Water and Sediment Disasters and Their Prevention and Control Decision Support System

Author: Li Wenxue et al
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Publishing Date: 2002-10-01
Features: This book summarizes part of the research achievements of the National Natural Science Foundation of China Major Project jointly funded by the National Natural Science Foundation Committee and the Ministry of Water Resources. Based on the general knowledge of water and sediment disaster science, the book first introduces the general characteristics of water and sediment disasters, then elaborates on the sediment movement characteristics of the Sanmenxia Reservoir and the lower Yellow River, as well as expert experience. It proposes methods for the management and prevention of water and sediment disasters, and finally presents mathematical models of sediment movement in the lower Yellow River and a decision support system. This book can serve as a reference for scientific and technical personnel in hydrology, sedimentation, flood control and disaster reduction, river channel regulation, geography, meteorology, and resource development, as well as engineering management personnel, decision-makers, and students and teachers of relevant colleges and universities.