Hydrological Processes Of The Danube River Basin

Author : Mitja Brilly
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2010-08-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789048134236

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Hydrological Processes of the Danube River Basin by Mitja Brilly Pdf

The Danube River Basin is shared by 19 countries and there is no river basin in the world shared by so many nations. Europe’s second largest river basin with a total 2 area of about 800,000 km is also home to 83 million people of different cultures, languages and historical backgrounds. Management of common water sources and overcoming dif?culties caused by droughts and ?oods requires co-operation between the countries. In 1971 these c- mon interests stimulated the hydrologists of – at that time – eight Danube countries to begin regional co- operation in the framework of the International Hydrological Decade of UNESCO. The result of this research was The Hydrological Monograph of the Danube and its Catchment, which was published in 1986. Since 1975 this co-operation has continued under the umbrella of the International Hydrological Programme (IHP) of UNESCO. In the past 20 years political turbulence has caused an increase in the number of countries, making the co-operation dif?cult at times.

Author : Abdelazim Negm,Liliana Zaharia,Gabriela Ioana-Toroimac
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2022-06-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031038655

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The Lower Danube River by Abdelazim Negm,Liliana Zaharia,Gabriela Ioana-Toroimac Pdf

This book provides essential information and recent findings on hydro-environmental issues in the Lower Danube River, particularly its hydrological and hydromorphological processes; physico-chemical features; climate and water-related hazards; and not only the biodiversity and quality but also the sustainable management and governance of its hydro-environment. Accordingly, it presents a broad range of scientific information on the lower sector of the second-longest river in Europe, which holds major economic importance and has been severely impacted by human pressures, especially since the second part of the last century. The engineering works (e.g. dams, reservoirs, levees, channelization, etc.) on the Danube and its tributaries, despite their benefits to society, have altered its flow and significantly reduced its sediment load, with consequences for hydromorphological processes and aquatic ecosystems. These ecosystems have also been affected by pollution from various sources. To promote sustainable management of the Danube River and its watershed, several strategies and measures have been developed by a number of institutions, from the European level to the national and regional levels (commissions, national authorities, non-governmental organizations, etc.). Compared to the upper and middle sectors of the Danube, the lower sector has received less attention in the international scientific literature in terms of hydro-environmental issues. The book fills this gap and provides current and original insights and findings from recent studies conducted by scientists from three countries drained by the Lower Danube River and its tributaries: Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia. This unique book will be of great scientific interest to professional engineers, policy planners and policymakers in the three countries mentioned above, helping them to implement their own sustainable development plans. It also offers a valuable resource for graduate students, researchers and stakeholders.

Author : John Lawson
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000448160

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River Basin Management by John Lawson Pdf

River Basin Management is a collection of papers presented at a conference on implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive, held in Budapest in May 2005. The Water Framework Directive requires progressive protection and enhancement to rivers, lakes, estuaries, coastal waters and wetlands by the year 2015. At the heart of this major new piece of legislation is the requirement for all EU member states to prepare river basin management plans for all river basin catchments, providing the basis for coordinated improvements to water management, leading to better water quality and sustainable aquatic environments in lakes and rivers. The papers cover a wide range of topics including pilot studies for the development of river basin management plans, public participation in the planning process, water quality monitoring, modeling and analysis, identifying and addressing pollution and meeting environmental objectives. The book presents an array of experience from eighteen European countries in the implementation of the EU’s most far reaching environmental legislation. It is an invaluable source of information and ideas for the widespread preparation of river basin management plans now starting throughout Europe.

Author : Igor Liska
Publisher : Springer
Page : 525 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662477397

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The Danube River Basin by Igor Liska Pdf

This volume offers a comprehensive review of the chemical, biological and hydromorphological quality of the Danube. The first part examines the chemical pollution of surface waters, focusing on organic compounds (with special emphasis given to EU WFD priority substances and Danube River Basin specific pollutants), heavy metals and nutrients. Attention is also given to pollution of groundwater and drinking water resources by hazardous substances and to radioactivity in the Danube. The second part highlights the biology and hydromorphology of the Danube. It focuses on benthic macroinvertebrates, phytobenthos, macrophytes, fish, phytoplankton as well as microbiology, with chapters dedicated to gaps and uncertainties in the ecological status assessment and to invasive alien species. Further chapters dealing with the hydromorphology, sediment management and isotope hydrology complete the overall picture of the status of the Danube.

