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The science of physical hydrology centers on the physical principles involved in the study of the occurrence and movement of water on and beneath the earth's surface. Because of its far-reaching implications for other disciplines, physical hydrology is of interest to students in fields ranging from the environmental sciences to engineering, policy studies, and even law.

In this introductory-level text the authors begin from the premise that the complexities of modern hydrology can be mastered by understanding basic physical principles of fluid movement. Focusing first on analysis at the scale of a single watershed, they then introduce the mechanics of fluids in closed conduits and open channels. They reevaluate catchment processes in light of fluid mechanics, open channel hydraulics, and groundwater flow. In a concluding chapter, they stress the importance of understanding water movement in the environment by exploring the relationship of hydrology to such disciplines as atmospheric science, ecology, and geology.

Accompanying the book is a CD-ROM, which provides a Web version of the text (Netscape Navigator 2.0 or later required). Included are video demonstrations, additional content and interactive review questions, and extensive links to facilitate study and review. Instructions for using the Web version are included. Also on the CD-ROM are simulation tools to study hydrological processes (MATLAB student version 5.0 required).

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Great introductory text
You'll need adequate background in calculus and maybe a bit of physics to get anything from the book, but overall it is a very good introductory text for people coming to physical hydrology from another hard science or engineering discipline.Like most other professions, hydrology is very jargon-y, and the book does a decent job of matching words to concepts.The glossary in the back helps with that as well.

I was very impressed with with section on floods.This chapter serves as an example of the overall strength of the text.It goes over the various types of hydrographs, gives plenty of definitions, shows illustrations and examples, and also goes over in minor detail, the physics involved in flooding.

The book comes with a CD with problem sets as well as the full text.In general the problem sets are helpful.

Physical Hydrology
This book is perfect for the determinist hydrology. Some applications are joined to this book in a CD.
Good luck for the water scientists.

Excellent book by any standard
This is a sort of elementary textbook, and should help biologists, chemists, environmentalists, and geologists to obtain fundamentals of hydraulics and hydrology. I am a professional hydrologist, but still enjoyed reading that book. The main value is in proper selection of the subjects, and exceptionally clear explanation. Reading other books, many a times I had a feeling that the author had not fully understood the subject. The authors of Elements of Physical Hydrology have a great talent to make any subject simple, and they know what they are talking about. Excellent book!

Cutting-edge technology textbook will set the trend for 2000
This book comes with an accompanying CD-ROM that contains the entire book, as well as powerful features that cannot be used within the constaints of paper and ink.Movies, appendices, internet links, and real-time mathematical models can be run in the context of a well-written text.Helpful interactive end-of-chapter Q/A sections and the ability to search though the text or automatically click linked words to see their definition in the gloassary is yet unparalelled in today's classrooms.A must have just for the approach to teaching! ... Read more

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This book considers all aspects of hydrology in the humid tropics. The first four parts of the book cover the physical basis of hydrology in the humid tropics: climatology, meteorology, process hydrology, sedimentation, water quality and freshwater ecology. This is followed by extensive treatment of the human and societal issues: land-use changes, water resource management, and rural and urban water supply in the tropical regions. ... Read more

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A down to earth book of essential hydrology for applications
This book is an essential read for civil/water/hydraulic/waterresources/environmental engineers who need a bit more hydrology necessaryfor understanding the hydrology applied in their disciplines.

The bookdefines hydrology and proceeds to indicate the essential difference betweenapplied hydrology and just scientific hydrology. Beginning with thetraditional presentation of the hydrologic cycle, all the components of thecycle are dealt with in more detail in the subsequent chapters of the bookto indicate the applications involving each and appropriate examplesgiven.

Non-verbose explanations with adequate real examples are used inpresentations of meteorology/solar radiation, rainfall/snowmelt,evaporation, infiltration, streamflow and hydrographs/unit hydrographs,groundwater occurrence and hydraulics, probability distributions/extremevalue analysis/design floods/storms, river morhology, sedimentation,computer modelling, flood routing by hydrologic and hydraulic methods, andintroduction to applications. These are by no means all the main contents -but just indicative of the variety of included essential topics.

