Hydrology

Hydrology (Science/Technical) by Taalismn

This is the (general) study of water flow patterns, either on the surface or underground. Trained hydrologists can spot evidence of past water presence in a landscape from the presence of sedimentary deposits, and can make educated predictions on the presence of water, its amounts, and likely flow and flow rate patterns, making the drilling of wells and siting of construction with relation to water easier. Hydrologists can also calculate necessary slope and pressure information for building canals, dams, aqueducts, fountains and other water-related projects. Other useful applications of this skill include predicting the spread of buried/subsurface contaminants through water tables, and monitoring the quality of water sources.

Prerequisites: Geology, Basic Math. .

Bonuses: +10% to Architecture and water-related construction skills/projects.

Base Skill: 40 % + 5% per level of experience; Finding Water 30 % + 3% per level of experience

Oceanic Hydrology can be taken as a specialty by taking this skill again along with the Oceanographic Surveying skill; this skill specialization gives a +8% to Underwater Navigation with regards to finding(or avoiding) currents, gulf streams, and useful aspects such as thermoclines or fresh water ‘blooms’(which can adversely affect bouyancy). Oceanic Hydrology also gives a +5% to Meteorology skill rolls with regards to predicting the effects of water phenomenon on weather patterns(like El Nino currents).