Introduction to Physical Hydrology by Martin Hendriks
Introduction to Physical Hydrology provides a solid grounding in the principles of the subject. Exploring the principal rules that govern the flow of water on the land, it considers the three major types of water: atmospheric, ground, and soil. It gives insights into the major hydrological processes, and shows how the principles of physical hydrology inform our understanding of climate and global hydrology - the large-scale study of hydrology with which we need to grapple to fully understand the impact of the climate on water supply.The study of physical properties is done most effectively through mathematical representations of concepts and processes. Introduction to Physical Hydrology includes a carefully-developed and class-tested learning framework: an extensive range of examples and exercises, and further maths support in the form of a series of Maths Toolboxes help the reader engage with and understand the maths required to master the subject.With hydrology now being approached from environmental and social perspectives, in addition to the more traditional physical geography and civil engineering perspectives, there has never been a more important time to develop a sound understanding of the subject. Introduction to Physical Hydrology is the perfect course companion while you develop this understanding.
I think it is the best textbook for undergraduates that I have seen so farI am very fond of your examples, your exercise material and the treatment of mathematics. * Professor Hubert Savenije, Delft University of Technology *
Excellent mathematical tools, and boxes that bring extra knowledge and interesting applications. A pleasure to read. * Dr Roger Thunvik, Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden *
A detailed and thorough review of the physical principles of hydrology... case studies and examples as 'boxes', and student exercises (along with all important answers) makes this student textbook a useful addition to the literature available in this subject area. * Dr Ian Maddock, Principal Lecturer in Physical Geography, University of Worcester *
The enterprise of Hendriks in writing this book represents an ambitious and difficult task, with the self-stated objective being to provide 'a combined approach to hydrology from environmental and social perspectives, in addition to the more traditional physical geography and civil engineering perspectives'. This approach works well and is likely to be well received by those wishing to rapidly immerse themselves in this field with little or no prior knowledge. It is an ideal introductory text for undergraduates in hydrology. * Joan Estrany, University of the Balearic Islands, Spain *
Excellent mathematical tools, and boxes that bring extra knowledge and interesting applications. A pleasure to read. * Dr Roger Thunvik, Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden *
A detailed and thorough review of the physical principles of hydrology... case studies and examples as 'boxes', and student exercises (along with all important answers) makes this student textbook a useful addition to the literature available in this subject area. * Dr Ian Maddock, Principal Lecturer in Physical Geography, University of Worcester *
The enterprise of Hendriks in writing this book represents an ambitious and difficult task, with the self-stated objective being to provide 'a combined approach to hydrology from environmental and social perspectives, in addition to the more traditional physical geography and civil engineering perspectives'. This approach works well and is likely to be well received by those wishing to rapidly immerse themselves in this field with little or no prior knowledge. It is an ideal introductory text for undergraduates in hydrology. * Joan Estrany, University of the Balearic Islands, Spain *
Martin Hendriks is Associate Professor of Physical Hydrology at Utrecht University, where he teaches hydrology and physical geography at all levels, and co-ordinates their MSc programme in Physical Geography and Hydrology.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780199296842 |
| ISBN 10 | 0199296847 |
| Title | Introduction to Physical Hydrology |
| Author | Martin Hendriks |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2010-01-21 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
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