It maybe old (my edition of 1988) but still contains all the hydrology anengineer may ever need. ... Read more

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Principles of Snow Hydrology describes the factors that control the accumulation, melting and runoff of water from seasonal snowpacks over the surface of the earth. The book addresses not only the basic principles governing snow in the hydrologic cycle, but also the latest applications of remote sensing, and techniques for modeling streamflow from snowmelt across large mixed land-use river basins. Individual chapters are devoted to climatology and distribution of snow, snowpack energy exchange, snow chemistry, ground-based measurements and remote sensing of snowpack characteristics, snowpack management, and modeling snowmelt runoff (including the SRM model developed by Rango and others). Many chapters have review questions and problems with solutions available online. This book is a reference book for practicing water resources managers and a text for advanced hydrology and water resources courses which span fields such as engineering, earth sciences, meteorology, biogeochemistry, forestry and range management, and water resources planning. ... Read more

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Nowhere is the conflict between economic progress andenvironmental quality more apparent than in the mineral extractionindustries. The latter half of the 20th century saw major advances inthe reclamation technologies. However, mine water pollution problemshave not been addressed. In many cases, polluted mine water longoutlives the life of the mining operation. As the true cost oflong-term water treatment responsibilities has become apparent,interest has grown in the technologies that would decrease theproduction of contaminated water and make its treatment less costly.This is the first book to address the mine water issue head-on. Theauthors explain the complexities of mine water pollution by reviewingthe hydrogeological context of its formation, and provide anup-to-date presentation of prevention and treatment technologies. Thebook will be a valuable reference for all professionals who encounterpolluted mine water on a regular or occasional basis. ... Read more

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curtain call...
Simply the best book on mine water treatment. Period.I have been a consulting engineer dealing with environmental problems for over 20 years now - and this is my "go to" book on the subject.

Yes, there is a high reliance on empirical equations...But the reality is that most data sets in the mine water remediation field do not allow a more detailed analysis.

Globally, the mining industry is grappling with a huge paradigm shift as remediation costs are increasingly internalized as part of the "cost of doing business" rather than a cost that can be (hypothetically) externalized and avoided.Mine waste projects typically deal on time scales of decades and centuries and this is where natural treatment solutions (like the ones described in this book) really come to the forefront.

If you are in the mining industry, or deal with mine wastes, you need this book on your shelf.If a better book can be written, I welcome the authors; otherwise I would consider this to be the best that can be written on the subject without a quantum leap in data collection.

Simply the best in the field; there are no encores.
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Water 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. ... Read more

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Like new
The book was in pretty good shape. No writing inside and the sides were just a little worn. ... Read more

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This volume is produced from digital images created through the University of Michigan University Library's large-scale digitization efforts. The Library seeks to preserve the intellectual content of items in a manner that facilitates and promotes a variety of uses. The digital reformatting process results in an electronic version of the original text that can be both accessed online and used to create new print copies. The Library also understands and values the usefulness of print and makes reprints available to the public whenever possible. This book and hundreds of thousands of others can be found in the HathiTrust, an archive of the digitized collections of many great research libraries. For access to the University of Michigan Library's digital collections, please see http://www.lib.umich.edu and for information about the HathiTrust, please visit http://www.hathitrust.org ... Read more

