River Discharge - Hardcover

River Discharge

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'River Discharge' is a foundational technical treatise on the measurement and analysis of water flow in natural streams. Written by esteemed hydrologists John C. Hoyt and N.C. Grover, this work serves as an essential guide for understanding the principles of stream gauging and the practical application of hydrological data. The book systematically addresses the methods used to determine river volume, the installation and operation of gauging stations, and the sophisticated use of the current meter to capture precise flow velocity.The text delves into the critical relationship between rainfall, runoff, and discharge, providing rigorous mathematical frameworks and empirical observations necessary for water resource engineering. It covers various aspects of hydraulic engineering, including the development of rating curves and the management of data for irrigation, power generation, and municipal water supplies. By focusing on the scientific methodologies developed during the early twentieth century, 'River Discharge' offers profound insights into the evolution of water management practices. It remains a significant reference for civil engineers, environmental scientists, and historians of science interested in the rigorous measurement of the Earth's most vital resource.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Artikel-Nr. 9781025954448

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