Advances in Hydroscience

Contributors

Foreword

Tsunamis

I. Introduction

II. The Hydrodynamics of Centered Wave Systems

III. Methods of Study

IV. Case History of a Tsunami

V. Applications

Symbols

References

Chemical Geohydrology

I. Introduction

II. Principles of Chemical Thermodynamics

III. Electrochemical Measurements

IV. Hydrochemical Cycle

V. Hydrologic Significance of Equilibrium Studies

VI. Effects of Clays on Water Composition

VII. Use of Isotopes in Hydrology

VIII. Summary

References

Hydrodynamics of the Dolphin

I. Introduction Ill

II. Comparison of Hydrodynamic Performance between the Modern Torpedo and the Dolphin

III. The Apparent Hydrodynamic Superiority of the Dolphin

IV. The Effect of Body Shape of the Dolphin

V. The Skin of the White-Belly Dolphin

VI. Function of the Coating of the Dolphin Skin

VII. Theoretical and Experimental Studies of the Boundary-Layer Stabilization by Distributed Damping

VIII. Negligible Ambient Turbulence and True Marine Flow Conditions

IX. The "Price" of a Laminarization by Stabilizing Coatings

X. The "Gain" from a Laminarization by Stabilizing Coatings

References

Hydromechanics of Inland Navigation

Introduction

I. Ship-Lock Hydraulic Systems

II. Lock-Turbulence and Entrance Problems

III. Chamber Wave, Acceleration, and Unbalanced Force

IV. Hydraulic Coefficients

V. Filling and Emptying Rectangular Lock Chambers

VI. Filling and Emptying Lock Chambers by Cracking Sector Gates

VII. Hydromechanics of Barge Fleet Resistance

References

Technical Development in Ground Water Recharge

I. Introduction

I. The Two-Dimensional Flow of Water through Porous Soil

III. Theoretical Aspects of the Mound Phenomenon

IV. Potential Ground Water Flow

V. The Model Tests on Two-Dimensional Ground Water Flow

VI. Empirical Formulas and Operational Aspects

VII. Recharge through Wells

Symbols

References

Author Index

Subject Index