Field Hydrogeology

3. Auflage 2006
ISBN: 978-0-470-01828-6
Verlag: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 276 Seiten, Format (B × H): 117 mm x 180 mm, Gewicht: 254 g

Reihe: The Geological Field Guide Series

The successful investigation of the hydrogeology of an area depends on the collection of reliable field data. Field Hydrogeology follows a systematic approach to completing a hydrogeological study and explains how to decide on the measurements that are needed and on the instruments and techniques required. Measurements that are needed and on the instruments and techniques required. Measurements of groundwater levels, rainfall and evaporation spring and stream flows and the use of ground water tracer techniques are covered. There is a great deal of practical information on all aspects of planning and completion of field investigation and on the interpretation of field investigation and on the interpretation of field evidence. Advice on safety is also included.
This third edition has been fully revised and updated to bring the book into line with developments in environmental regulations. The order of the chapters reflects the structure of a hydrogeological project and the development of a conceptual model up to completion of a report. The focus is on current practical applications of hydrogeological investigations using new case histories and a new chapter on specialist techniques has been included.
Field Hydrogeology is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students of geology, hydrogeology, environmental sciences and engineering, as well as a wide range of professionals working in the water resources and environmental protection fields.
* handy pocket-size for field research
* updated and revised edition featuring case histories
* focuses on current practical applications
* new chapter on groundwater investigations

Autoren/Hrsg.

Brassington, Rick

Brassington, Frederick Charles

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Field Hydrology, Third Edition Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
1 Introduction
1.1 Why investigate groundwater?
1.2 The hydrological cycle
1.3 Stages of an investigation
2 Desk study
2.1 Defining the area
2.2 Identifying the aquifers
2.3 Groundwater levels
2.4 Surface water
2.5 Recharge
2.6 Groundwater use
2.7 Groundwater chemistry
2.8 Aerial photographs
2.9 Planning a fieldwork programme
3 Field evaluation of aquifers
3.1 Hydraulic properties of aquifers
3.2 Hydraulic properties and rock types
3.3 Assessing hydraulic properties
3.4 Using hydraulic properties information
4 Groundwater levels
4.1 Compiling a well catalogue
4.2 Field surveys for wells, boreholes and springs
4.3 Interpretation of abstraction borehole water levels
4.4 Groundwater level monitoring networks
4.5 Groundwater level fluctuations
4.6 Managing groundwater level data
4.7 Constructing groundwater contour maps and flow nets
4.8 Interpretation of contour maps and flow nets
4.9 Using other groundwater information
5 Rainfall, springs and streams
5.1 Precipitation
5.2 Evaporation
5.3 Springs
5.4 Stream-flow measurement
5.5 Stage-discharge relationships
5.6 Choosing the best method
5.7 Processing flow data
6 Pumping Tests
6.1 What is a pumping test?
6.2 Planning a pumping test
6.3 Pumps and pumping
6.4 On-site measurements
6.5 Pre-test monitoring
6.6 Test set-up
6.7 Step tests
6.8 Constant rate tests
6.9 Recovery tests
6.10 Tests on single boreholes
6.11 Packer tests
6.12 Pumping test analysis
7 Groundwater Chemistry
7.1 Analytical suites and determinands
7.2 Sampling protocols
7.3 Down-hole geophysics
7.4 Monitoring networks
7.5 Using artificial tracers
7.6 Using chemical data
8 Recharge Estimation
8.1 Water balance
8.2 Rainfall recharge
8.3 Induced recharge
8.4 Other sources of recharge
9 Groundwater investigations
9.1 Developing a conceptual understanding
9.2 Groundwater modelling
9.3 Drilling a new borehole
9.4 Investigating borehole performance
9.5 Investigating abstraction impacts
9.6 Investigating wetland hydrology
9.7 Investigating groundwater contamination
9.8 Investigating contaminated land
9.9 Investigating landfill sites
9.10 Groundwater clean-up
10 Report Writing and Presentation
10.1 Summary
10.2 Introduction
10.3 Topography and drainage
10.4 Geology
10.5 Hydrogeology
10.6 Groundwater chemistry
10.7 Water resources
10.8 Conclusions and recommendations
10.9 Appendices
10.10 Illustrations
Appendix I Good working practice
I.1 Safety codes
I.2 Clothing and equipment
I.3 Distress signals
I.4 Exposure
I.5 Heat exhaustion
I.6 Working near wells and boreholes
I.7 Hygiene precautions
I.8 Trial pits
I.9 Electrical equipment
I.10 Filling fuel tanks
I.11 Using heavy equipment
I.12 Waste disposal sites
I.13 Current meter gauging
I.14 Bibliography
Appendix II Units
II.1 Volume
II.2 Aquifer characteristics
II.3 Discharge rate
II.4 Conversion factors
Bibliography
Index

Über Autor(innen)

Frederick (Rick) Charles Brassington, Consultant HydrogeologistWorks as an independent consultant in all aspects of hydrogeology, water resources management and training.