Bridges Over Water
Author: Ariel Dinar
Publisher: World Scientific
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 469
ISBN-13: 981256893X
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Current Issues of Water Management
Author: Uli Uhlig
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Published: 2011-12-02
Total Pages: 356
ISBN-13: 9533074132
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThere is an estimated 1.4 billion km3 of water in the world but only approximately three percent (39 million km3) of it is available as fresh water. Moreover, most of this fresh water is found as ice in the arctic regions, deep groundwater or atmospheric water. Since water is the source of life and essential for all life on the planet, the use of this resource is a highly important issue. "Water management" is the general term used to describe all the activities that manage the optimum use of the world's water resources. However, only a few percent of the fresh water available can be subjected to water management. It is still an enormous amount, but what's unique about water is that unlike other resources, it is irreplaceable. This book provides a general overview of various topics within water management from all over the world. The topics range from politics, current models for water resource management of rivers and reservoirs to issues related to agriculture. Water quality problems, the development of water demand and water pricing are also addressed. The collection of contributions from outstanding scientists and experts provides detailed information about different topics and gives a general overview of the current issues in water management. The book covers a wide range of current issues, reflecting on current problems and demonstrating the complexity of water management.
Modeling, Control and Optimization of Water Systems
Author: Thomas Rauschenbach
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2015-12-14
Total Pages: 308
ISBN-13: 3642160263
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book provides essential background knowledge on the development of model-based real-world solutions in the field of control and decision making for water systems. It presents system engineering methods for modelling surface water and groundwater resources as well as water transportation systems (rivers, channels and pipelines). The models in turn provide information on both the water quantity (flow rates, water levels) of surface water and groundwater and on water quality. In addition, methods for modelling and predicting water demand are described. Sample applications of the models are presented, such as a water allocation decision support system for semi-arid regions, a multiple-criteria control model for run-of-river hydropower plants, and a supply network simulation for public services.
Boundary Layer Flows
Author: Vallampati Ramachandra Prasad
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Published: 2023-02-22
Total Pages: 264
ISBN-13: 1803562188
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book provides a comprehensive overview of boundary layer flows, including laminar and turbulent flows. Chapters discuss such topics as the nature of transition, the effect of two-dimensional and isolated roughness on laminar flow, and progress in the design of low-drag airfoils. They also present theoretical and experimental results in boundary layer flows and discuss directions for future research.
Bridges Over Water: Understanding Transboundary Water Conflict, Negotiation And Cooperation (Second Edition)
Author: Ariel Dinar
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Published: 2013-02-21
Total Pages: 432
ISBN-13: 9814436674
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBridges over Water places the study of transboundary water conflicts, negotiation, and cooperation in the context of various disciplines, such as international relations, international law, international negotiations, and economics. It demonstrates their application, using various quantitative approaches, such as river basin modeling, quantitative negotiation theory, and game theory. Case-studies of particular transboundary river basins, lakes, and aquifers are also considered.This second edition updates the literature on international water and in-depth analyses on political developments and cooperation between riparian states. With an appended chapter on principles and practices of negotiation, and a new case study on the La Plata Basin, this edition is a timely update to the field of transboundary water studies.
Watershed Models
Author: Vijay P. Singh
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2010-09-28
Total Pages: 678
ISBN-13: 1420037439
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWatershed modeling is at the heart of modern hydrology, supplying rich information that is vital to addressing resource planning, environmental, and social problems. Even in light of this important role, many books relegate the subject to a single chapter while books devoted to modeling focus only on a specific area of application. Recognizing the
Public Participation in the Governance of International Freshwater Resources
Author: Carl E. Bruch
Publisher: United Nations University Press
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 521
ISBN-13: 9280811061
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBruch, a senior attorney of the Environmental Law Institute, presents work from an April 2003 symposium co-sponsored by the Environmental Law Institute, the United Nations University, and other institutions. Papers from the symposium identify innovative approaches in watershed management and look at political, linguistic, legal, cultural, and geogr
Geographic Information Systems in Water Resources Engineering
Author: Lynn E. Johnson
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2016-04-19
Total Pages: 316
ISBN-13: 1420069144
DOWNLOAD EBOOKState-of-the-art GIS spatial data management and analysis tools are revolutionizing the field of water resource engineering. Familiarity with these technologies is now a prerequisite for success in engineers' and planners' efforts to create a reliable infrastructure.GIS in Water Resource Engineering presents a review of the concepts and application
Handbook of Research on Hydroinformatics: Technologies, Theories and Applications
Author: Gasmelseid, Tagelsir Mohamed
Publisher: IGI Global
Published: 2010-07-31
Total Pages: 617
ISBN-13: 1615209085
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"This book provides relevant theoretical frameworks and empirical research findings in the area hydroinformatics to assist professionals to improve their understanding of the development and use of decision support tools to support decision making and integrated water management at different organizational levels and domains"--Provided by publisher.
Natural and Anthropogenic Disasters
Author: M.K. Jha
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2010-07-20
Total Pages: 628
ISBN-13: 9048124980
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe major challenges of the 21st century faced by human beings are how to achieve water security, food security, energy security and environmental security. Owing to enhanced natural/anthropogenic disasters worldwide, these challenges become much more complicated and daunting especially for developing countries. Therefore, it is important to highlight the risk of different disasters as well as the modern tools and techniques for minimizing disaster incidence and losses. Disaster management being highly multidisciplinary in nature, a comprehensive book dealing with different aspects of disaster management, and encompassing important disasters faced by humankind is presently not available. This book is an attempt to fulfill this gap. It provides clear, comprehensive, and up-to-date information about different facets of disaster management along with salient case studies. The book highlights the current status of disaster management focusing on developing nations, discusses vital issues such as climate change and sustainable development, modern approaches and tools/techniques, and the challenges of and future R&D needs for sustainable disaster management.
