The Water Encyclopedia, Third Edition: Hydrologic Data and Internet Resources
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Summary
“Just do an Internet search.” “It’s on the Internet” These phrases have quickly become a part of the vernacular. The quintessential book of data relating to water, The Water Encyclopedia: Hydrologic Data and Internet Resources, Third Edition arose from the premise that most of the information provided within this publication could be easily found on the Internet. As the editors and their team of contributors soon discovered, using the Internet for research can be problematic. Too much, too little, and questionable data sets can influence the caliber of your results.
The new edition contains more than 1100 tables and 500 figures providing data related to weather, surface water, ground water, water use, water quality, waste water, pollution, and water resource management. The first two chapters are completely new and discuss data management and international data collection. The pollution chapter has grown to contain some 450 plus tables and figures. Wastewater, previously included within the pollution chapter, is presented as a new standalone chapter.
Whether you are looking for a specific piece of information or exploring many topics, this edition is a portal to quality facts and data sets. Retaining the elements that made the previous editions bestsellers, the third edition elucidates the many changes within the environmental industry and in water-related issues during the last decade. Prepared by scientists and engineers, the book has been significantly expanded beyond the scope of the second edition. Reflecting changes not only in information but also technology, whenever possible, the text includes an Internet address that guides you to the appropriate source.
Table of Contents
Data Management, D. McCarthy
Introduction
Database Overview
Geographic Information Systems Overview
Understanding Data Management Needs
Data Categorization
Data Reporting
Metadata
Conclusions
International Data Collection, D. Zell
Introduction
Data Sources
Case Studies
General Processes for Data Collection
Internet Sources
Climate and Precipitation
Climatic Data—United States
Climatic Data—World
Weather Extremes
Precipitation Data
Snow and Snow Melt
Hydrologic Elements, B. Burke
Hydrologic Cycle
Water Resources—United States
World Water Balance
Hydrologic Data
Interception
Infiltration
Runoff
Erosion and Sedimentation
Transpiration
Evaporation
Consumptive Use
Phreatophytes
Reference Books
Surface Water, C. Spooner
Rivers
Lakes
Waterfalls
Glaciers and Ice
Floods
Flood Prevention
Flood Control Works
Water Areas—United States
Oceans and Seas
Ground Water, Rivera
Ground Water—United States
Water Wells—United States
Water Wells
Injection Wells
Pumping of Water
Subsidence
Aquifer Characteristics
Soil Moisture
Springs
Artificial Recharge
Geophysical Logging
Water Use, K.L. Thalman
Water Use—United States
Water Use—World
Public Water Supply—United States
Water Supply—World
Domestic Water Consumption
Bottled Water
Industrial and Commercial Water Use—United States
Industrial Water Use—World
Irrigation
Livestock
Navigation and Waterways
Waterborne Commerce
Water-Based Recreation
Fisheries
Water in Foods
Water Quality, K.L. Thalman, Bedesson
Water Quality
Drinking Water Quality Standards—United States
Drinking Water Standards—World
Municipal Water Quality
Industrial Water Quality
Irrigation Water Quality
Water Quality for Aquatic Life
Recreational Water Quality
Water Quality for Livestock
Water Treatment Processes
Water Treatment Facilities
Wastewater, W. Lynch
Pollution, DeArmond, Thalman
Water Resources Management, G. Suarez
Dams
Reservoirs
Hydroelectric Power
Costs of Water Projects
Project Planning and Analysis
Research and Expenditures
Desalination
Water Transfer
Ground Water
Water Conservation
Agencies and Organizations
Federal Agencies
State Water Agencies
Commissions
Universities
Professional, Trade, and Environmental Groups
Constants and Conversion Factors
Physical Properties of Water
Water Quality
Length
Area
Volume
Velocity
Flow Rate
Weight
Pressure
Permeability
Power
Temperature
Editorial Reviews
"The expanded 3rd edition of this useful encyclopedia proves that not everything is easily found on the Internet as in a book . . . This quality reference source is recommended for college and special libraries as well as large public libraries."
– Diane J. Turner, in ARBA Online, March 2008
"This is an excellent resource for researchers and professionals in various water industry and study fields. It consists of over 1,600 figures and tables containing water-related data collected from government, academic, and private agencies via both Internet and other sources . . . Summing Up: Recommended."
– P. M. Matt, formerly, University of Arizona, in Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries, January 2008, Vol. 45, No. 5
