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Record Nr.

UNINA9911007375403321

Autore

Poehls D. J

Titolo

Encyclopedic dictionary of hydrogeology / / D.J. Poehls and Gregory J. Smith

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Amsterdam ; ; Boston, : Academic Press/Elsevier, 2009

ISBN

1-282-28685-4

9786612286858

0-08-092527-8

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (527 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

SmithGregory J <1955-> (Gregory John)

Disciplina

551.4603

551.48

551.4803

Soggetti

Hydrogeology

Physical geography

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 516-517).

Nota di contenuto

Front Cover; Encyclopedic Dictionary of Hydrogeology; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; A-Z; Chapter A; Chapter B; Chapter C; Chapter D; Chapter E; Chapter F; Chapter G; Chapter H; Chapter I; Chapter J; Chapter K; Chapter L; Chapter M; Chapter N; Chapter O; Chapter P; Chapter Q; Chapter R; Chapter S; Chapter T; Chapter U; Chapter V; Chapter W; Chapter Y; Chapter Z; Appendix A; A-1a Conversions by Property; A-1b Conversions by Unit; A-2 Abbreviations; A-3 Symbols; Appendix B: Tables of Properties of Water; Appendix C: Drilling Methods; Introduction; Air Hammer Drilling

Bucket Auger/Rotary Bucket DrillingCable Tool Drilling; Direct Rotary Drilling; Jet Drilling; Direct Push or Drive Methods; CME - 45C Truck Mounted Drill Rig; CME - 45C Track Mounted Drill Rig; CME - 75 Truck Mounted Drill Rig; CME - 85 Truck Mounted Drill Rig; CME - 95 Truck Mounted Drill Rig; CME - 50DD Track Mounted Directional Drill Rig; CME - 550X All Terrain Vehicle Mounted Drill Rig; CME - 850 Track Mounted Drill Rig; CME -1050 All Terrain Vehicle Mounted Drill Rig; Bibliography

Sommario/riassunto

The scientific disciplines of hydrology and hydrogeology are expanding



as the Earth's water is being recognized by governments and individuals as a shrinking resource-no entity can afford to take water for granted.  At the present time, there is no single reference source for definitions.  The Encyclopedic Dictionary of Hydrogeology is a practical, comprehensive reference guide with complete definitions of terms in hydrogeology and other fields closely related to water practices.  This concise reference not only defines terms and concepts, but also provides a clear explanation of key el