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