Fundamentals of hydrology /
Tim Davie and Neil Wyndham Quinn
- Third Edition
- London, United Kingdom : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, c2019
- xviii, 285 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Chapter 1: Hydrology as A Science -- Chapter 2: Precipitation -- Chapter 3: Evaporation -- Chapter 4: Interception and Surface Storage -- Chapter 5: Groundwater -- Chapter 6: Soil Water -- Chapter 7: Runoff -- Chapter 8: Measuring Channel Flow -- Chapter 9: Streamflow Analysis and Modelling -- Chapter 10: Water Quality -- Chapter 11: Water Resources in A Changing World.
The third edition of Fundamentals of Hydrology provides an absorbing and comprehensive introduction to the understanding of how fresh water moves on and around the planet and how humans affect and manage the freshwater resources available to them. Fundamentals of Hydrology is a lively and accessible introduction to the study of hydrology at university level. It gives undergraduates a thorough understanding of hydrological processes, 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 all around the world are used to clearly explain ideas and techniques.