The second edition of GIS in Water Resource Engineering, thoroughly revised and updated, presents a comprehensive review of the concepts and applications of GIS in various scenarios from surface water and groundwater to wastewater and river basin planning. State-of-the-art GIS spatial data management and analysis tools are revolutionizing the field of water resource engineering, so familiarity with these technologies is now a prerequisite for success in engineers’ and planners’ efforts to create reliable infrastructure. This book develops a broad-spectrum understanding of the nature of GIS and how it is used to create, analyze, and incorporate geographic data into water resources engineering practices.
New in the Second Edition:
- New GIS technologies and methods used in water engineering domains such as remote sensing for surface and groundwater monitoring and integration of high-resolution land use and property data.
- A new chapter on GIS Management for Water Resources includes GIS planning and implementation approaches, and financial analysis of benefits and costs.
- New case studies describing applications of GIS for water resources monitoring, assessments and decision making.
- Incorporation of content and discussion regarding advances in applications of artificial intelligence in GIS technologies and methods.
This book is intended for water resources professionals, managers, and researchers who are seeking updated information on geospatial techniques and technologies to guide their modelling approaches and applications. It is also an excellent resource for senior undergraduate and graduate students taking courses that cover topics such as water resources, watershed management, water quality, advanced spatial and GIS modelling, etc.
The second edition of this textbook, thoroughly revised and updated, presents a comprehensive review of the concepts and applications of GIS in various scenarios from surface water and groundwater to wastewater and river basin planning. It develops a broad-spectrum understanding of the nature of GIS and how it can be used most effectively.
1. Introduction.
2. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems.
3.
GIS and Databases.
4. GIS Analysis Functions and Operations.
5. GIS for
Surface Water Hydrology.
6. GIS for Floodplain Management.
7. GIS for Water
Resources Monitoring and Forecasting.
8. GIS for Groundwater Hydrology.
9.
GIS for Water Supply and Irrigation Systems.
10. GIS for Water Quality.
11.
GIS for Wastewater and Stormwater Systems.
12. GIS for River Basin Planning
and Management.
Lynn E. Johnson is a notable professional in water resources and geographic information systems (GIS). Johnsons career began with the U.S. Geological Survey, where an early fascination with rivers and water systems led to a lifelong commitment to hydrology and water resources management. After earning undergraduate degrees in geology and civil engineering from SUNY Buffalo and a masters in water resources management from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, Johnson conducted hydrologic investigations for both private and public clients. Johnson completed a PhD at Cornell University, focusing on water resources systems, and developed one of the earliest interactive GIS applications for river basin modeling. Johnson has led research funded by major agencies such as the National Science Foundation, NOAA, the National Weather Service, EPA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and USAID. As Professor (now Emeritus) of Civil Engineering at the University of Colorado Denver, Johnson has taught courses in GIS, water resources systems and management, hydrology, engineering economics, and environmental engineering, and pioneered online learning in the Master of EngineeringGIS program. Johnson remains devoted to interdisciplinary collaboration and the educational potential of GIS, which continues to inspire work on the second edition of the textbook Geographic Information Systems in Water Resources Engineering.
