This book provides an inventory of water resources, describes water challenges, and suggests methodologies and technologies for integrated water resources management in the UAE. It also summarizes efforts of water conservation and management, and modern approaches for improvement of water resources management and decision-making related to this valuable resource. The authors are specialized in geology and hydrogeology and have been teaching and conducting scientific research on water resources in the UAE for the last three decades. 
This book represents the main reference on water resources in the UAE for academia, researchers, professionals, students and the general public. 


Abdulrahman S. Alsharhan obtained his PhD in Geology from the University of South Carolina, USA in 1985. Currently, he is Emeritus Professor of Geology and consultant on Middle East petroleum systems, water, and environment. He has over 35 years of experience in the oil industry and academia, serving as a professor and the Dean of College of Science at United Arab Emirates University. He has published 8 books and more than 100 scientific papers in international journals and he has presented over 60 abstracts at several international conferences and meetings. His main research interests are petroleum geology of the Middle East, water resources and integrated management, climate changes, and desertification of the Arabian Gulf Region. He was the first UAE national to be promoted as professor, based on his academic teaching and his administration, research, participation, organization, and chairing sessions in regional and international events. He has served as reviewer and editorial board member of a number of international journals and is a member of the Third World Academy of Sciences, the Board of Trustees at Ajman University, UAE, the Board of Trustees at American University in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, and an honorary member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists. Alsharhan's career has been diverse, serving in government, consultancy, and academia.

Zeinelabidin E. Rizk obtained his PhD in Hydrogeology from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, South Dakota, USA in 1990. Currently, he is the Acting Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Acting Dean of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Science and Technology of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. He has been employed at Ajman University of Science and Technology since 2000, working as Dean of the Institute of Environment, Water and Energy and as a member of the Board of Trustees. Currently, he teaches courses in geology, environmental sciences and innovation. He has taught courses at Menoufia University, Egypt, United Arab Emirates University, and Ajman University of Science and Technology during his entire career while also maintaining active research and consulting activities. His current research interests are water, energy and food nexus, integrated water resources management and water policies and legislations. Rizk has co-authored two books and has published over 80 scientific papers in local, regional and international journals. 




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Abdulrahman S. Alsharhan obtained his PhD in Geology from the University of South Carolina, USA in 1985. Currently, he is Emeritus Professor of Geology and consultant on Middle East petroleum systems, water, and environment. He has over 35 years of experience in the oil industry and academia, serving as a professor and the Dean of College of Science at United Arab Emirates University. He has published 8 books and more than 100 scientific papers in international journals and he has presented over 60 abstracts at several international conferences and meetings. His main research interests are petroleum geology of the Middle East, water resources and integrated management, climate changes, and desertification of the Arabian Gulf Region. He was the first UAE national to be promoted as professor, based on his academic teaching and his administration, research, participation, organization, and chairing sessions in regional and international events. He has served as reviewer and editorial board member of a number of international journals and is a member of the Third World Academy of Sciences, the Board of Trustees at Ajman University, UAE, the Board of Trustees at American University in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, and an honorary member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists. Alsharhan's career has been diverse, serving in government, consultancy, and academia.

Zeinelabidin E. Rizk obtained his PhD in Hydrogeology from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, South Dakota, USA in 1990. Currently, he is the Acting Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Acting Dean of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Science and Technology of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. He has been employed at Ajman University of Science and Technology since 2000, working as Dean of the Institute of Environment, Water and Energy and as a member of the Board of Trustees. Currently, he teaches courses in geology, environmental sciences and innovation. He has taught courses at Menoufia University, Egypt, United Arab Emirates University, and Ajman University of Science and Technology during his entire career while also maintaining active research and consulting activities. His current research interests are water, energy and food nexus, integrated water resources management and water policies and legislations. Rizk has co-authored two books and has published over 80 scientific papers in local, regional and international journals. 




Inhalt
List of Figures

List of Tables

List of Photographs

Preface

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Why this Book?
1.2 Water Resources
1.2.1 Water Resources in the World
1.2.2 Water Resources in Continents
1.2.3 Water Resources in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region

Part I Geomorphology and Geology

Chapter 2 Geomorphology
2.1 Mountains
2.2 Gravel Plains
2.3 Sand Dunes
2.4 Coastal Areas
2.5 Drainage Basins
2.6 Salt-Plug Islands

Chapter 3 Geology
3.1 General Overview of Aquifer Systems
3.2 Geologic History and Hydrogeologic Characteristics
3.3 Paleozic Era
3.3.1 Triassic
3.3.2 Jurassic
3.4 Mesozoic Era
3.4.1 Lower Cretaceous
3.4.2 Middle Cretaceous
3.4.3 Upper Cretaceous
3.5 Cenozoic Era
3.6 Geologic Structures
3.6.1 Surface Geologic Structures
3.6.1.1 Ru'us Al Jibal
3.6.1.2 Dibba Zone
3.6.1.3 Northern Ophiolite Zone
3.6.1.4 Southern Ophiolite Zone
3.6.1.5 Hatta Zone
3.6.1.6 Wadi Ham Line
3.6.1.7 Al Fayah Mountains
3.6.1.8 Al Ain Mountains
3.6.1.9 Salt Domes
3.6.2 Subsurface Geologic Structures

Part II Climatic Conditions and Water Balance

Chapter 4 Climatic Conditions
4.1 Solar Radiation
4.2 Air Temperature
4.3 Relative Humidity
4.4 Wind Speed
4.5 Evaporation
4.6 Evapotranspiration
4.7 Rainfall

Chapter 5 Water Balance
5.1 Climatic Water Balance
5.2 Groundwater Recharge
5.3 Hydraulic Conductivity
5.4 Infiltration Capacity

Part III Conventional Water Resources

Section A Surface Water Resources

Titel
Water Resources and Integrated Management of the United Arab Emirates
EAN
9783030316846
Format
E-Book (pdf)
Veröffentlichung
17.03.2020
Digitaler Kopierschutz
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Dateigrösse
42.22 MB
Anzahl Seiten
850