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Hydrological Modelling in Arid and Semi-Arid Areas

By Soroosh Sorooshian , Howard Wheater , K. D. Sharma

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2008
ISBN
0521869188, 9780521869188, 9780511378881
LCC
GB656.2.H9 H925 2008
Open Library ID
OL10437811M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
8 MB (8058247 bytes)
Series
International hydrology series
Edition
1
Pages
223\223
Topic
Mathematics Logic
Scanned
yes
Time added
2010-05-17 00:23:50

Description

Arid and semi-arid regions are defined as areas where water is at its most scarce. The hydrological regime in these areas is extreme and highly variable, and they face great pressures to deliver and manage freshwater resources. However, there is no guidance on the decision support tools that are needed to underpin flood and water resource management in arid areas. UNESCO initiated the Global network for Water and Development Information for arid lands (GWADI), and arranged a workshop of the world's leading experts to discuss these issues. This book presents chapters from contributors to the workshop, and includes case studies from the world's major arid regions to demonstrate model applications, and web links to tutorials and state of the art modelling software. This volume is a valuable reference for researchers and engineers working on the water resources of arid and semi-arid regions.

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