Principles of snow hydrology /

Principles of Snow Hydrology offers the most up-to-date and extensive treatment available of a scientific field whose importance has been widely recognized in recent years. In this 12-chapter work, DeWalle (Penn State) and Rango (USDA ARS) discuss snow hydrology fundamentals and provide current information on numerous topics such as "remote sensing, blowing snow, soil frost, melt prediction, climate change, and avalanches." Chapters include "Snow Climatology and Snow Distribution," "Snowpack Condition," "Snowfall, Snowpack, and Meltwater Chemistry," "Snowpack Energy Exchange: Basic Theory," and "Snowmelt-Runoff Processes." The book also contains two chapters on energy exchange, two chapters on modeling, and a final chapter discussing the management of snow. Relevant subject specialists have reviewed and provided input on individual chapters. The well-produced volume is profusely illustrated by line drawings, graphs, and black-and-white and color photographs. This major work, written by authors who are preeminent in their fields, should prove a standard reference for many years to come. Copious references, extensive index, strong binding. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals. J. D. Ives emeritus, Carleton University