Tools in Fluvial Geomorphology (Advancing River Restoration and Management)

Synopsis

Title Page; Copyright; Table Of Contents; List Of Contributors; Series Foreword; Advancing River Restoration And Management; Preface To The Second Edition; Section I: Background; Chapter 1: Tools In Fluvial Geomorphology: Problem Statement And Recent Practice; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Tools And Fluvial Geomorphology: The Terms; 1.3 What Is A Tool In Fluvial Geomorphology?; 1.4 Overview And Trends Of Tools Used In The Field; 1.5 Scope And Organization Of This Book; Acknowledgements; References; Section Ii: The Temporal Framework: Dating And Assessing Geomorphological Trends. Chapter 2: Surficial Geological Tools In Fluvial Geomorphology2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Overview Of Surficial Geological Approaches; 2.3 Applications Of Surficial Geological Approaches To Geomorphic Interpretation; 2.4 Summary And Conclusions; References; Chapter 3: Archaeology And Human Artefacts; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 General Considerations In Using Archaeological Evidence In Geomorphology; 3.3 Archaeological Tools; 3.4 Legacy Sediment; 3.5 Using Archaeological Data: Case Studies; 3.6 Conclusions; References; Chapter 4: Using Historical Data In Fluvial Geomorphology; 4.1 Introduction. 4.2 The Documentary Record4.3 The Cartographic Record; 4.4 The Topographic Record; 4.5 The Modern Historical Record: Remote-sensing; 4.6 Conclusion; Acknowledgements; References; Section Iii: The Spatial Framework: Emphasizing Spatial Structure And Nested Character Of Fluvial Forms; Chapter 5: System Approaches In Fluvial Geomorphology; 5.1 System, Fluvial System, Hydrosystem; 5.2 Components Of The Fluvial System; 5.3 Fluvial System, A Conceptual Tool For Geomorphologists; 5.4 Examples Of Applications; 5.5 Conclusions; Acknowledgements; References. Chapter 6: Analysis Of Remotely Sensed Data For Fluvial Geomorphology And River Science6.1 Introduction; 6.2 The Physical Basis; 6.3 River Geomorphology And In-channel Processes; 6.4 Floodplain Geomorphology And Fluvial Processes; 6.5 Conclusions; Acknowledgements; References; Chapter 7: Geomorphic Classification Of Rivers And Streams; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Classifications For Fluvial Understanding; 7.3 Interactions Between Geomorphic Classifications And Ecology; 7.4 Geomorphic Classification And Quality Of River Environments; 7.5 Applying Geomorphic Classification Schemes To Fluvial Systems. Acknowledgementsreferences; Chapter 8: Modelling Catchment Processes; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Approaches To Catchment Processes Modelling; 8.3 Conceptual Models; 8.4 Problem-centred Interpretative Models; 8.5 Data-driven Empirical Models; 8.6 Numerical Models; 8.7 Tools For Developing A Catchment Process Model: Representation And Accuracy Considerations; 8.8 Prospect; Acknowledgements; References; Section Iv: Chemical, Physical And Biological Evidence: Dating, Emphasizing Spatial Structure And Fluvial Processes. Edited By G. Mathias Kondolf And Hervé Piegay. Includes Index. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web.