Hydrology: An Introduction
Cambridge University Press, 8/11/2005
EAN 9780521824798, ISBN10: 0521824796
Hardcover, 616 pages, 24.9 x 19 x 3.8 cm
Language: English
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.
Foreword
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.
Pre-publication praise for Hydrology - An Introduction: 'Wilfried Brutsaert presents the topics of classical hydrology through rigorous formulations of their governing fluid mechanics starting from first principles. Drawing upon his broad personal experience and employing both clear prose and revealing illustrations, he discusses and supports the approximations needed to answer quantitative questions. His fine textbook will become the accepted starting point for learning this branch of geophysics.' Peter S. Eagleson, Professor Emeritus, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology