Introduction to Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering
This module introduces pivotal hydrologic concepts, tracing the development of hydrology from ancient civilizations to modern-day practices. It covers the hydrologic cycle, water-budget equations, and the global water balance, emphasizing their significance in engineering applications. Additionally, it discusses various sources of hydrologic data essential for sustainable water resource management.
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What we have learnt
- The hydrologic cycle involves processes such as evaporation, transpiration, condensation, and precipitation, which are crucial for maintaining the global water balance.
- The water-budget equation quantifies water movement in a system, comprising components like precipitation, evaporation, and runoff.
- Engineering applications of hydrology include flood control, irrigation design, and urban water management, highlighting the practical significance of hydrologic knowledge.
Key Concepts
- -- Hydrologic Cycle
- The continuous movement of water through evaporation, transpiration, condensation, precipitation, infiltration, runoff, and groundwater flow.
- -- WaterBudget Equation
- An equation used to quantify water movement within a system, formulated as ΔS = P - Q - ET - I.
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