the four major types of water: atmospheric, ground, soil, and surface. It gives insights into the major hydrological processes, and shows how the principles of physical hydrology inform our understanding of climate and global hydrology - the large-scale study of hydrology with which we need to grapple to fully understand the impact of the climate on water supply.The study of physical properties is done most effectively through mathematical representations of concepts and processes. Introduction to Physical Hydrology includes a carefully-developed and class-tested learning framework: an extensive range of examples and exercises, and further maths support in the form of a series of Maths Toolboxes help the reader engage with and understand the maths required to master the subject.With hydrology now being approached from environmental and social perspectives, in addition to the more traditional physical geography and civil engineering perspectives, there has never been a more important time to develop a sound understanding of the subject. Introduction to Physical Hydrology is the perfect course companion while you develop this understanding. Online ResourcesThe online resources to accompany Introduction to Physical Hydrology feature:For registered adopters of the book:· Figures from the book, available to downloadFor students:· A series of interactive spreadsheets related to topics introduced in the book· A selection of multiple-choice questions to help check your understanding of the key concepts covered.· A library of web links · Groundwater hydraulics test - three exercises to test your knowledge of section 3.15, As hydrology is now approached from environmental and social perspectives--in addition to the more traditional physical geography and civil engineering perspectives--there has never been a more opportune time to develop a sound understanding of the field. Introduction to Physical Hydrology provides students with a solid foundation in the core principles of the subject. Exploring the key rules that govern the flow of water on land, it considers the four major types of water: atmospheric, ground, soil, and surface. The text offers insights into major hydrological processes and shows how the principles of physical hydrology inform our understanding of climate and global hydrology. The book includes a carefully developed and class-tested pedagogical framework: it employs an extensive range of exercises, global examples, and a series of Math Toolboxes to help students engage with and master the material. A Companion Website features resources for students and instructors., Introduction to Physical Hydrology explores the principal rules that govern the flow of water by considering the four major types of water: atmospheric, ground, soil, and surface. It gives insights into the major hydrological processes, and shows how the principles of physical hydrology inform our understanding of climate and global hydrology.

LC Classification NumberGB661.2