FountainheadIn hydrologic terms, the upper end of a confined-aquifer conduit, where it intersects the land surface.Friction HeadIn hydrologic terms, the decrease in total head caused by frictionHeadIn hydrologic terms, the difference between the pool height and tailwater height. Usually expressed in feet of head, or in lbs./sq. inchHead LossIn hydrologic terms, the decrease in total head caused by frictionHead RaceIn hydrologic terms, a channel which directs water to a water wheel; a forebay.Headward ErosionIn hydrologic terms, erosion which occurs in the upstream end of the valley of a stream, causing it to lengthen its course in such a direction.Headwater BasinIn hydrologic terms, a basin at the headwaters of a river. All discharge of the river at this point is developed within the basin.HeadwatersIn hydrologic terms, streams at the source of a river.Hydraulic HeadIn hydrologic terms,
(1) The height of the free surface of a body of water above a given point beneath the surface.
(2) The height of the water level at
the headworks, or an upstream point, of a waterway, and the water surface at a given point downstream.
(3) The height of a
hydraulic grade line above the center line of a pressure pipe, at a given point.Hydrostatic HeadIn hydrologic terms, a measure of pressure at a given point in a liquid in terms of the vertical height of a column of the same liquid which would produce
the same pressurePressure HeadEnergy contained by fluid because of its pressure, usually expressed in feet of fluid (foot pounds per pound).Spearhead EchoA radar echo associated with a downburst with a pointed appendage extending toward the direction of the echo motion. The appendage moves much faster than the parent echo, which is drawn into the appendage. During it's mature stage, the appendage turns into a major echo and the parent echo loses its identity.
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