Physical Hydrology

This book combines a qualitative, conceptual understanding of hydrologic processes, an introduction to the quantitative representation of those processes and an understanding of approaches to hydrological measurements and the uncertainties involved in those measurements. Numerous worked examples and exercises are included throughout to help assimilate concepts, consider implications of relations developed in the book, and apply concepts to local conditions. This book provides an introduction to hydrological science and its concepts including Climate, the Hydrologic Cycle, Soils and Vegetation, Precipitation, Snow and Snowmelt, Water in Soils: Infiltration and Redistribution, Evapotranspiration, Ground Water in the Hydrological Cycle, Stream Response to Water-Input Events, Hydrology and Water-Resource Management. Suitable as a reference work for professionals already working in the field. It can also serve as a comprehensive, readily understood introduction to hydrology for professionals in related fields.

Contents

Preface

1. Introduction to Hydrologic Science
2. Basic Hydrologic Concepts
3. Climate, the Hydrologic Cycle, Soils, and Vegetation: A Global Overview
4. Precipitation
5. Snow and Snowmelt
6. Water in Soils: Infiltration and Redistribution
7. Evapotranspiration
8. Ground Water in the Hydrologic Cycle
9. Stream Response to Water-Input Events
10. Hydrology and Water-Resource Management

A. Hydrologic Quantities
B. Water as a Substance
C. Statistical Concepts Useful in Hydrology
D. Water and Energy in the Atmosphere
E. Estimation of Daily Clear-Sky Solar Radiation on Sloping Surfaces
F. Stream-Gaging Methods for Short-Term Studies
G. Hydrological Websites
References
Index