Water resources systems planning and management / Sharad K. Jain, Vijay P. Singh.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jain, S. K. (Sharad Kumar), 1960- author.

Singh, V. P. (Vijay P.), author.

Series:

Developments in water science ; 51.

Developments in water science ; 51

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Water resources development.

Water-supply--Management.

Water-supply.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (880 pages) : illustrations.

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Elsevier 2024

Summary:

Water Resources Systems Planning and Management, Second Edition, Volume 51 presents new and updated material, including case studies, examples and important updates on topics such as climate change and integrated water resources management. Authored by two renowned experts in the field of water resources, this text provides an overview of the current status of water resources utilization, the likely scenario of future demands, simulation and techniques of economic analysis, concepts of planning, the planning process, integrated planning, public involvement, reservoir sizing, and finally, systems operation and management. This book presents a comprehensive overview of the field that is relevant for students, professors, scholars, researchers, and consultants in the fields of Water Resources, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Hydrology.

Contents:

Preface to First Edition

Preface to Second Edition

Acknowledgments

I: Preliminaries

II: Decision making

III: Water resources planning and development

IV: Systems operation and management

Appendix A: Conversion Factors

Index

Notes:

Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on February 19, 2024).

ISBN:

0-12-821349-3

0-323-98412-6