Deterministic methods in systems hydrology

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"This text presents the basic theory underlying the multitude of parameter-rich models that dominate the hydrological literature today. Its objectives are: to introduce the elements of systems science as applied to hydrologic problems; to approach flood prediction and flood routing as problems in linear systems theory, clarifying the basic assumptions and evaluating their accuracy. And to review and evaluate some deterministic models of components of the hydrologic cycle, with a view to assembling the most appropriate model of catchment response, for a particular problem in applied hydrology."--Jacket.  Read more... Abstract: This text investigates the basic principles of key deterministic methods in the systems approach to problems in the field of hydrology.  Read more... Content: 1. The Systems Viewpoint -- 2. Nature of Hydrological Systems -- 3. Some Systems Mathematics -- 4. Black-Box Analysis of Direct Storm Runoff -- 5. Linear Conceptual Models of Direct Runoff -- 6. Fitting the Model to the Data -- 7. Simple Models of Subsurface Flow -- 8. Non-Linear Deterministic Models -- Problem Set.