Groundwater (Legal Pluralism And Empires)
As populations swell, particularly across the developing world, the pressure on groundwater reserves intensifies. Communities and institutions now face a pressing challenge: how to locate and protect these vital subsurface supplies before they're depleted or degraded. This comprehensive volume tackles the science behind sustainable aquifer management, drawing together insights from hydrogeologists and water specialists worldwide. The book explores innovative approaches to pinpointing productive wells in challenging terrain, combining electrical imaging with satellite data and geographic information systems to map hidden resources with precision. It examines the complex behaviour of water moving through fractured rock formations, traces how contamination spreads through different soil types, and investigates the particular threat posed by saltwater seeping into coastal aquifers. Readers will find detailed discussions of groundwater modelling techniques, including the thorny problems of calibration, validation, and forecasting. Rather than treating these topics in isolation, the editor has woven them together into a coherent framework for understanding what lies beneath our feet. The result is an essential reference for professionals wrestling with water scarcity, environmental protection, and the intricate science that underpins both.
- Author: M. Thangarajan
- Publisher: Springer
- Genre: Environmental Studies
- ISBN: 978-1402057298
- Pages: 240 pages