New uncertainty concepts in hydrology and water resources

Book

New uncertainty concepts in hydrology and water resources / edited by Zbigniew W. Kundzewicz.

Kundzewicz, Zbigniew. (Added Author). International Association of Hydrological Sciences. (Added Author). Unesco. (Added Author). International Workshop on New Uncertainty Concepts in Hydrology and Water Resources (1990 : Mądralin, Poland) (Added Author).

Summary:

One of the greatest problems hydrology research faces is how to quantify uncertainty, which is inherent in every hydrological process. This overview of uncertainty emphasizes non-orthodox concepts, such as random fields, fractals and fuzziness. This book reviews alternative and conventional methods of risk and uncertainty representation in hydrology and water resources. The water-related applications discussed in the book pertain to areas of strong interest, such as multifractals and climate change impacts. The authors represent a variety of research backgrounds, achieving a broad subject coverage. The material covered provides an important insight into theories of uncertainty related to the field of hydrology. The book is international in its scope, and will be welcomed by researchers and graduate students of hydrology and water resources.

Record details

ISBN: 0521461189
ISBN: 9780521461184
Physical Description: xiii, 322 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm.
Publisher: Cambridge ; Cambridge University Press, 1995.

Content descriptions

General Note:: "IAHS/AISH."

"UNESCO."

Proceedings of the International Workshop on New Uncertainty Concepts in Hydrology and Water Resources, held Sept. 24-26, 1990 in Mądralin, near Warsaw, Poland.