Snow and Glacier Hydrology

1. Auflage. Softcover version of original hardcover Auflage 2001
ISBN: 978-90-481-5635-1
Verlag: Springer Netherlands

Buch, Englisch, 756 Seiten, Previously published in hardcover, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 1136 g

Reihe: Water Science and Technology Library

This book provides an updated discussion of snow and glacier hydrology, drawing on the results of recent investigations. It serves as a source of reference at the senior undergraduate or beginning graduate level and stimulates further interest in this important part of the hydrologic cycle.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Singh, P.

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Geologie Hydrologie, Hydrogeologie
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Aeronomie, Ionosphäre, Magnetosphäre
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Meteorologie, Klimatologie
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Limnologie (Süßwasser)

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Dedication. Preface. Acknowledgments. Part I: Preliminaries.1. Introduction. 2. Atmosphere and its Components. Part II: Propertiesand Measurement of Snow and Snow Cover.3. Properties of Snow and Ice. 4. Measurement of Snow. 5. Measurement of Depth, Water Equivalent, and Area of Snow Cover. Part III: Snowmelt and its Estimation.6. Energy Exchange Processes. 7. Streamflow Hydrograph. Part IV: Snowmelt-RunoffModeling and Forecasting.8. Snowmelt-Runoff Modeling. 9. Snowmelt Models. Part V: Hydrological Aspects of Glaciers.10. Glacier Characteristics and Mass Balance. 11. Glacial Melting. 12. Glacial Storage and Drainage Characteristics. 13. Erosion and Sediment Yield. 14. Streamflow Measurements. Appendix A. Author Index. Subject Index.