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Advanced-level view of the tools of random processes and field theory as applied to the analysis and synthesis of hydrologic phenomena. Topics include time-series analysis, optimal estimation, optimal interpolation (Kriging), frequency-domain analysis of signals, and linear systems theory. Techniques and examples chosen to illustrate the latest advances in hydrologic signal analysis. Useable as graduate-level text in water resource systems, stochastic hydrology, random processes and signal analysis. 202 illustrations.
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What is the one thing that no-one can do without? Water. Where water crosses boundaries - be they economic, legal, political or cultural - the stage is set for disputes between different users trying to safeguard access to a vital resource, while protecting the natural environment. Without strategies to anticipate, address, and mediate between competing users, intractable water conflicts are likely to become more frequent, more intense, and more disruptive around the world. In this book, Delli Priscoli and Wolf investigate the dynamics of water conflict and conflict resolution, from the local to the international. They explore the inexorable links between three facets of conflict management and transformation: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), public participation, and institutional capacity. This practical guide will be invaluable to water management professionals, as well as to researchers and students in engineering, economics, geography, geology, and political science who are involved in any aspects of water management. ... Read more

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An excellent basic textbook on hydrology and watershed management for students of natural resources. Provides a valuable overview for planners, administrators, managers, and technicians in dealing with the management and utilization of natural resources. ... Read more

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Expanded from 7 to 12 chapters, this edition of Introduction to Hydraulics & Hydrology with Applications for Stormwater Management continues to guide readers to an understanding of the concepts of hydraulics and surface water technology as they are used in everyday civil engineering practice. Valued as a reference by professional civil engineers, land developers, public works officials, and land surveyors throughout the U.S., this book is also an important tool for students in these disciplines. The book begins by acquainting readers with the principles of hydrostatics and hydrodynamics, starting with fluid mechanics and progressing through pressure, flow, and energy considerations. Next, concepts of rainfall, runoff, and routing are fully explored and investigated. Finally, these concepts are applied to the solution of practical engineering problems, including: open-channel flow, orifice and weir flow, culvert flow and storm sewer design, culvert design, and detention basin design. A history of water engineering and discussion of the basic concepts of computation and design are included at the beginning of the book for the benefit of readers who may be new to this field. Clearly solved examples are also included throughout the book to assist readers in their efforts to apply theory to practice. ... Read more

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Clarity in brevity
best for one who wants to jump start a career related to hydro-civil engineering

excellent
very happy with the book.it takes rather complex materials and ideas and presents it in a way easily understandable and accessible to anyone who can use a calculator.looking forward to the 2nd half of the book. ... Read more

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The material of this book will derive its scientific under-pinning from basics of mathematics, physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology, engineering, soil science, and related disciplines and will provide sufficient breadth and depth of understanding in each sub-section of hydrology.   It will start with basic concepts:

• Water, its properties, its movement, modelling and quality
• The distribution of water in space and time
• Water resource sustainability

Chapters on ‘global change’ and ‘water and ethics’ aim respectively to emphasize the central role of hydrological cycle and its quantitative understanding and monitoring for human well being and to familiarize the readers with complex issues of equity and justice in large scale water resource development process.

Modern Hydrology for Sustainable Development is intended not only as a textbook for students in earth and environmental science and civil engineering degree courses, but also as a reference for professionals in fields as diverse as environmental planning, civil engineering, municipal and industrial water supply, irrigation and catchment management. ... Read more

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In order to manage the world's increasingly scarce water resources we must have a sound understanding of how water moves around the planet and what influences water quality. Fundamentals of Hydrology provides an engaging and comprehensive introduction to this subject and provides real-life examples of water resource management in a changing world.

The second edition of this popular book brings the text up-to-date with additional case studies and diagrams and a greater synthesis of water quality with physical hydrology. The chapters on runoff and evaporation have been updated and the final chapter on hydrology in a changing world has more material on water resource management strategies. Additionally the chapter on streamflow analysis now includes a more in-depth section on modelling runoff. The book begins with a comprehensive coverage of precipitation, evaporation, water stored in the ground and as snow and ice, and runoff. These physical hydrological processes show with respect to the fundamental knowledge about the process, its measurement and estimation and how it ties in with water quality. Following this is a section on analysing streamflow data, including using computer models and combining hydrology and ecology for in-stream flow assessment. A chapter on water quality shows how to measure and estimate it in a variable environment and finishes with a section on pollution treatment. The final chapter brings the text together to discuss water resource management andreal-life issues that are faced by hydrologists in a constantly changing world.

