Applied Hydrometeorology
Hydraulic engineering Environmental pollution Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology Hydrogeology Hydrology/Water Resources Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Control / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution
Imprint: Springer
2009
1st ed. 2009.
EISBN 1280383550
The Atmosphere.
Atmospheric Processes.
Radiation and Temperature.
Weather Systems for Precipitation.
Weather and Precipitation in India.
Tropical Storms and Hurricanes.
Greatest Point and Areal Rainfalls.
Precipitation and Its Measurement.
Design Storm Estimation.
Statistical Analysis of Precipitation.
Foreshadowing Precipitation.
Evaporation.
Droughts.
Floods.
This book "Applied Hydrometeorology" is intended to serve as a text for senior undergraduate or beginning undergraduate courses in hydrometeorology, and will also be of value to practicing engineers and hydrologists engaged in the planning, design, development, and management of water resources. The subject matter has been developed in a logical and coherent manner and covers a wide spectrum of topics and provides a discussion of significant developments. Also emphasis is placed on the applied aspects of hydro meteorological research and practice worldwide. Numerous worked examples are provided in each chapter to enable the user to gain comprehension and understanding of the subject of hydrometeorology. Audience: This book will be of interest to senior undergraduates and graduates in meteorology, hydrology and hydrometeorology. It will also be valuable book for practicing engineers and hydrologists engaged in the planning, development and management of water resources.
Atmospheric Processes.
Radiation and Temperature.
Weather Systems for Precipitation.
Weather and Precipitation in India.
Tropical Storms and Hurricanes.
Greatest Point and Areal Rainfalls.
Precipitation and Its Measurement.
Design Storm Estimation.
Statistical Analysis of Precipitation.
Foreshadowing Precipitation.
Evaporation.
Droughts.
Floods.
This book "Applied Hydrometeorology" is intended to serve as a text for senior undergraduate or beginning undergraduate courses in hydrometeorology, and will also be of value to practicing engineers and hydrologists engaged in the planning, design, development, and management of water resources. The subject matter has been developed in a logical and coherent manner and covers a wide spectrum of topics and provides a discussion of significant developments. Also emphasis is placed on the applied aspects of hydro meteorological research and practice worldwide. Numerous worked examples are provided in each chapter to enable the user to gain comprehension and understanding of the subject of hydrometeorology. Audience: This book will be of interest to senior undergraduates and graduates in meteorology, hydrology and hydrometeorology. It will also be valuable book for practicing engineers and hydrologists engaged in the planning, development and management of water resources.
