APPLICATION OF INFILTRATION THEORY FOR THE DETERMINATION OF EXCESS RAINFALL HYETOGRAPH1

ABSTRACT: The purpose of this paper is to show through the use of numerical examples that modern infiltration theory can be used in everyday hydrologic practice. The actual use of four methods of calculation of infiltration rates and of excess rainfall rates is demonstrated for the case when simultaneous data of rainfall and stream flow are available for a watershed. The four methods are: (1) the well known Π-index method, (2) the traditional Horton's infiltration capacity formula, (3) the less traditional Green and Ampt infiltration capacity formula, and (4) a ponding time approach. It is recommended that hydrologists become at least familiar with the numerical procedures involved in the ponding time and postponding infiltration approach. This approach, though not flawless, should be preferred to the other three methods if use of the other three is at all considered.     

SOME SIMPLE MODELS FOR CONTINUOUS VARIATE TIME SERIES1

ABSTRACT: A survey is given of recently developed models for continuous variate non–Gaussian time series. The emphasis is on marginally specific models with given correlation structure. Exponential, Gamma, Weibull, Laplace, Beta and Mixed Exponential models are considered for the marginal distributions of the stationary time series. Most of the models are random coefficient, additive linear models. Some discussion of the meaning of autoregression and linearity is given, as well as suggestions for higher–order linear residual analysis for non–Gaussian models.     

THE OPPORTUNITY COST OF TIME AND AVERTING EXPENDITURES FOR SAFE DRINKING WATER1

ABSTRACT: A survey of individuals during a Giardia contamination incident provided data to calculate the cost of boiling, hauling, or purchasing water to avoid infection. Three different approaches to the valuation of time were used to assess the implications of the opportunity cost of time for the measurement of averting costs. Mean monthly household averting costs were $33.47 using family income to value time, $13.07 using the minimum wage to value time, and $5.60 using zero opportunity cost of time. Comparisons of the mean costs for different sources and household characteristics indicated the value of time from family income was too high and that the other methods of valuing time were superior.     

GOALS AND DATA COLLECTION DESIGNS FOR WATER QUALITY MONITORING1

ABSTRACT: Water quality monitoring cannot address every information need through one data collection procedure. This paper discusses the goals and related procedures for designing water quality monitoring programs. The discussion focuses on the broad information needs of those agencies operating water quality networks. These information needs include the ability to assess trends and environmental impacts, determine compliance with objectives or standards, estimate mass transport, and perform general surveillance. Each of these information needs has different data requirements. This paper outlines these goals and discusses factors to consider in developing a monitoring plan on a site by site basis.     

陕西省近10年自然灾害的损失规律

本文主要根据自然灾害损失资料,对陕西近10a自然灾害损失时空规律、各灾种特点、损失结构进行了较详尽讨论,并进行了损失强度分区。     

苏北盆地玄武岩地质年龄及地层时代

本文以快中子活化（39Ar／40Ar）法、K—Ar法为主要手段．通过16个玄武岩样品地质年龄的测定和分析．首次建立了苏北盆地泰州组—盐城组玄武岩喷发年代时间剖面，并对各级段的界线年龄进行了修正。提出了白垩系和第三系的界线在泰州组与阜宁组之间．古新统与始新统界线在阜宁组—～二段和三～四段之间、始新统与渐统界线在三垛组一段和二段之间，本区缺失上渐新统地层。     

佛山市区酸雨时空分布特征及其成因分析

从致酸源、地理环境、工业状况、气候条件等因素分析了佛山市酸雨的成因，提出一些控制酸雨污染的建议。     

月相调制比在华东及安徽地区的研究与应用

对华东地区1970年以来5级以上地震的月相效应进行了分析,表明该区地震活动具有明显的月相效应;分别对华东、安徽地区1970年以来4.5级和4级以上地震的月相调制比进行分析研究,认为华东MS5.5级、安徽MS5.5级以上地震活动受月相调制作用显著,分别提出了华东地区MS≥5.5级及安徽地区MS≥5.0级地震发生前月相调制比的定量预测指标,它对这两个区域大震的发生具有中、短期预测意义.     

农用化学物对河网地区地表水质的影响

为了解平原河网地区农用化学物(化肥和农药)对地表水质的污染程度,调查了嘉兴市某农区在施肥和雨后,径流对地表水质的影响,初步揭示了水质与农时和降雨情况的关系。调查表明,农业非点源污染受农时、降雨的影响较大,其中农时的影响更大,施肥后短时间内水质即下降,变化非常显著。     

次氯酸钠-水杨酸分光光度法测氨的几点探讨

按照国家标准方法对污染源废气中氨的监测,采用次氯酸钠-水杨酸光度法,该方法操作复杂,温度及发色时间长短对样品准确度影响较大.通过次氯酸钠-酒石酸钾钠的配制、次氯酸钠游离碱的标定、温度及放置时间的影响等三个方面的改进,使样品分析简便、快速、准确.