Water Resources and Integrated Management of the United Arab Emirates: World Water Resources, cartea 3
Autor Abdulrahman S. Alsharhan, Zeinelabidin E. Rizken Limba Engleză Paperback – 26 aug 2021
This book represents the main reference on water resources in the UAE for academia, researchers, professionals, students and the general public.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9783030316860
ISBN-10: 3030316866
Pagini: 850
Ilustrații: LXXXI, 850 p. 460 illus., 370 illus. in color.
Dimensiuni: 155 x 235 x 47 mm
Greutate: 1.57 kg
Ediția:1st ed. 2020
Editura: Springer International Publishing
Colecția Springer
Seria World Water Resources
Locul publicării:Cham, Switzerland
ISBN-10: 3030316866
Pagini: 850
Ilustrații: LXXXI, 850 p. 460 illus., 370 illus. in color.
Dimensiuni: 155 x 235 x 47 mm
Greutate: 1.57 kg
Ediția:1st ed. 2020
Editura: Springer International Publishing
Colecția Springer
Seria World Water Resources
Locul publicării:Cham, Switzerland
Cuprins
List of Figures.- List of Tables.- List of Photographs.- Preface.- Acknowledgments.- Chapter 1 Introduction.- Part I Geomorphology and Geology.- Chapter 2 Geomorphology.- Chapter 3 Geology.- Part II Climatic Conditions and Water Balance.- Chapter 4 Climatic Conditions.- Chapter 5 Water Balance.- Part III Conventional Water Resources.- Section A Surface Water Resources.- Chapter 6 Floods.- Chapter 7 Springs.- Chapter 8 Aflaj.- Section B Groundwater Resources.- Chapter 9 Limestone Aquifers.- Chapter 10 Ophiolite Aquifer.- Chapter 11 Gravel Aquifer.- Chapter 12 Sand Aquifer.- Chapter 13 Gravel and Sand Aquifer.- Part IV Non-Conventional Water Resources.- Chapter 14 Desalination Water.- Chapter 15 Treated Sewage Water.- Part V Water Problems.- Chapter 16 General Water Problems.- Chapter 17 Drinking Water Problems.- Chapter 18 Pollution of the Quaternary Sand Aquifer.- Part VI Integrated Water Resources Management.- Chapter 19 Water Conservation.- Chapter 20 Water Harvesting.- Chapter 21 Advanced Agricultural Technologies.- Part VII Modern Techniques in Water Studies.- Chapter 22 Remote Sensing.- Chapter 23 Geographic Information Systems.- Chapter 24 Natural Isotopes.- Chapter 25 Modelling Techniques.- Chapter 26 Water Laws in the United Arab Emirates.- Chapter 27 General Summary.- References.
Notă biografică
Abdulrahman S. Alsharhan obtained his PhD in Geology from the University of South Carolina, USA in 1985. Currently, he is Emeritus Professor of Geology and consultant on Middle East petroleum systems, water, and environment. He has over 35 years of experience in the oil industry and academia, serving as a professor and the Dean of College of Science at United Arab Emirates University. He has published 8 books and more than 100 scientific papers in international journals and he has presented over 60 abstracts at several international conferences and meetings. His main research interests are petroleum geology of the Middle East, water resources and integrated management, climate changes, and desertification of the Arabian Gulf Region. He was the first UAE national to be promoted as professor, based on his academic teaching and his administration, research, participation, organization, and chairing sessions in regional and international events. He has served as reviewer and editorial board member of a number of international journals and is a member of the Third World Academy of Sciences, the Board of Trustees at Ajman University, UAE, the Board of Trustees at American University in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, and an honorary member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists. Alsharhan's career has been diverse, serving in government, consultancy, and academia.
Zeinelabidin E. Rizk obtained his PhD in Hydrogeology from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, South Dakota, USA in 1990. Currently, he is the Acting Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Acting Dean of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Science and Technology of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. He has been employed at Ajman University of Science and Technology since 2000, working as Dean of the Institute of Environment, Water and Energy and as a member of the Board of Trustees. Currently, he teaches courses in geology, environmental sciences and innovation. He has taught courses at Menoufia University, Egypt, United Arab Emirates University, and Ajman University of Science and Technology during his entire career while also maintaining active research and consulting activities. His current research interests are water, energy and food nexus, integrated water resources management and water policies and legislations. Rizk has co-authored two books and has published over 80 scientific papers in local, regional and international journals.
Textul de pe ultima copertă
This book provides an inventory of water resources, describes water challenges, and suggests methodologies and technologies for integrated water resources management in the UAE. It also summarizes efforts of water conservation and management, and modern approaches for improvement of water resources management and decision-making related to this valuable resource. The authors are specialized in geology and hydrogeology and have been teaching and conducting scientific research on water resources in the UAE for the last three decades.
This book represents the main reference on water resources in the UAE for academia, researchers, professionals, students and the general public.
Caracteristici
Presents a unique reference on all aspects of water resources in the United Arab Emirates Provides an up-to-date inventory of available water resources in the United Arab Emirates Explains the impact of natural climatic conditions and human-related activities on water resources in the United Arab Emirates Combines old conventional practices with the state-of-the-art technologies pertaining to water resources in the United Arab Emirates Diagnoses the main challenges facing water resources Suggests methodologies for Intergrated Water Resources Management