Urban Hydrology, Watershed Management and Socio-Economic Aspects

The book brings together high-quality research articles on advanced hydrological analysis, advanced computational methods, and the ecological and sociological aspects of urban watershed management under one umbrella. The rapid pace of urbanization, not accompanied by any farsighted, holistic plan, h...

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Other Authors: Sarma, Arup K. (Editor), Singh, Vijay P. (Editor), Kartha, Suresh A. (Editor), Bhattacharjya, Rajib K. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2016, 2016
Edition:1st ed. 2016
Series:Water Science and Technology Library
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:The book brings together high-quality research articles on advanced hydrological analysis, advanced computational methods, and the ecological and sociological aspects of urban watershed management under one umbrella. The rapid pace of urbanization, not accompanied by any farsighted, holistic plan, has reduced many cities in the developing world into multi-hazard areas. The most perceptible consequence of urbanization is the change in land use and land cover, which in turn impacts hydrological systems. Accordingly, scientific studies on urban hydrology with due emphasis on ecological and sociological aspects under changing climate are vital to the appropriate design of urban landscapes and civil infrastructure works. This book addresses precisely these issues, offering a useful guide for environmentalists, hydrologists, and a broad range of socio-economic scientists exploring the environmental vulnerabilities arising from urbanization
Physical Description:XIV, 370 p. 136 illus., 99 illus. in color online resource
ISBN:9783319401959