Fundamentals of Hydrology is a lively and accessible introduction to the study of hydrology at university level. This new edition continues to provide an understanding of hydrological processes, knowledge of the techniques used to assess water resources and an up-to-date overview of water resource management in a changing world. Throughout the text, wide-ranging examples and case studies are used to clearly explain ideas and methods. Short chapter summaries, essay questions, guides to further reading and a glossary are also included.

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Don't buy this
Do not purchase the Kindle edition until they fix the errors.

This Kindle edition has lots of words missing in chapter 2.

For example:
"This is throu bination of altitude, slope, aspect and d weather direction influences and can occur different scales...THE RAIN SHADOW EFF".

I haven't contacted anyone about this defect yet. Because I haven't figure out how to exchange or contact anyone about a Kindle edition defect.
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Revised edition of a classic text presents basic statistical principles for students of hydrology. Incorporates updated techniques and includes increased discussion of applied statistics and new/expanded sections on geostatistics, risk analysis, the use of computers in statistical analysis, and the use of statistics in hydrologic and water quality modeling. ... Read more

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Hard reading
Hard reading, but then again it's a statistics book.I've had other stats books that were easier to follow.It's a great reference book for me since I work in the field.Just wish I could've gotten my hands on the hardcover copy.The paperback is showing signs of wear already, and i've only had it less than 3 months. ... Read more

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Groundwater is a vital source of water throughout the world. As the number of groundwater investigations increase, it is important to understand how to develop comprehensive quantified conceptual models and appreciate the basis of analytical solutions or numerical methods of modelling groundwater flow.

Groundwater Hydrology: Conceptual and Computational Models describes advances in both conceptual and numerical modelling. It gives insights into the interpretation of field information, the development of conceptual models, the use of computational models based on analytical and numerical techniques, the assessment of the adequacy of models, and the use of computational models for predictive purposes. It focuses on the study of groundwater flow problems and a thorough analysis of real practical field case studies.

It is divided into three parts:

• Part I deals with the basic principles, including a summary of mathematical descriptions of groundwater flow, recharge estimation using soil moisture balance techniques, and extensive studies of groundwater-surface water interactions.
• Part II focuses on the concepts and methods of analysis for radial flow to boreholes including topics such as large diameter wells, multi-layered aquifer systems, aquitard storage and the prediction of long-term yield.
• Part III examines regional groundwater flow including situations when vertical flows are important or transmissivities change with saturated depth.

Suitable for practising engineers, hydrogeologists, researchers in groundwater and irrigation, mathematical modellers, groundwater scientists, and water resource specialists. Appropriate for upper level undergraduates and MSc students in Departments of Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Earth Science and Physical Geography. It would also be useful for hydrologists, civil engineers, physical geographers, agricultural engineers, consultancy firms involved in water resource projects, and overseas development workers. ... Read more

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With an emphasis on methodology, this reference provides a comprehensive examination of water movement as well as the movement of various pollutants in the earth's subsurface. The multidisciplinary approach integrates earth science, fluid mechanics, mathematics, statistics, and chemistry. Ideal for both professionals and students, this is a practical guide to the practices, procedures, and rules for dealing with groundwater. ... Read more

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Great book!
This is a very decent book in my mind. Clear explanation, great textbook and reference book.

essential book
It's a nice book for the water resources professionals but not easy for the beginners. ... Read more

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Groundwater Hydrology of Water Resource Series
Water is an essential environmental resource and one that needs to be properly managed. As the world places more emphasis on sustainable water supplies, the demand for expertise in hydrology and water resources continues to increase. This series is intended for professional engineers, who seek a firm foundation in hydrology and an ability to apply this knowledge to solve problems in water resource management. Future books in the series are: Groudwater Hydrology of Springs (2009), Groudwater Hydrology of River Basins (2009), Groudwater Hydrology of Aquifers (2010), and Groudwater Hydrology of Wetlands (2010).

