Water Resources Systems Planning and Management

Water Resources Systems Planning and Management, Second Edition, Volume 51 presents new and updated material, including case studies, examples and important updates on topics such as climate change and integrated water resources management. Authored by two renowned experts in the field of water resources, this text provides an overview of the current status of water resources utilization, the likely scenario of future demands, simulation and techniques of economic analysis, concepts of planning, the planning process, integrated planning, public involvement, reservoir sizing, and finally, systems operation and management. This book presents a comprehensive overview of the field that is relevant for students, professors, scholars, researchers, and consultants in the fields of Water Resources, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Hydrology. Provides an overview of the current status of water resources utilization, the likely scenario of future demands, and advantages and disadvantages of systems techniquesIncludes numerous examples and real-world case studiesDiscusses the concepts of planning, the planning process, integrated planning, public involvement, and reservoir sizingNew to this edition: Thoroughly updated content with an improved presentation, new figures, examples and case studies.Includes comprehensive new coverage focusing on the impact of climate change and environmental flowsAll chapters are updated, with three brand new chapters: Environmental flows and their assessmentClimate change and its impacts on water managementIntegrated river basin planning and management/ Integrated Water Resources Management