Naslov
Annual runoff estimate- an example of karstic aquifers in the transboundary region of Croatia and Slovenia

Autori
Horvat, Bojana ; Rubinić, Josip

Izvornik
Hydrological Sciences Journal (0262-6667) 51 (2006), 2; 314-324

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Croatia; GIS; karst; runoff; Slovenia; transboundary aquifers; water balance

Sažetak
An approach to the global estimate of water balance elements and their spatial distribution using GIS is presented. It is primarily related to the catchments where measured data are scarce and the spatial differentiation of the hydrological characteristics is not possible without climatological data. Emphasis is placed on estimating the water balance of transboundary karstic aquifers, where problems concerning the hydrometeorological data, catchment boundaries and determination of water balance elements in general are far more complex. The runoff estimation was done using the Turc and Langbein methods, which are the most frequently applied in this region. The years 1961– 1990 were used as the reference period. Based on comparison of the results, discussion of applicability of methods was given. The approach proposed is suitable for estimation of water balance in the study area and may also be applied in a wider region.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Geologija, Građevinarstvo

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