Hydrometeorology Forecasting and Applications /

• Main Author: Sene, Kevin (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Edition: 2nd ed. 2016.
• Subjects: Earth sciences.; Hydrology.; Meteorology.; Atmospheric sciences.; Earth Sciences.; Atmospheric Sciences.; Hydrology/Water Resources.

This second edition explores some of the latest techniques used to provide forecasts for a wide range of water-related applications in areas such as floods, droughts, water resources and environmental impacts. The practical uses can range from decisions on whether to issue a flood warning through to...

Table of Contents:

• 1. Introduction
• Part I: Techniques
• 2. Meteorological Observations
• 3. Catchment Monitoring
• 4. Meteorological Forecasting
• Hydrological Forecasting
• 6. Demand Forecasting
• 7. Forecast Interpretation
• Part II: Selected Applications
• 8. River floods
• 9. Flash Floods
• 10. Droughts
• 11. Flow Control
• 12. Environmental Impacts
• 13. Water Resources.