Title: Hydrogeology Field Manual, 2nd Edition Author: Willis D. Weight ISBN: 0071477497 / 9780071477499 Format: Hard Cover Pages: 751 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Year: 2008 Availability: Out of Stock
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The Second Edition of Hydrogeology Field Manual provides the latest information on applied applications in groundwater sampling and water-quality assessment, aquifer characterization, contamination issues, karst applications, and more. The book includes actual procedures, real-world decisions, and many examples and case studies to help you understand the occurrence and movement of groundwater in a variety of geologic settings. Filled with tips, tricks-of-the-trade, and anecdotes from seasoned field hydrogeologists, the book explains how to gain instant expertise in most field methodologies and expand your abilities for data interpretation and other essential skills.
The Second Edition of Hydrogeology Field Manual features :
• Sage advice on how to collect hydrogeologic field data
• Guidance on drilling methods, safety, and work with drilling contractors
• A practical description of slug testing
• Effective site characterization methods
• Expert advice on monitoring-well design
• Over 250 skills-building illustrations and photos
• Two new chapters on karst hydrogeology, including characterization and performing dye tracer tests
• All chapters have new material, including more examples and worked problems
Preface
Chapter 1 : Field Hydrogeology Chapter 2 : The Geology of Hydrogeology Chapter 3 : Aquifer Properties Chapter 4 : Basic Geophysics of the Shallow Subsurface Chapter 5 : Groundwater Flow Chapter 6 : Groundwater/Surface-Water Interaction Chapter 7 : Water Chemistry Sampling Chapter 8 : Drilling and Well Completion Chapter 9 : Pumping Tests Chapter 10 : Aquifer Hydraulics Chapter 11 : Slug Testing Chapter 12 : Vadose Zone Hydrogeology : Basic Principles, Characterization, and Monitoring Chapter 13 : Karst Hydrogeology Chapter 14 : Tracer Tests„ŸGeneral Chapter 15 : Tracer Tests„ŸDye
Appendix A : Unit Conversion Tables
Appendix B : Relationship of Water Density and Viscosity to Temperature
Appendix C : Periodic Table
Appendix D : Values of W(u) and u for the Theis Nonequilibrium Equation
Appendix E : Sources of Cave and Karst Information
Appendix F : Water Quality Parameters and Their Significance
Glossary
Index