First utilized as a primary source of drinking water in the ancient world, springs continue to supply many of the world's cities with water. In recent years their long-term sustainability is under pressure due to an increased demand from groundwater users. Edited by two world-renowned hydrologists, Groundwater Hydrology of Springs: Theory, Management, and Sustainability will provide civil and environmental engineers with a comprehensive reference for managing and sustaining the water quality of Springs. With contributions from experts from around the world, this book cover many of the world's largest springs, providing a unique global perspective on how engineers around the world are utilizing engineering principles for coping with problems such as: mismanagement, overexploitation and their impacts both water quantity and quality. The book will be divided into two parts: part one will explain the theory and principles of hydrology as they apply to Springs while part two will provide a rare look into the engineering practices used to manage some of the most important Springs from around the world.


Description of the spring and the aquifer feeding it
Latest groundwater and contaminant transport models
Description of sources of aquifer use.
Understanding of contamination and/or possible contamination.
A plan for management and sustainability
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Whether processes in the natural world are dependent or independent of the scale at which they operate is one of the major issues in hydrologic science.In this volume, leading hydrologists present their views on the role of scale effects in hydrologic phenomena occurring in a range of field settings, from the land surface to deep fractured rock. Self-contained and thought-provoking chapters cover both theoretical and applied hydrology. They provide critical insights into important topics such as general circulation models, floods, river networks, vadose zone processes, groundwater transport, and fluid flow through fractured media. This book is intended as an accessible introduction for graduate students and researchers to some of the most significant questions and challenges that will face hydrologic science in the twenty-first century. ... Read more

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Vadose Zone Hydrology describes the elements of the physical processes most often encountered by hydrogeologists and ground-water engineers in their vadose zone projects. It illustrates the application of soil physics to practical problems relevant to the characterization and monitoring of the vadose zone. It includes an introduction to physical processes, including basic flow theory, and provides examples of important field-scale processes that must be recognizable by hydrogeologists. Considerable attention is given to the concepts of recharge, including how it is most accurately evaluated in the vadose zone. Field and laboratory methods for characterizing hydraulic properties in the vadose zone are also covered, and case studies illustrating these methods are provided. New and emerging technologies for monitoring the vadose zone, particularly for the purpose of detecting contaminants, are highlighted. In the last section of the book, additional case studies are presented, demonstrating applications related to seepage detection, landfill monitoring, and soil gas investigations.This book is written from the perspective of hydrogeologists and is designed to be directly applicable and to maintain continuity and consistency between chapters. It will be an invaluable primer for environmental or geotechnical consultants, regulators, or students who have no prior formal academic training in unsaturated flow concepts. Because the text contains some of the latest advances in this field, it will be an excellent reference for geologists and engineers currently working on problems of vadose zone hydrology. ... Read more

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Vadose Zone Hydrology
The basic concepts and theory of vadose zone hydrology is presented.The text is well written and organized.I've found the information on vadose zone monitoring, characterizing, and deep soil-water movement very useful.The author also presents case studies which demonstrate the practical application of the subject matter.

A good geoscience textbook for understanding the vadose zone
I have used Dan Stephens' book as a textbook in a graduate-level Geologyclass on the vadose zone.It was ideal.A lot of unsaturated zone bookshave been published in the last several years, but none of the others wassuitable for my purposes.Dan is an engaging speaker and teacher with lotsof real-world experience, both as a teacher/researcher at New Mexico Techand as an environmental consultant specializing in vadose zone problems. His experience comes across in this book, as does his personable way ofpresenting the information.Yes, there are equations.But this is not asoil physics textbook as much as it is a geosciences perspective on thevadose zone.This perspective is based on his extensive experience in aridand semi-arid settings, but some of his comments shed light on vadose zoneprocesses in more humid climates.I should add that his treatment of thisdry subject is not "dry", and relatively easy to read given thetextbook breadth of material covered.Each paragraph could be expandedinto a separate dissertation.Stephens has condensed a wealth of material,both practical and theoretical.I recommend it. ... Read more