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OverviewWater in its different forms has always been a source of wonder, curiosity and practical concern for humans everywhere. Hydrology: An Introduction presents a coherent introduction to the fundamental principles of hydrology, based on the course that Wilfried Brutsaert has taught at Cornell University for the last thirty years. Hydrologic phenomena are dealt with at spatial and temporal scales at which they occur in nature. The physics and mathematics necessary to describe these phenomena are introduced and developed, and readers will require a working knowledge of calculus and basic fluid mechanics. The book will be invaluable as a textbook for entry-level courses in hydrology directed at advanced seniors and graduate students in physical science and engineering. In addition, the book will be more broadly of interest to professional scientists and engineers in hydrology, environmental science, meteorology, agronomy, geology, climatology, oceanology, glaciology and other earth sciences. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Wilfried Brutsaert (Cornell University, New York)Publisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 9780521531863ISBN 10: 0521531861 Pages: 624 Publication Date: 30 April 2005 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Replaced By: 9780521824798 Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsForeword; 1. Introduction; 2. Water aloft: fluid mechanics of the lower atmosphere; 3. Precipitation; 4. Evaporation; 5. Water on the land surface: fluid mechanics of free surface flow; 6. Overland flow; 7. Streamflow routing; 8. Water beneath the ground: fluid mechanics of flow in porous materials; 9. Infiltration and related unsaturated flows; 10. Groundwater outflow and base flow; 11. Streamflow generation: mechanisms and parameterization; 12. Streamflow response at the catchment scale; 13. Elements of frequency analysis in hydrology; 14. Afterword - a short historical sketch of theories about the water circulation on earth; Appendix.Reviews.. .an excellent and comprehensive study of a major topic, and a fitting capstone to the author's long career in the field. The Leading Edge, William R. Green Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |