| Description |
xxvi, 326 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
1. The Australian water cycle -- 2. Rainfall -- 3. Evapotranspiration -- 4. Runnoff generation processes -- 5. Streamflow measurement, data and analysis -- 6. Floods and flood frequency analysis -- 7. Rainfall for hydrologic design -- 8. Rational method -- 9. Flood routing -- 10. Rainfall-runoff modelling -- 11. Water storage, diversions and management -- Appendix I. Streamflow data for Joyces Creek at Strathlea (gauge no. 407230) -- Appendix II. Some useful statistical formulae -- Appendix III. 'Australian Rainfall and Runoff' procedure for calculating IFD curves -- Glossary |
| Summary |
Provides an introduction to hydrology for Australian students. Promotes an understanding of the key physical processes in hydrology and provides practical examples so students can see how hydrology works in practice. A Ladson, Monash University |
| Analysis |
Hydrology & oceanography (Australia) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Hydrology -- Australia.
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| Reading List |
SEV322 recommended text 2024
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| ISBN |
9780195553581 paperback |
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