Synopses & Reviews
This book deals with probably the most important and certainly the most complex issues in hydrological modelling today, namely distributed, physically-based models. The book consists of contributions from 10 European individuals or teams which are internationally recognised within their respective fields. It covers the various aspects of distributed hydrological modelling, including their coupling with spatial data originating from radars, satellites and geological models. The applicability of the distributed, physically-based approach for addressing environmental issues is dealt with in chapters on modelling of geochemical reactive transport, agricultural pollution and soil erosion. Through definition of a modelling protocol and methodology the book contributes to establishing more rigorous procedures for model setup, calibration, verification and validation. The challenges and future directions in hydrological modelling are addressed in a discussion between one of the principal critics and the editors. The target groups are hydrologists, engineers, water-asset managers and others working with hydrological modelling, either as researchers or practitioners.
Review
` ... adequate index ... makes the location of information ... much more accessible ... I strongly recommend examination of this book for the thoughful discussion on the philosophy of distributed hydrologic modelling alone.' Journal of the American Water Resources Association (1997)
Table of Contents
1. Foreword; M.B. Abbott, J.C. Refsgaard. 1. The Role of Distributed Hydrological Modelling in Water Resources Management; J.C. Refsgaard, M.B. Abbott. 2. Terminology, Modelling Protocol and Classification of Hydrological Model Codes; J.C. Refsgaard. 3. Construction, Calibration and Validation of Hydrological Models; J.C. Refsgaard, B. Storm. 4. Distributed Physically- Based Modelling of the Entire Land Phase of the Hydrological Cycle; B. Storm, A. Refsgaard. 5. Multi-Species Reactive Transport Modelling; P. Engesgaard. 6. Soil Erosion Modelling; J.K. Lørop, M. Styczen. 7. Agrochemical Modelling; M. Thorsen, et al. 8. Weather Radar Precipitation Data and Their Use in Hydrological Modelling; C.G. Collier. 9. Application of Remote Sensing for Hydrological Modelling; F.P. De Troch, et al. 10. Geological Modelling; M. Hansen, P. Gravesen. 11. Use of GIS and Database with Distributed Modelling; F. Deckers, C.B.M. Te Stroet. 12. An Engineering Case Study - Modelling the Influences of Gabcikovo Hydropower plant on the Hydrology and Ecology in the Slovakian Part of the River Branch System; H.R. Sørensen, et al. 13A. A Discussion of Distributed Hydrological Modelling; K. Beven. 13B. Comment; J.C. Refsgaard, et al. 13C. Response; K. Beven. 14. Hydrological Modelling in a Hydroinformatics Context; A.W. Minns, V. Babovic.