GEG4344

Hydrology

L Soste

6 points · 24 lecture hours, 24 tutorial hours and 6 field-trip hours · First semester · Gippsland/distance · Prerequisite: GEG3343

Objectives The student is expected to develop (a) an understanding of the physical processes operating in the hydrologic cycle and the techniques used to collect data on those processes and (b) functionality with one hydrologic model of their choice.

Synopsis (a) Introduction to hydrologic cycle. (b) Temporal and spatial variation of rainfall. Measurement. Data checks. Utilisation. (c) Catchment processes: interception, infiltration, percolation, surface runoff. (d) Streamflow processes: velocity variations. Measurement of streamflow. Rating curve extrapolation. (e) Quality Processes. (f) Groundwater processes. The subject then introduces the major analysis/ design techniques commonly used in Australian hydrologic engineering practice. (a) Flood estimation in rural catchments. (b) Urban drainage analysis and design. (c) Quality modelling.

Assessment Examinations: 70% · Major project: 30%

Prescribed texts

Shaw E M Hydrology in practice 3rd edn, Chapman and Hall, 1994
or
Linsley R K and others Hydrology for engineers McGraw-Hill, 1988

Recommended texts

Australian rainfall and runoff vol. 1, IEAust, 1994

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