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1 online resource (200 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
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text rdacontent |
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computer rdamedia |
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online resource rdacarrier |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Summary -- The hydrologic sciences -- The water cycle: an agent of change -- Water and life -- Clean water for people and ecosystems -- Hydrologic sciences: a path forward -- [Appendixes]. |
| Summary |
"New research opportunities to advance hydrologic sciences promise a better understanding of the role of water in the Earth system that could help improve human welfare and the health of the environment. Reaching this understanding will require both exploratory research to better understand how the natural environment functions, and problem-driven research, to meet needs such as flood protection, supply of drinking water, irrigation, and water pollution. Collaboration among hydrologists, engineers, and scientists in other disciplines will be central to meeting the interdisciplinary research challenges outline in this report. New technological capabilities in remote sensing, chemical analysis, computation, and hydrologic modeling will help scientists leverage new research opportunities"--Publisher's description. |
| Note |
Description based on print version record. |
| Subject |
Hydrology -- Research.
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Hydrology.
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Hydrologic cycle.
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Biotic communities.
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Water quality.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
National Research Council (U.S.). Water Science and Technology Board, issuing body.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: National Research Council (U.S.). Challenges and opportunities in the hydrologic sciences. Washington, District of Columbia : National Academies Press, [2012] xii, 188 pages ; 23 cm 9780309222839 (OCoLC)ocn785065795 (DLC)10863898 |
| ISBN |
0309222834 |
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9780309222839 |
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9780309222846 (electronic bk.) |
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