Applied Soil Hydrology

Author : Viliam Novák,Hana Hlaváčiková
Publisher : Springer
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030018061

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Applied Soil Hydrology by Viliam Novák,Hana Hlaváčiková Pdf

This state-of-the-art book clearly explains the basic principles of soil hydrology and the current knowledge in this field. It particularly highlights the estimation and application of measurements and evaluation of soil-hydrophysical characteristics using simulation models, with a focus on elucidating the basic hydrophysical characteristics of soil, such as soil water potential and hydraulic conductivity, as well as the methods of measurement. It also addresses topics such as stony soil, water repellent soils, and water movement modeling in those media. The book presents soil hydrology in a simple way, while quantitatively expressing the soil water state and movement. It clearly and precisely describes basic terms of soil hydrology with a minimum of mathematics. It also includes the latest research findings in the field as well as the basics of the mathematical modeling of water movement in the soil-plant-atmosphere system (SPAS), using original research results to illustrate these issues. This book is of interest to all scientists and professionals in soil hydrology, including beginners, as well as those interested and working in hydrology in general and soil hydrology in particular. In addition, it can also be used by specialists and students in related fields like agronomy, forestry, meteorology, hydrology, environmental engineering, environmental protection, and geography.

Author : Klaus Bohne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Hydrologie
ISBN : 1593262604

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An Introduction Into Applied Soil Hydrology by Klaus Bohne Pdf

Author : Lambert B. McCarty,Lewis Ray Hubbard, Jr.,Virgil Quisenberry
Publisher : Springer
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2015-12-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319242262

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Applied Soil Physical Properties, Drainage, and Irrigation Strategies. by Lambert B. McCarty,Lewis Ray Hubbard, Jr.,Virgil Quisenberry Pdf

The book is a realistic blend of basic knowledge and understanding in soil physical properties. It will enable the reader to scientifically analyze soils to develop practical and successful means of providing sufficient drainage and to develop science-based irrigation strategies. Only basic mathematical knowledge is necessary to understand and apply the proven principles covered. With limited resources that are increasing significantly in costs, the book blends the ideal concept of providing sufficient drainage and irrigation based on using soil physical properties but with financial limitations in mind. One traditional problem with many Soil Physics, Drainage, and Irrigations-based texts is the prerequisite of understanding complicated calculus-based mathematics. Although necessary for a theory-based text, our text was developed with practitioners in mind where such complicated mathematics was avoided but referenced if the reader wishes to further explore the specific topic. Another problem with many traditional texts is the lack of practical examples or case-studies allowing readers to relate their specific scenarios to similar types of situations. We have purposely included numerous examples and practical field experiences. This is especially true when many of the theoretical ideals are covered, followed by explanations of how such ideals can be applied in the laboratory and field.

Author : Miroslav Kutílek,Donald R. Nielsen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015034031461

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Soil Hydrology by Miroslav Kutílek,Donald R. Nielsen Pdf

Author : Humberto Blanco,Sandeep Kumar,Stephen H. Anderson
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2022-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781486313785

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Soil Hydrology in a Changing Climate by Humberto Blanco,Sandeep Kumar,Stephen H. Anderson Pdf

A changing climate is causing challenges for soil and water management in many parts of the world. Current soil management practices need to be redesigned to effectively address present and future fluctuating climates. Soil Hydrology in a Changing Climate explores how soil management practices impact soil hydrological characteristics, and how we can improve our understanding of soil and water management under changing conditions. Soil hydrology includes water infiltration and soil water storage, which are critical for agricultural plant and animal production. With our future climate predicted to include hotter, drier conditions, increases in evapotranspiration as well as fewer, more intense storms, improved soil management and soil hydrology are critical to ensuring our agriculture production can meet human demand. This comprehensive book is a valuable resource for land managers, soil conservationists, researchers and others who wish to understand how different management practices affect soil and water dynamics and how these practices can be adjusted to enhance agricultural sustainability and environmental quality.

Author : Klaus Bohne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3510653904

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An Introduction Into Applied Soil Hydrology by Klaus Bohne Pdf

Historically speaking, soil science was associated with agriculture and was subdivided into several branches. One of them was soil physics, dealing with soil mechanics, soil and water relationships and solute transport through porous media. Today, we consider soil physics as part of environmental sciences. Soil hydrology, which comprises a large part of soil physics, may now be considered as part of hydrology and is closely related to geohydrology. This is the approach followed in this book. Environmental issues frequently become critical and require taking effective measures to minimize disasters. Accordingly this book is written primarily from an engineering approach. This book is addressing students, engineers and those working in the natural sciences to obtain a basic understanding of soil hydrology. Based on my university teaching over several decades, it is intended to help students with limited mathematical and physical background to fully appreciate selected basic concepts of soil hydrology. It will also appeal to readers who seek a concise introduction to soil hydrology. The reader will obtain an overall understanding of how processes in porous media may affect land use and the environment, and how to easily apply principles of soil hydrology to common problems. There is an abundance of sophisticated equipment used to monitor, measure and analyze soil processes related to soil hydrology. The intention here is to help those readers who do not possess such equipment or expensive software. For those who cannot afford lengthy investigations, the information presented here can help in the development of measurement programs and suggest helpful ways to analyze field data. Throughout the book, simple applications of soil hydrological concepts are presented that yield effective, reasonable solutions to environmental management problems, farming technique problems, and issues in land reclamation and land improvement. Attached you find a copy of the book on CD including an Appendix containing software to explain details, evaluate soil hydraulic parameters and perform simulations. The special file named "guide to files" outlines what each file does.

