Crespo, P. (2012): <b>Analysis of the rainfall runoff processes of Andean ecosystems in southern Ecuador: using hydrometric, tracers and modeling approaches</b> University of Giessen, <i>phd thesis</i>
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Title:
Analysis of the rainfall runoff processes of Andean ecosystems in southern Ecuador: using hydrometric, tracers and modeling approaches
Short Name:
Analysis of the rainfall runoff processes of Andean ecosystems in southern Ecuador
FOR816dw ID:
1101
Publication Date:
2012-05-25
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Patricio Crespo
Contact:
email:
pcrespos <at> yahoo.com
168 Cuenca
Ecuador
Abstract:
The main objective of this dissertation was to identify the rainfall runoff processes that control the discharge generation of the study areas. The research uses multi techniques including hydrometric data analysis, tracers (isotopes and chemical constituents) and conceptual modeling. The research questions were (i) in which way streamflow is controlled by micro-climate, precipitation pattern, slope, land cover and soil properties, amongst other catchment properties?, (ii) what are the main sources of water within the study areas?, and how the soil properties are influencing the runoff generation?, and (iii) could the identified conceptual model, using previous knowledge, be applied for the studied areas in the south of Ecuador?
