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Fluvial Hydrosystems

Fluvial Hydrosystems provides a unified approach to the study of running waters and aims to provide a scientific basis for sustainable management of rivers. It differs from traditional texts in viewing rivers as structured, four-dimensional systems and integrating ecological and geomorphological app...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Petts, G.E. (Editor), Amoros, C. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 1996, 1996
Edition:1st ed. 1996
Subjects:
Environmental Chemistry
Engineering Geology
Geoengineering
Civil Engineering
Ecology 
Ecology
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 6.4 Conclusion
  • 7 Aquatic invertebrates
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Longitudinal patterns: macroscale
  • 7.3 Spatial variation within functional sectors: mesoscale
  • 7.4 Spatial variation within each functional unit: microscale
  • 7.5 Temporal dynamics
  • 7.6 Conclusion
  • 8 Fish populations in rivers
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 The longitudinal zonation of watercourses
  • 8.3 Use of floodplain biotopes by fish
  • 8.4 The impacts of river management schemes
  • 9 Interactions between units of the fluvial hydrosystem
  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Nature and effect of exchanges and interactions
  • 9.3 Topological effects
  • 9.4 Connectivity and temporal variations
  • 10 Ecological successions
  • 10.1 Definitions and concepts
  • 10.2 Modes and mechanisms
  • 10.3 Stability and different spatial and temporal scales
  • 11 Human impacts on fluvial hydrosystems
  • 11.1 Catchment scale impacts
  • 11.2 Direct impacts on river beds
  • 11.3 The impact of dams on fluvial hydrosystems
  • 11.4 Complex impacts on hydrosystems
  • 12 Fluvial hydrosystems: a management perspective
  • 12.1 Background
  • 12.2 Rationale for river rehabilitation
  • 12.3 The scientific basis
  • 12.4 Options for managing fluvial hydrosystems
  • 12.5 Catchment management
  • 12.6 Conclusion
  • References
  • 1 The fluvial hydrosystem
  • 1.1 The background
  • 1.2 Traditional approaches
  • 1.3 The fluvial hydrosystem approach
  • 2 A drainage basin perspective
  • 2.1 The context
  • 2.2 Source area characteristics
  • 2.3 Large basins
  • 2.4 Basin history
  • 2.5 Biological responses
  • 2.6 The fluvial hydrosystem approach
  • 3 Hydrological and hydrochemical dynamics
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Headwater streams
  • 3.3 Large rivers
  • 3.4 Concluding remarks
  • 4 Geomorphology of temperate rivers
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Fundamental principles
  • 4.3 Channel adjustment
  • 4.4 The longitudinal dimension
  • 4.5 The vertical dimension
  • 4.6 The transverse dimension
  • 4.7 Valley fills and floodplain sedimentology
  • 5 Hydrological and geomorphological structure of hydrostreams
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 The main types of functional sector
  • 5.3 Patchwork dynamics
  • 6 Primary production and primary producers
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Adaptive strategies
  • 6.3 Distribution and production

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