Entropy Theory in Hydrologic Science and Engineering

A THOROUGH INTRODUCTION TO ENTROPY THEORY AND ITS APPLICATIONS IN HYDROLOGIC SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

This comprehensive volume addresses basic concepts of entropy theory from a hydrologic engineering perspective. The application of these concepts to a wide range of hydrologic engineering problems is discussed in detail. The book is divided into sections--preliminaries, rainfall and evapotranspiration, subsurface flow, surface flow, and environmental considerations. Helpful equations, solutions, tables, and diagrams are included throughout this practical resource.

Entropy Theory in Hydrologic Science and Engineering covers:

Introduction to entropy theory

Maximum entropy production principle

Performance measures

Morphological analysis

Evaluation and design of sampling and measurement networks

Precipitation variability

Rainfall frequency distributions

Evaluation of precipitation forecasting schemes

Assessment of potential water resources availability

Evaporation

Infiltration

Soil moisture

Groundwater flow

Rainfall-runoff modeling

Streamflow simulation

Hydrologic frequency analysis

Streamflow forecasting

River flow regime classification

Sediment yield

Eco-index