Hydrology and Hydroclimatology Principles and Applications [Hardcover]

This book presents a systematic approach to understanding and applying the principles of hydrology and hydroclimatology, examining the interactions among different components of the water cycle. It takes a fresh look at the fundamentals and challenges in hydrologic and hydroclimatic systems as well as climate change. The author describes the application of nontraditional data sets and new investigation techniques to water-related problems. He also examines long lead forecasting and simulation, time series analysis, and risk and uncertainty in hydrologic design.

Introduction
Introduction
Systems Approach
Hydrologic Cycle
Hydrologic Variability
Disposition of Energy and Matters
Representations, Statistical and Simulation Models
Extreme Values, Vulnerability, Risk and Uncertainty
Water Availability
Water Sustainability
Tools and Techniques

Peoples Perception- Public Awareness
Integrated Water Cycle Management
Economics of Water
Water Supply vs. Water Demand
Clean Water Act
Overall Organization of This Book
Problems
References

Hydroclimatic Systems
Introduction
General Systems' Characteristics
Systems Modeling
The Earth System
The Atmosphere
The Lithosphere
The Biosphere
The Hydrosphere
Hydrologic Cycle
The Catchment Basin System
Groundwater System
Concluding Remarks
Problems
References

Hydro-Climaticprocesses
Introduction
Atmosphere characteristics
Physical Behavior of the Atmosphere
Heat and Temperature Relationship
Measures of Water Vapor in the Atmosphere
Clouds and Precipitation Formation
Climate Variability
Case Studies
Conclusion
Problems
References

Hydrologic Cycle Analysis
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