Hydrogeology Field Manual, 2nd Edition

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.

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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

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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