Hydrological data

Hannaford, Jamie ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5256-3310; Muchan, Katie; Fry, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1142-4039; Everard, Nick ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9936-9902; Rees, Gwyn ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3300-0472; Marsh, Terry ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1131-0891; Bloomfield, John P. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5730-1723; Laaha, Gregor; Van Lanen, Henny A.J.. 2024 Hydrological data. In: Tallaksen, Lena M.; van Lanen, Henny A.J., (eds.) Hydrological drought: processes and estimation methods for streamflow and groundwater. 2nd ed. Elsevier, 105-155.

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Abstract/Summary

Hydrological data are the foundation of hydrological research, as well as effective water management. Hydrological data are therefore of pivotal importance to any drought or low flow study. While there have been significant advances in hydrological data acquisition, analysis and dissemination in recent decades, it is still crucially important to ensure data are of suitable quality to support analysis and decision-making. In this chapter, key concepts in hydrological data are first reviewed, and then main types of hydrological data (river flow and groundwater level) are explored, giving due attention to how they are derived, including challenges and limitations. Key supporting datasets are also considered, such as hydrometeorological datasets (e.g., precipitation, evaporation, soil moisture) and spatial datasets available at different scales (local, regional and global) that provide important context for hydrological observations. Example datasets containing flow data are provided that cover different scales (international, regional and local). Local datasets also include groundwater and meteorological data.

Item Type:	Publication - Book Section
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):	10.1016/B978-0-12-819082-1.00020-5
UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas:	Water Resources (Science Area 2017-24) UKCEH Fellows
ISBN:	9780128190821
NORA Subject Terms:	Hydrology Data and Information
Related URLs:	Publisher
Date made live:	21 Jan 2025 12:30 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/538781

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