Hydrology : a science of nature / André Musy, Christophe Higy.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Musy, A.

Contributor:

Higy, Christophe, 1970-

Class of 1932 Fund.

Standardized Title:

Hydrologie. English

Language:

English

French

Subjects (All):

Hydrology.

Water.

Physical Description:

xxviii, 326 pages : illustrations, maps (some color) ; 27 cm

Edition:

[English edition].

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton, FL. : CRC Press ; Enfield, N.H. : Science Publishers, [2011]

Summary:

Looking beyond a purely scientific discussion of hydrology, the authors of this volume emphasize that mankind needs to recognize the urgency of the situation in which our water is threatened. Providing a comprehensive overview of the broad and complex field of hydrology, the book explores the water cycle, its various components, and its interactions with the environment in which it develops and interacts. Through this work, the authors endeavor to contribute to the sustainable development of our society and our environment.

Contents:

The hydrological cycle and the water balance

The watershed and its characteristics

Precipitation

Evaporation and interception

Flows and infiltration

Water storage and reserves

Hydrological measurement

Data handling and organization

Hydrological regimes

Hydrological processes and responses.

Notes:

"Translation of: Hydrologie, une science de la nature. [Originally published by] Presses polytechniques et universitaires romandes, Lausanne, Switzerland, 2004"--T.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-313) and indexes.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Class of 1932 Fund.

ISBN:

1578087090

9781578087099

OCLC:

654317145

Publisher Number:

99945743413