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Flood Forecasting - by Thomas E Adams & Thomas C Pagano (Paperback)

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  • Flood Forecasting: A Global Perspective describes flood forecast systems and operations as they currently exist at national and regional centers around the globe, focusing on the technical aspects of flood forecast systems.
  • Author(s): Thomas E Adams & Thomas C Pagano
  • 478 Pages
  • Science, Environmental Science

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"Flood Forecasting: A Global Perspective describes flood forecast systems and operations as they currently exist at national and regional centers around the globe, focusing on the technical aspects of flood forecast systems. This book includes the details of data flow, what data is used, quality control, the hydrologic and hydraulic models used, and the unique problems of each country or system, such as glacial dam failures, ice jams, sparse data, and ephemeral streams and rivers. Each chapter describes the system, including details about its strengths and weaknesses, and covers lessons learned."--



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Flood Forecasting: A Global Perspective describes flood forecast systems and operations as they currently exist at national and regional centers around the globe, focusing on the technical aspects of flood forecast systems. This book includes the details of data flow, what data is used, quality control, the hydrologic and hydraulic models used, and the unique problems of each country or system, such as glacial dam failures, ice jams, sparse data, and ephemeral streams and rivers. Each chapter describes the system, including details about its strengths and weaknesses, and covers lessons learned. This helpful resource facilitates sharing knowledge that will lead to improvements of existing systems and provides a valuable reference to those wishing to develop new forecast systems by drawing on best practices.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.6 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 478
Genre: Science
Sub-Genre: Environmental Science
Publisher: Academic Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Thomas E Adams & Thomas C Pagano
Language: English
Street Date: April 27, 2016
TCIN: 1011870711
UPC: 9780128018842
Item Number (DPCI): 247-18-3080
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: What unique problems related to flood forecasting are addressed?

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  • A: The book addresses issues like glacial dam failures, ice jams, sparse data, and ephemeral streams.

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Q: What is the primary focus of the flood forecasting systems discussed?

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  • A: The primary focus is on the technical aspects of flood forecast systems at national and regional centers.

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Q: What topics are covered in the book about flood forecasting?

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  • A: The book covers flood forecast systems, data flow, quality control, and unique challenges faced by different countries.

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Q: Who are the authors of this flood forecasting book?

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  • A: The book is authored by Thomas E Adams and Thomas C Pagano.

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Q: What is the intended audience for this book?

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  • A: The book is intended for readers aged 22 years and up, particularly those in environmental science.

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