Author : I.L. Murphy
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401728058

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Protecting Danube River Basin Resources by I.L. Murphy Pdf

Eastern and Western, NATO partner and member country specialists discuss recent accomplishments in the sharing of timely, accurate data and information to protect the water resources of the Danube Basin, a strategic region shared by two Western and 11 former Communist countries. An International Commission, continuing the work of an ad hoc environmental management programme, is expected to take over in 1997 and may well adopt the recommendations of this timely workshop. These recommendations include the establishment of a central source of water quality data and information on levels of pollution, government standards and their enforcement, NGO environmental groups, and other programmes and policies. The editor, Dr. Irene Lyons Murphy, received support from the United States Institute of Peace during 1995- a study of the cooperative management of Danube River resources which began with the end of the Cold War. It analyzes the development and ratification of the Danube River Protection Convention and other aspects of joint pro-environment activities from 1991 to 1996. Its title The Danube: A River Basin in Transition is to be published in early 1997. Users, investors in new and/or joint business ventures, national and international governments, research scientists, the media, NGOs and the general public will be served on the Internet and through the distribution of CD-ROM and diskettes.

Author : Dorota Świątek,Tomasz Okruszko
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 3642190596

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Modelling of Hydrological Processes in the Narew Catchment by Dorota Świątek,Tomasz Okruszko Pdf

Since climate and land use strongly affect the runoff pattern and intensity of solute export, it is likely that some observations and conclusions formulated on the basis of investigations carried out in forested catchment may not be fully adequate to describe controls on solute export from agricultural watersheds. The primary objective of the present research is to better understand the flow paths that affect the fluxes of dissolved compounds from a small agricultural catchment during snowmelt. This book focuses on spring snowmelt, because this is the dominant hydrological event in many moderate and high latitude catchments and, thus, is regarded as a prominent factor influencing the quality of surface waters

Author : Assefa M. Melesse
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9400798598

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Nile River Basin by Assefa M. Melesse Pdf

This book presents results of scientific studies ranging from hydrological modelling to water management and policy issues in the Nile River basin. It examines the physical, hydrometeorological and hydrogeological description of the basin along with analysis in understanding the hydrological processes of the basin under the changing land-use stemming from population pressure and increased natural resources tapping. The book discusses the increased impact of climate change on the river flows, and such issues as water availability and demand, management and policy to offset the imbalance between demand and available resources. This book will be of interest to researchers, practitioners, water resources mangers, policy makers as well as graduate and undergraduate students. It is a useful reference text for ecohydrology, arid zone hydrology, hydrology of transboundary rivers and similar courses.

Author : Abdelazim M. Negm,Gheorghe Romanescu,Martina Zeleňáková
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 591 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030223205

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Water Resources Management in Romania by Abdelazim M. Negm,Gheorghe Romanescu,Martina Zeleňáková Pdf

This book discusses water resources management in Romania from a hydrological perspective, presenting the latest research developments and state-of-the-art knowledge that can be applied to efficiently solve a variety of problems in integrated water resources management. It focuses on a wide range of water resources issues – from hydrology and water quantity, quality and supply to flood protection, hydrological hazards and ecosystems, and includes case studies from various watersheds in Romania. As such, the book appeals to researchers, practitioners and graduates as well as to anybody interested in water resources management.

Author : Andrea Haefner
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317213963

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Negotiating for Water Resources by Andrea Haefner Pdf

