Abstract

Arid regions are characterized by scarce rainfall with long dry periods in-between the storms. These regions of the world are under severe and increasing pressure because the water shortage is almost the main obstacle facing their development plans. Assessment of the natural renewable water resources is urgently needed these days. This study appraises the effective groundwater recharge from ephemeral streams in arid regions. The assessment of the effective recharge is through the development of a numerical model coupling the surface model (SWMM) and the subsurface model (HYDRUS-ID).

Department

Interdisciplinary Engineering Program

Date of Award

2-1-2007

Online Submission Date

12-14-2006

First Advisor

Emad Hamdy Imam

Second Advisor

Mohamed Hassan El Gamal

Committee Member 1

Ahmed Abdel Dayem

Committee Member 2

Edward Smith

Committee Member 3

Amr Shaarawi

Document Type

Thesis

Extent

158 leaves :

Library of Congress Subject Heading 1

Groundwater recharge

Library of Congress Subject Heading 2

Water resources development

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Call Number

Thesis 2006/101

Location

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