Dear members, I would like to know if a BSc. in hydrology and a master and PhD. in hydrology studies can be useful for good perspectives in careers in the future?
I want to know how solid basis of mechanics of fluids and other studies related to physics are involved, as it is my main concern. (For example, studies about Navier-Stokes equations or other equations for fluids or dynamic of fluids)
Best regards,
Carlos
From my point of view, studying in any field with a firm scientific basis is always vital, even if many people think that it has no great importance now or in the future.
Water Sciences, especially hydrology, have a solid foundation, and water is the basis of life, not in the past, but in the future. And given that the current goal of many countries is to search for alternative water sources, benefiting from this science will undoubtedly interest.
So, I think that studying it is significant. Still, the most important thing is how to benefit from trendy applications such as remote sensing and machine learning in order to ةaximize the benefit of this science and connect with other fields.
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Hydrology can be vast. There are PhDs in hydrology who work on data analysis of such as rainfall and streamflow. Then there are hydrologists who develop or use already-developed hydrological models. Then there can be hydrologists who work within the domain of fluid dynamics. So indeed, you can work in different sub-areas in hydrology.
Hey Carlos Hernan Lopez Zapata
In my opinion, hydrology is a fascinating area of research with many opportunities to work in different sub-areas, including surface water hydrology, groundwater hydrology, ecohydrology, and urban hydrology. And, of course, with the increasing importance of water management and conservation nowadays, hydrologists are in high demand in various fields, including environmental consulting, water resources management, and government agencies. Additionally, hydrology studies can lead to opportunities in related fields such as civil engineering, geology, and urban and rural planning.
Regarding the other question, yes, a solid understanding of the mechanics of fluids and other related physics concepts is crucial for studying hydrology. Furthermore, many fundamental principles in hydrology, such as water flow, can be described using the Navier-Stokes equations. Thus, a strong foundation in these areas can help you better understand the behaviour of fluids and their interactions with the environment.
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