Gravitational Systems of Groundwater Flow: Theory, Evaluation, Utilization

摘要: This book recognizes groundwater flow as a fundamental geologic agent, and presents wide-ranging illustrated overview of its history, principles, scientific consequences practical utilization. The author, one the founding fathers modern hydrogeology, highlights key interrelationships between seemingly disparate processes systems by tracing them to common root cause - gravity-driven flow. Numerous examples demonstrate applications in diverse range subjects, including land-use planning, environment protection, wetland ecology, agriculture, forestry, geotechnical engineering, nuclear-waste disposal, mineral petroleum exploration, geothermal heat contains numerous user-friendly features for multidisciplinary readership, full explanations relevant mathematics, emphasis on physical meaning equations, an extensive glossary. It is reference researchers, consultants advanced students hydrogeology reservoir engineering.