Over 90 per cent of the world population lives in countries that share a river basin with others. Freshwater resources are scarce and different nations, actors and users compete for limited resources in transboundary river basins; often conflicting with each other. Water is a resource with no substitute: it cannot be secured in sufficiently large quantities through long-distance trade deals; and, due to the interconnectivity of the hydrological system, the actions of one country in its water management have a direct bearing on the interests of neighbouring countries. For instance, in the Mekong River Basin, current hydropower and navigation developments in certain countries impact on traditional sources of income such as fisheries, and rice production in others. These kinds of changes in water use have given rise to conflict between countries in that region and others, but have also led, in some cases, to greater cooperation. The past few decades have seen a number of new agreements about the sharing of river resources and cooperation between riparian states. Negotiating for Water Resources explores the drivers of conflict and cooperation between states in transnational river basins. Drawing on extensive fieldwork and interviews on the Mekong, Danube and La Plata River Basins, the book provides a three level analysis across three case studies, including the regional framework (EU, ASEAN and Mercosur), the River Basin Organisations (ICPDR, MRC and CIC) and the micro-level. The key question of the book is: To what extent do power asymmetries prevent or inhibit cooperation between riparian states over water resources? This is linked to the question of how institutions contribute to mitigate competition for natural resources and how states interact in a multilateral arena. Overall, the book argues that cooperation in transboundary river basins is possible even where there are asymmetric power relations, challenging realist assumptions about competition and conflict over resources.

Author : Andreas Herrmann,Sybille A. Schumann,Ladislav Holko
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Basins (Geology)
ISBN : STANFORD:36105133383658

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Status and Perspectives of Hydrology in Small Basins by Andreas Herrmann,Sybille A. Schumann,Ladislav Holko Pdf

Author : Klement Tockner,Christiane Zarfl,Christopher T. Robinson
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 946 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780081026137

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Rivers of Europe by Klement Tockner,Christiane Zarfl,Christopher T. Robinson Pdf

Rivers of Europe, Second Edition, presents the latest update on the only primary source of complete and comparative baseline data on the biological and hydrological characteristics of more than 180 of the highest profile rivers in Europe. With even more full-color photographs and maps, the book includes conservation information on current patterns of river use and the extent to which human society has exploited and impacted them. Each chapter includes up to 10 featured rivers, with detailed information on their physiography, hydrology, ecology/biodiversity and human impacts. Rivers selected for specific coverage include the largest, the most natural, and those most affected by humans. This book provides the most comprehensive information ecologists and conservation managers need to better assess their management and meet the EU legislative good governance targets. Includes comparison photos of rivers, along with information on the history and management of each river Presents summary information on hydrological, ecological and freshwater biodiversity patterns and trends of each river Highlights environmental issues of great importance to citizens and governments, including fragmentation by dams, pollution, introduction of nonnative species and reductions in biodiversity

Author : A. J. Dolman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Climatic changes
ISBN : 1901502619

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Soil-vegetation-atmosphere Transfer Schemes and Large-scale Hydrological Models by A. J. Dolman Pdf

Author : I. L. Murphy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9401728062

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Protecting Danube River Basin Resources by I. L. Murphy Pdf

Author : International Association of Hydrological Sciences
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Groundwater tracers
ISBN : 1901502015

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Integrated Methods in Catchment Hydrology by International Association of Hydrological Sciences Pdf

Author : Avijit Gupta
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1044 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119412601

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Large Rivers by Avijit Gupta Pdf

An updated treatment of management and geomorphology of large rivers around the world The newly revised Second Edition of Large Rivers: Geomorphology and Management delivers a thoroughly updated exploration of the form and function of major rivers. The book brings together a set of papers on the large rivers of the world, offering readers an insightful examination of a demanding subject. The new Second Edition of the book includes fully updated and revised chapters, as well as two entirely new chapters on the Ayeyarwady and the Arctic rivers. This fascinating volume describes the environmental requirements for creating and maintaining a major river system, case studies on over a dozen large rivers from different continents in a variety of physical environments, and the measurement and management of large rivers. Unmatched in scope, Large Rivers sheds light on a subject lacking in comprehensive study. Readers will benefit from the inclusion of: A thorough introduction to the geology of large river systems, hydrology and discharge, transcontinental moving and storage of sediment, and the greatest floods and largest rivers An exploration of the classification, architecture, and evolution of large-river deltas Discussions of sedimentology and stratigraphy of large river deposits, including their recognition in the ancient record and the distinction from incised valley fills An examination of the effects of tectonism, climate change, and sea-level change on the form and behavior of the modern Amazon river and its floodplain Measurement and management of large rivers The effect of climatic change on large rivers Perfect for postgraduate students and researchers in fluvial geomorphology, hydrology, sedimentary geology, and river management, Large Rivers: Geomorphology and Management will also earn a place in the libraries of engineers and environmental consultants in the private and public sectors working on major rivers around the world.