Hydrology and Water Resource Systems Analysis [Hardcover] Mimikou, Maria A.; Baltas, Evangelos A. and Tsihrintzis, Vassilios A.

Book Details

• Publisher: CRC Press

• Author: Maria A. Mimikou

• Language: English

• Edition: 1

• ISBN: 9781466581302

• Pages: 448

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 10.0 x 7.1 x 1.2 inches

About the Book

"Hydrology and Water Resource Systems Analysis" is a unique and comprehensive text that bridges the gap between scientific processes and practical applications in hydrology. This book is the only one of its kind to present material that connects scientific theory with real-world applications, making it an invaluable resource for students and professionals alike. It outlines new methods and programs for solving hydrological problems in a concise, accessible format, integrating fully solved example problems throughout the text to enhance the learning experience.

Covering a wide range of essential topics, the book includes systematic treatments of surface water estimation techniques, groundwater flow theory, time series analysis, and hydrological simulation. It also dives deep into important areas such as floodplain management, reservoir and streamflow routing, sedimentation and erosion hydraulics, urban hydrology, and the hydrological design of basic hydraulic structures. The text further discusses storage spillways, energy dissipation for flood control, optimization techniques for water management projects, and methods for uncertainty analysis.

Written with advanced undergraduate and graduate students in mind, as well as for practitioners in the field, this book serves as both a comprehensive textbook and a practical compendium for hydrologists and water resource professionals. It offers the scientific background necessary to understand hydrological processes while providing the practical tools needed to solve real-world hydrological problems.