1st Edition

Methods in Karst Hydrogeology IAH: International Contributions to Hydrogeology, 26

Edited By Nico Goldscheider, David Drew Copyright 2007
264 Pages
by CRC Press

278 Pages
by CRC Press

280 Pages
by CRC Press

The importance of investigating karstified aquifers lies in their significance as a major source of drinking water. This book describes methods that are basic to all hydrogeological studies, such as hydraulic investigations, hydrochemistry, geophysics, isotope chemistry and modelling, but with the emphasis placed on their application to karst systems. Other techniques are specific to the karst... Read more

Introduction.  The Geological and Geomorphological Framework.  Speleological Investigations.  Hydrological Techniques.  Hydraulic Methods.  Hydrochemical Techniques.  Isotopic Techniques.  Tracer Techniques.  Geophysical Methods.  Modelling  Combined use of Techniques and Methodologies.

Biography

Dr Nico Goldscheider studied geology at the University of Karlsruhe, Germany and has been Senior Lecturer at the Centre of Hydrogeology at the University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland since 2002. He is a specialist in karst hydrogeology, tracing techniques and groundwater quality monitoring, and has an interest in the microbiological aspects of karst hydrogeology.





Dr David Drew studied at the Universities of Nottingham and Bristol, UK. He is currently Senior Lecturer in Geography at Trinity College Dublin. His particular research interests include the hydrogeology of karstic areas and human interaction with the karstic environment.