The weekly topics of the course are as follows:
-Objectives and topics of Hydrometeorology – Hydroclimatology and Hydrology. Historical Development (Hydromythology, Technical Water Works in Ancient Civilizations, Hydrometeorological Phenomena and Hydrologic Cycle in Ancient Greek Philosophy and in the Biblical tradition, Advancements over the centuries, Development since the 16th century, State-of-the Art). Atmospheric-Terrestrial Hydrologic Cycle Phases and Interrelations. Main Spatial Scales of Hydrology and Meteorology. Hydrologic Cycle, Hydrographic Networks, Watersheds, Drainage Basins and an introduction to Technical Hydrology. The contribution of GIS.
-The hydrologic information ‘station-point precipitation height’ and its stochastic nature. An introduction to stochastics of hydroclimatic extremes. Statistical analyses and probabilities of daily, monthly and annual precipitation heights. Processes and Techniques to derive homogeneous precipitation data. The process of precipitation maximization.
-Spatial variability and surface distribution of point precipitation data. Average Precipitation Estimation Techniques. Relationships between point and average precipitation.
-The Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP). Precipitation water and storm efficiency. The method of ‘storm maximization’ and ‘storm transfer’. The Method of Storm Models. The method of empirical relationships. Statistical analyses of extreme rainfalls.
-The water in Catchments. Runoff, Flow Rate, Soil Loss, Sediment Transport and Flow. Typical characteristics of Rainfall-Runoff. Rainfall Graphs and Hydrographs.
-Precipitation – Runoff and Snow Runoff Models in Agricultural, Semi-Mountainous and Mountainous Regions.
-Hydrologic Deficits in Agricultural Regions under ‘Climate Change’ and Climate Variability.
-Hydrologic budget estimation with focus on agricultural and forest regions. Case studies in Greece by applying simple hydrological models. Overview of state-of-the-art hydrological models.
-Principles of Technical Hydrology and Technical Works in Agricultural Areas in the Greece (dams, reservoirs, etc)
-Extreme values of runoff and Flood Forecasting in Agricultural, Semi-Mountainous and Mountainous Regions.
-The Torrential Environment. Ephemeral and Perennial Streams. Torrent Management Projects in Greece. Agrotechnical and Vegetative Technical Works. The Hydrogeonomic Role and Function of Vegetation.
Learning results
Bibliography
In Greek:
• Baltas, E., Mimikou, M. 2018. Technical Hydrology, Papasotiriou Editions, Athens.
• Koutsoyannis, D., Xanthopoulos, Th. 2016. Technical Hydrology. ‘Kallipos’ Digital Repository of Open Academic Editions. https://repository.kallipos.gr/?&locale=en
• Papamichael, D.M. 2001. Technical Hydrology of Surface Waters. Yahudi-Yapouli Editions, Thessaloniki.
• Tsiros, Ι.X. 2019. Applied Hydrometeorology and Hydroclimatology with Elements of Hydrology. University Notes.
In English:
• Brutsaert, W. 2005. Hydrology: An Introduction. Cambridge University Press. 1st Edition.
( 2nd Edition in 2023)
• Dingman, S.L. 2002. Physical Hydrology. 2nd Ed. Prentice-Hall, NJ. ISBN: 0-13-099695-5
• Eagleson, P. 2005. Ecohydrology: Darwinian Expression of Vegetation Form and Function. Cambridge University Press.
• Koutsoyannis, D. 2023. Stochastics of Hydroclimatic Extremes. ‘Kallipos’ Digital Repository of Open Academic Editions. https://repository.kallipos.gr/?&locale=en
Fundamendal early research works:
• Budyko, M.I., Gerasimov, I.P. 1961. The heat and water balance of the earth’s surface, the general theory of physical geography and the problem of the transformation of nature. Soviet Geography, 2(2), 3–12. doi: 10.1080/00385417.1961.10770737
• Eagleson, P.S. 1978. Climate, soil, and vegetation. 1. Introduction to water balance dynamics. Water Resources Research 14, 705–712.
• Penman, H.L. 1948. Natural evaporation from open waters, bare soil and grass. Proc. Roy. Soc. London, A 193, 120.
• Thornthwaite, C. W. and Mather, J. R. 1955. The water balance. Publications in Climatology, Vol. 8, 1–104.
The Faculty of Crop Science of the Agricultural University of Athens (AUA), was founded in June 1989 (Official Journal of the Hellenic Republic Νο. 166Α΄/16-6-1989) it is the first University Faculty of Crop Science founded in Greece
