Sene Hydrometeorology

Forecasting and Applications
1. Auflage 2009
ISBN: 978-90-481-3403-8
Verlag: Springer Netherland
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 355 Seiten

Reihe: Earth and Environmental Science

This book describes recent developments in hydrometeorological forecasting techniques for a range of timescales, from short term to seasonal and longer terms. It conveniently brings together both meteorological and hydrological aspects in a single volume.

Kevin Sene is a civil engineer and researcher with wide experience in flood forecasting, water resources and hydrometeorological studies. He has published some 45 scientific and conference papers on topics in hydrology, hydrometeorology and hydraulics, and a book Flood Warning, Forecasting and Emergency Response (Springer, 2008).

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sene, Kevin

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction. Forecasting Applications. Operational Forecasting. Decision Support.- Part I. Techniques. 2. Monitoring. Meteorological Observations. Hydrological Observations. Monitoring Networks. 3. Meteorological Forecasting. Forecasting Techniques. Operational Considerations. 4. Hydrological Forecasting. Forecasting Techniques. Operational Considerations. 5. Demand Forecasting. Water Supply. Irrigation. Power Generation. 6. Decision Support. Thresholds. Decision Support Systems. Dealing With Uncertainty.- Part 2. Selected Applications. 7. Flood Forecasting. Operational Flood Forecasting. Selected Applications. 8. Drought Forecasting. Forecasting Techniques. Selected Applications. 9. Flow Control. River Structures. Reservoirs. Urban Drainage. 10 Environmental Impacts. Forecasting Techniques. Selected Applications. 11. Water Resources. Forecasting Techniques. References. Glossary.

Über Autor(innen)

Kevin Sene is a civil engineer and researcher with wide experience in flood forecasting, water resources and hydrometeorological studies. He has published some 45 scientific and conference papers on topics in hydrology, hydrometeorology and hydraulics, and a book Flood Warning, Forecasting and Emergency Response (Springer, 2008).