Hillslope And Watershed Hydrology

This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Hillslope and Watershed Hydrology" that was published in Water

Hillslope and Watershed Hydrology.

A complete guide to the behavior of water on graded land Hillslope Hydrology provides a comprehensive introduction to the behavior of water on a slope. Describing the fates of precipitation, the mechanics of runoff, and the calculations involved in assessment, this book clarifies the complex interplay of soils, sediment, subsurface flow, overland flow, saturation, erosion, and more. An ideal resource for graduate students of Earth science, environmental science, civil engineering, architecture, landscape management, and related fields, this informative guide provides the essential information needed to work effectively with graded land or predict outcomes of precipitation.

An comprehensive working reference, Watershed Hydrology begins with an overview of the hydrologic cycle and examines the basic concepts of storage in that cycle. The well-organized chapters cover topics such as: water and energy, storage of water in the atmosphere, water in the vegetative zone, water in the terrasphere (soil), water in the hydrosphere, and watershed management.

Of interest to both the theoretical modeling community and to the field researcher, it explores the major hydrological processes encountered in the field, in the laboratory and through computer modeling. As such, the text is seen as a major contribution in the search for initiatives linking hillslope hydrology modeling, field methods for parameterization and new conceptualization based on field observation. Among the many topics covered are: vegetation and hydroclimate, determination of hydraulic soil properties, soil water hysteresis, surface sealing and infiltration, overland flow and erosion, hydrogeochemistry of snow and snowmelt, subsurface runoff, solute transport in soils and runoff production in peat-covered catchments. Each chapter provides state of the art discussions and indicates areas where further research is needed.

Hydrology is the branch of science that is concerned with the movement and management of water on the surface of Earth, beneath the surface of Earth, as well as in the atmosphere. Hillslopes make up the flanks of valleys and the margins of eroding uplands. Hillslope hydrology is a scientific study to understand the hillslope runoff processes and the contribution of groundwater to storm runoff. Such hydrologic organization brings in distinct characteristics in soil and vegetation of hilltops, valleys and between sunny and shady slopes. The topographic gradients present on the hillslopes drive water, sediments and biogeochemical fluxes down the hillslopes. Hydrologic processes are traditionally studied at hillslope-to-catchment scales (tens of meters to kilometers). An important area of study in this field is the interplay of sediments, subsurface flow, soil erosion and overland flow. This book provides significant information of this discipline to help develop a good understanding of hillslope hydrology and its related fields. From theories to research to practical applications, case studies related to all contemporary topics of relevance to this field have been included herein. This book will help new researchers by foregrounding their knowledge in this branch.

Presents recent data on how forest management activities and urbanization have influenced the hydrologic and geomorphic responses of watersheds. Focusing on the Pacific Northwest, the 12 contributions discuss wetland processes, channel disturbance, changes in hydrology, and susceptibility to landslides in cities, and consider the effects of timber harvesting and road construction on stream flow, sediment yield, and erosion. Field studies of paired experimental/manipulated watersheds, plot studies, and spatially distributed models are provided. No index. c. Book News Inc.