Water Resources Management and Reservoir Operation: Hydraulics, Water Resources and Coastal Engineering

This book explores recent techniques for integrated water resources management, focusing on climate change, floods, drought, and hydrological extremes. It emphasizes the importance of hydrological modeling and integrated water resources management to ensure water and food security, and includes tools to mitigate the adverse consequences of natural disasters.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 21 September 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into a wide range of cutting-edge techniques, such as artificial neural networks (ANNs), fuzzy logic, hydraulic models, and integrated water resources management (IWRM), all of which are crucial for achieving high irrigation efficiency in India, a nation facing significant challenges in this domain. The book addresses topics of utmost current interest, including climate change, floods, droughts, and hydrological extremes, recognizing the profound impact these phenomena have on water resources worldwide. With the increasing stress on water resources due to factors such as population growth, rising standards of living, and increasing demand, the impact of climate change on water systems is gaining global attention. River basins, in particular, are becoming less resilient to the vagaries of climate, highlighting the urgent need for effective management strategies. Hydrological modeling plays a fundamental role in addressing these challenges, providing a framework for understanding and predicting water-related phenomena.

Integrated water resources management is of paramount importance in ensuring water and food security. It involves the coordinated management of surface water, groundwater, and other water resources to meet the diverse needs of society. Groundwater, in particular, plays a critical role in meeting the water demands of communities, particularly in drought-prone regions. The book encompasses a range of tools and methodologies that will be invaluable in mitigating the adverse consequences of natural disasters, such as floods, droughts, and earthquakes. These tools include flood forecasting models, drought monitoring systems, and early warning systems for natural disasters.

By exploring these innovative techniques and approaches, the book aims to provide valuable insights and solutions for water resources management in India and beyond. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners working in the field of water resources, offering a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of the latest developments and challenges in this critical area.

Weight: 617g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030793999
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021