Stream Hydrology: An Introduction for Ecologists by Nancy D. Gordon (English) Pa

Description: Stream Hydrology by Nancy D. Gordon, Brian L. Finlayson, Thomas A. McMahon, Christopher J. Gippel, Rory J. Nathan This book provides a common language for improving communication between researchers, biologists, environmental engineers and others managing or studying riverine environments. It summarises stream classification, stream rehabilitation and methods for determining instream flow requirements. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Since the publication of the first edition (1994) there have been rapid developments in the application of hydrology, geomorphology and ecology to stream management. In particular, growth has occurred in the areas of stream rehabilitation and the evaluation of environmental flow needs. The concept of stream health has been adopted as a way of assessing stream resources and setting management goals. Stream Hydrology: An Introduction for Ecologists Second Edition documents recent research and practice in these areas. Chapters provide information on sampling, field techniques, stream analysis, the hydrodynamics of moving water, channel form, sediment transport and commonly used statistical methods such as flow duration and flood frequency analysis. Methods are presented from engineering hydrology, fluvial geomorphology and hydraulics with examples of their biological implications. This book demonstrates how these fields are linked and utilised in modern, scientific river management. * Emphasis on applications, from collecting and analysing field measurements to using data and tools in stream management. * Updated to include new sections on environmental flows, rehabilitation, measuring stream health and stream classification. * Critical reviews of the successes and failures of implementation. * Revised and updated windows-based AQUAPAK software. This book is essential reading for 2nd/3rd year undergraduates and postgraduates of hydrology, stream ecology and fisheries science in Departments of Physical Geography, Biology, Environmental Science, Landscape Ecology, Environmental Engineering and Limnology. It would be valuable reading for professionals working in stream ecology, fisheries science and habitat management, environmental consultants and engineers. Back Cover Water plays an important part in todays environmental concerns. Since the publication of the first edition there have been rapid developments in the application of hydrology, geomorphology and ecology to stream management. In particular, growth has occurred in the areas of stream rehabilitation and the evaluation of environmental flow needs. The concept of stream health has been adopted as a way of assessing stream resources and setting management goals. Stream Hydrology: An Introduction for Ecologists Second Edition documents recent research and practice in these areas. Chapters provide information on sampling, field techniques, stream analysis, the hydrodynamics of moving water, channel form, sediment transport and commonly used statistical methods such as flow duration and flood frequency analysis. Methods are presented from engineering hydrology, fluvial geomorphology and hydraulics with examples of their biological implications. This book demonstrates how these fields are linked and utilised in modern, scientific river management. Emphasis on applications, from collecting and analysing field measurements to using data and tools in stream management. Updated to include new sections on environmental flows, rehabilitation, measuring stream health and stream classification. Critical reviews of the successes and failures of implementation. Revised and updated windows-based software. This book is essential reading for 2nd/3rd year undergraduates and postgraduates of hydrology, stream ecology and fisheries science in Departments of Physical Geography, Biology, Environmental Science, Landscape Ecology, Environmental Engineering and Limnology. It would be valuable reading for professionals working in stream ecology, fisheries science and habitat management, environmental consultants and engineers. Flap Water plays an important part in todays environmental concerns. Since the publication of the first edition there have been rapid developments in the application of hydrology, geomorphology and ecology to stream management. In particular, growth has occurred in the areas of stream rehabilitation and the evaluation of environmental flow needs. The concept of stream health has been adopted as a way of assessing stream resources and setting management goals. Stream Hydrology: An Introduction for Ecologists Second Edition documents recent research and practice in these areas. Chapters provide information on sampling, field techniques, stream analysis, the hydrodynamics of moving water, channel form, sediment transport and commonly used statistical methods such as flow duration and flood frequency analysis. Methods are presented from engineering hydrology, fluvial geomorphology and hydraulics with examples of their biological implications. This book demonstrates how these fields are linked and utilised in modern, scientific river management. Emphasis on applications, from collecting and analysing field measurements to using data and tools in stream management. Updated to include new sections on environmental flows, rehabilitation, measuring stream health and stream classification. Critical reviews of the successes and failures of implementation. Revised and updated windows-based software. This book is essential reading for 2nd/3rd year undergraduates and postgraduates of hydrology, stream ecology and fisheries science in Departments of Physical Geography, Biology, Environmental Science, Landscape Ecology, Environmental Engineering and Limnology. It would be valuable reading for professionals working in stream ecology, fisheries science and habitat management, environmental consultants and engineers. Author Biography Nancy D. Gordon is the author of Stream Hydrology: An Introduction for Ecologists, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley. Thomas A. McMahon is the author of Stream Hydrology: An Introduction for Ecologists, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley. Brian L. Finlayson is the author of Stream Hydrology: An Introduction for Ecologists, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley. Christopher J. Gippel is the author of Stream Hydrology: An Introduction for Ecologists, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley. Rory J. Nathan is the author of Stream Hydrology: An Introduction for Ecologists, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley. Table of Contents Preface for the Second Edition. Preface for the First Edition. 