Introduction to Tsallis Entropy Theory in Water Engineering

Focuses On an Emerging Field in Water Engineering

A broad treatment of the Tsallis entropy theory presented from a water resources engineering point of view, Introduction to Tsallis Entropy Theory in Water Engineering fills a growing need for material on this theory and its relevant applications in the area of water engineering. This self-contained text includes several solved examples, and requires only a basic knowledge of mathematics and probability theory. Divided into four parts, the book begins with a detailed discussion of Tsallis entropy, moves on to hydraulics, expounds on the subject of hydrology, and ends with broad coverage on a wide variety of areas in water engineering.

The author addresses:

• The Tsallis entropy theory for both discrete and continuous variables
• The procedure for deriving probability distributions
• One-dimensional velocity distributions
• Two-dimensional velocity distributions
• Methods for determining sediment concentration
• Sediment discharge
• Stage–discharge rating curve
• Precipitation variability
• Infiltration and the derivation of infiltration equations
• An introduction to soil moisture, soil moisture profiles, and their estimation
• Flow duration curves
• The eco-index and indicators of hydrologic alteration (IHA)
• Measures of redundancy for water distribution networks, and more

Introduction to Tsallis Entropy Theory in Water Engineering

Vijay P. Singh is a distinguished professor in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering as well as the Zachry Department of Civil Engineering at Texas A&M University. He received his B.S., M.S., Ph.D., and D.Sc. degrees in engineering. He specializes in surface-water hydrology, groundwater hydrology, hydraulics, irrigation engineering, environmental quality, and water resources. Dr. Singh has published more than 24 textbooks. He is a registered professional engineer, a registered professional hydrologist, and an honorary diplomat in water resources engineering of the American Academy of Water Resources Engineers.