Author : Simone Di Prima,Mirko Castellini,Artemi Cerdà,Jesús Rodrigo-Comino
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783039365050

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Soil Hydrology for a Sustainable Land Management by Simone Di Prima,Mirko Castellini,Artemi Cerdà,Jesús Rodrigo-Comino Pdf

Soil hydrology determines the water–soil–plant interactions in the Earth’s system because porous medium acts as an interface within the atmosphere and lithosphere; regulates main processes such as runoff discharge, aquifer recharge, movement of water, and solutes into the soil; and ultimately the amount of water retained and available for plants growth. Soil hydrology can be strongly affected by land management. Therefore, investigations aimed at assessing the impact of land management changes on soil hydrology are necessary, especially to optimize water resources. This Special Issue collects 12 original contributions addressing the state-of-the-art advances in soil hydrology for sustainable land management. These contributions cover a wide range of topics including (i) the effects of land use change, (ii) water use efficiency, (iii) erosion risk, (iv) solute transport, and (v) new methods and devices for improved characterization of soil physical and hydraulic properties. They include both field and laboratory experiments as well as modelling studies. Different spatial scales, i.e., from field to regional scales, and a wide range of geographic regions are also covered. The collection of these manuscripts presented in this Special Issue provides a relevant knowledge contribution for effective saving water resources and sustainable land management.

Author : Edmond F. Schulz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Hydraulic engineering
ISBN : STANFORD:36105030292192

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Problems in Applied Hydrology by Edmond F. Schulz Pdf

Author : Henry Lin
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 860 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012-08-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780123869418

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Hydropedology by Henry Lin Pdf

Overviews and fundamentals -- Case studies and applications -- Advances in modeling, mapping, and coupling.

Author : Humberto Blanco,Sandeep Kumar,Stephen H. Anderson
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2022-12-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781486313792

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Soil Hydrology in a Changing Climate by Humberto Blanco,Sandeep Kumar,Stephen H. Anderson Pdf

A changing climate is causing challenges for soil and water management in many parts of the world. Current soil management practices need to be redesigned to effectively address present and future fluctuating climates. Soil Hydrology in a Changing Climate explores how soil management practices impact soil hydrological characteristics, and how we can improve our understanding of soil and water management under changing conditions. Soil hydrology includes water infiltration and soil water storage, which are critical for agricultural plant and animal production. With our future climate predicted to include hotter, drier conditions, increases in evapotranspiration as well as fewer, more intense storms, improved soil management and soil hydrology are critical to ensuring our agriculture production can meet human demand. This comprehensive book is a valuable resource for land managers, soil conservationists, researchers and others who wish to understand how different management practices affect soil and water dynamics and how these practices can be adjusted to enhance agricultural sustainability and environmental quality.

Author : Ray K. Linsley,Max Adam Kohler,Joseph L. H. Paulhus
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 712 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1949
Category : Hydrology
ISBN : UOM:39015004595412

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Applied Hydrology by Ray K. Linsley,Max Adam Kohler,Joseph L. H. Paulhus Pdf

Author : John C. Manning
Publisher : Waveland Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781478634799

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Applied Principles of Hydrology by John C. Manning Pdf

Less than 1% of the Earth’s water is available for human use, the average family uses 400 gallons of water daily, and expected population growth means an increase in water use. The study of hydrology—how water behaves as it moves through the water cycle—is vital to reducing strains on our water supply and infrastructure. Written for those who want to understand hydrologic principles without a background in mathematics, Manning’s basic water science text begins with the physical and chemical attributes that make water a unique substance and proceeds with a step-by-step discussion of the water cycle. Scientific principles are illustrated by real-world examples, while “investigations” sections offer practical suggestions for making measurements and/or interpretations of hydrological variables in the local environment and for applying principles discussed in the text. This well-structured, reader-friendly text benefits not only students in elementary hydrology courses, but also those studying broader areas of natural resources, ecology, geography, and urban planning.

Author : Michael Kasenow
Publisher : Water Resources Publication
Page : 862 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Science
ISBN : 1887201289

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Applied Ground-water Hydrology and Well Hydraulics by Michael Kasenow Pdf

Author : Harry Vereecken,Andrew Binley,Giorgio Cassiani,André Revil,Konstantin Titov
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2007-04-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402049125

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Applied Hydrogeophysics by Harry Vereecken,Andrew Binley,Giorgio Cassiani,André Revil,Konstantin Titov Pdf

This book focuses on the the application of hydrogeophysical methods to the understanding of hydrological processes and environmental problems dealing with the flow of water and the transport of solutes and contaminants. Taking a process-driven approach, the book offers a series of process-driven chapters, each authored by leading experts. Areas covered include: infiltration and solute transport processes, biogeochemical functioning of soil-water systems, coastal groundwater interactions, cold region hydrology, engineered barriers and landfill processes.

Author : Yakov Pachepsky,W.J. Rawls
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2004-12-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0444517057

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Development of Pedotransfer Functions in Soil Hydrology by Yakov Pachepsky,W.J. Rawls Pdf

Environmental and agricultural modeling and assessment have a multitude of uses for soil parameters governing retention and transport of water and chemicals in soils. These parameters are notorious for the difficulties and high labor costs involved in measuring them. Good estimates instead of direct measurements may be accurate enough for many applications. Pedotransfer functions provide such estimates by utilizing available soil survey information to translate data we have into data we need. This book is the first book on the topic. It provides the unique compendium of pedotransfer functions, summarizes the vast international experience in this field, and shows how the value of soil data can be increased by using them in pedotransfer functions to predict soil hydrologic and related properties. The book is a rich source of information crucial for environmental research and applications.