| Title | : | The Nile Delta |
|---|---|---|
| Author | : | Abdelazim M. Negm |
| Release | : | 2017-05-25 |
| Kind | : | ebook |
| Genre | : | Chemistry, Books, Science & Nature, Earth Sciences, Professional & Technical, Engineering, Environment |
| Size | : | 17258898 |
| This volume presents up-to-date research on the Nile Delta and discusses the challenges involved in and opportunities for improving its productivity. The topics addressed include: groundwater in the Nile Delta and its quality; the mapping of groundwater with remote sensing technologies; land degradation; salt-affected soils; on-farm irrigation; the remediation of agricultural drainage water for sustainable reuse; the use of satellite images to estimate the bathymetry of coastal lakes; the assessment of the Nile Delta coastal zone and its management; its sediment and water quality; and fishing ports, fish and fisheries. The book closes with a review of the latest findings on the Nile Delta and offers conclusions and recommendations for future research to fulfill the requirements for sustainable development. It provides a unique and topical resource for researchers, graduate students and policymakers alike. |
