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Author:   I.R. Smith
Publisher:   Kluwer Academic Publishers Group
Imprint:   Kluwer Academic Publishers
Edition:   1992 ed.
Weight:   0.590kg
ISBN:  

9781851667246

ISBN 10:   1851667245
Pages:   285
Publication Date:   31 March 1992
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1 Hydroclimate.- 2 The structure and dynamics of river basins.- 2.1 River basin structure.- 2.2 Climate and streamflow.- 3 Outline of fluid dynamics.- 3.1 Basic features of fluid motion.- 3.2 The nature of turbulence.- 3.3 Hydrodynamic properties of particulate matter.- 3.4 The dynamics of particulate matter.- 4 The dynamics of hydraulic systems.- 4.1 Linear systems theory.- 4.2 Incomplete mixing.- 4.3 Compartment models.- 4.4 Final remarks.- 5 Hydraulic characteristics of rivers.- 5.1 River morphology.- 5.2 River mechanics.- 5.3 Hydrodynamic features of river habitats.- 6 Hydraulic characteristics of lakes.- 6.1 Lake morphology.- 6.2 Wind characteristics.- 6.3 The hydraulic structure of lakes.- 6.4 Wind-water interactions.- 6.5 Motion in isothermal lakes.- 6.6 Motion in stratified lakes.- 6.7 Surface waves.- 6.8 Other features of lake motion.- 6.9 Final remarks.- 7 River basin modification.- 7.1 Reservoirs and flow regulation.- 7.2 Modifications to river habitats.- 8 Freshwater Ecosystems.- 8.1 Idealised ecosystems.- 8.2 Rate controlled growth.- 8.3 Event controlled growth.- 8.4 Space controlled growth.- 8.5 Final remarks.- 9 Synthesis.- 9.1 Background.- 9.2 River models.- 9.3 Lake models.- References.- Appendix 1: The properties of water.- A.1 Viscosity-temperature relationship.- A.2 Density-temperature relationship.- Appendix 2: Notation.

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