Hydrometeorology Forecasting and Applications /

• Main Author: Sene, Kevin. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2010.
• Subjects: Geography.; Meteorology.; Physical geography.; Climatic changes.; Earth Sciences.; Meteorology/Climatology.; Climate Change.; Physical Geography.
• Online Access: https://ezaccess.library.uitm.edu.my/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-3403-8

This book describes recent developments in hydrometeorological forecasting, with a focus on water-related applications of meteorological observation and forecasting techniques. The topic includes a wide range of disciplines, such as raingauge, weather radar, satellite, river and other monitoring tec...

Table of Contents:

• 1. Introduction. Forecasting Applications. Operational Forecasting. Decision Support
• Part I. Techniques. 2. Monitoring. Meteorological Observations. Hydrological Observations. Monitoring Networks. 3. Meteorological Forecasting. Forecasting Techniques. Operational Considerations. 4. Hydrological Forecasting. Forecasting Techniques. Operational Considerations. 5. Demand Forecasting. Water Supply. Irrigation. Power Generation. 6. Decision Support. Thresholds. Decision Support Systems. Dealing With Uncertainty
• Part 2. Selected Applications. 7. Flood Forecasting. Operational Flood Forecasting. Selected Applications. 8. Drought Forecasting. Forecasting Techniques. Selected Applications. 9. Flow Control. River Structures. Reservoirs. Urban Drainage. 10 Environmental Impacts. Forecasting Techniques. Selected Applications. 11. Water Resources. Forecasting Techniques. References. Glossary.