1. Introducing the Medium. 1.1 Water as a Fluid. 1.2 The Physics of Fluids. 1.3 Physical Properties of Water. 2. How to Study a Stream. 2.1 Focusing on Physical Habitat. 2.2 The Planning Process. 2.3 Strategic Sampling. 2.4 Know Your Limitations. 2.5 Examples of How and How not to Conduct a Study (by M. Keough). 3. Potential Sources of Data (How to Avoid Reinventing the Weir). 3.1 Data types. 3.2 Physical Data Sources, Format, and Quality. 3.3 Maps: Finding those Spatial Places. 3.4 Photographs and other remotely sensed data. 4. Getting to Know Your Stream. 4.1 Gene ral character. 4.2 Catchment Characteristics. 4.3 Streamflow Hydrographs. 4.4 How Does This Stream Measure Up? 5. How to Have a Field Day and Still Collect Some Useful Information. 5.1 Venturing into the Field. 5.2 Surveying: A Brief Introduction. 5.3 Methods of Measuring Areal Extent. 5.4 Surveying Streams. 5.5 Measurement of Water Level or Stage. 5.6 Measurement of Discharge (Streamflow). 5.7 Substrates and Sediments: Sampling and Monitoring Methods. 5.8 Substrates and Sediments: Analysis of Physical Properties. 5.9 Water Quality. 6. Water at Rest and in Motion. 6.1 General. 6.2 Hydrostatics: The Restful Nature of Water. 6.3 Studying the Flow of Fluids. 6.4 Narrowing the Focus: Flow of a Viscous Fluid. 6.5 The Microenvironment: Flow Near Solid Surfaces. 6.6 Open-channel Hydraulics: The Macro-environment. 7. Its Sedimentary, Watson! 7.1 Introduction to Stream Channels, Streambeds and Transported Materials. 7.2 Stream-shaping Processes. 7.3 The Ins and Outs of Channel Topography. 7.4 Sediment Motion. 7.5 Sediment Yield from a Catchment. 8. Dissecting Data with a Statistical Scope. 8.1 Introduction. 8.2 Streamflow Frequency Analysis. 8.3 Flow-duration Curves. 8.4 Flow-Spell Analysis. 8.5 Extrapolating from the Known to the Unknown. 8.6 Numerical Taxonomy: Multivariate Analysis Techniques. 9. "Putting It All Together": Assessing Stream Health, stream Classification, Environmental Flows and Rehabilitation. 9.1 Putting Theories into Practice. 9.2 understanding Stream Values. 9.3 Assessing Streamn Health. 9.4 The Use of Steam Classification in Management. 9.5 Assessing Instream Environmental Flows. 9.6 Steam Rehabilitation. Appendix: Basic Statistics. References. Index. Appendix 1 Basic Statistics. References. Long Description Water plays an important part in todays environmental concerns. Since the publication of the first edition there have been rapid developments in the application of hydrology, geomorphology and ecology to stream management. In particular, growth has occurred in the areas of stream rehabilitation and the evaluation of environmental flow needs. The concept of stream health has been adopted as a way of assessing stream resources and setting management goals. Stream Hydrology: An Introduction for Ecologists Second Edition documents recent research and practice in these areas. Chapters provide information on sampling, field techniques, stream analysis, the hydrodynamics of moving water, channel form, sediment transport and commonly used statistical methods such as flow duration and flood frequency analysis. Methods are presented from engineering hydrology, fluvial geomorphology and hydraulics with examples of their biological implications. This book demonstrates how these fields are linked and utilised in modern, scientific river management. Emphasis on applications, from collecting and analysing field measurements to using data and tools in stream management. Updated to include new sections on environmental flows, rehabilitation, measuring stream health and stream classification. Critical reviews of the successes and failures of implementation. Revised and updated windows-based software. This book is essential reading for 2nd/3rd year undergraduates and postgraduates of hydrology, stream ecology and fisheries science in Departments of Physical Geography, Biology, Environmental Science, Landscape Ecology, Environmental Engineering and Limnology. It would be valuable reading for professionals working in stream ecology, fisheries science and habitat management, environmental consultants and engineers. Feature Essential features of the book include: An emphasis on applications?from collecting and analyzing field measurements to rehabilitating streams Nonmathematical treatment Details ISBN0470843586 Author Rory J. Nathan Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0470843586 ISBN-13 9780470843581 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 551.483 Illustrations Yes Year 2004 Subtitle An Introduction for Ecologists Replaces 9780471955054 Residence AT Affiliation Formerly of University of Melbourne, Australia Pages 448 Short Title STREAM HYDROLOGY REV/E 2/E Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780470843581 UK Release Date 2004-04-26 AU Release Date 2004-05-26 NZ Release Date 2004-05-26 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Edition Description 2nd edition Publication Date 2004-04-26 Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc Place of Publication New York Alternative 9780470843574 Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2004-04-26 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:102470822;

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