Spatial Patterns in Catchment Hydrology: Observations and Modelling

Spatial Patterns in Catchment Hydrology brings together a number of recent field exercises in research catchments, that illustrate how the understanding and modelling capability of spatial processes can be improved by the use of observed patterns of hydrological response. The introductory chapters review the nature of hydrological variability, and introduce basic concepts related to measuring and modelling spatial hydrologic processes, providing the conceptual and theoretical background needed to move into this exciting area of research. The book demonstrates that there is rich information in patterns that provide much more stringent tests of the models and much greater insight into hydrological behaviour than traditional methods. Written in an intuitive and coherent manner, the book is ideal for researchers, graduate students and advanced undergraduates in hydrology, and a range of water related disciplines such as physical geography, earth sciences, environmental and civil engineering.