Browsing Magister Scientiae - MSc (Earth Science) by Author "Mazvimavi, D."
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An assessment of water use by Acacia longifolia trees occurring within the hillslopes and riparian zone of the Heuningnes Catchment, Western Cape
Mkunyana, Yonela Princess (University of the Western Cape, 2018)The increasing expansion of Acacia longifolia trees along the riparian zones in South Africa demands an urgent intervention as the species is listed in the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (2004). This ... -
Hydrological Characterisation of Wetlands: Understanding wetlands-catchment linkages
Mandlazi, Nompumelelo Pretty (University of the Western Cape, 2017)This study explores the hydrological processes of selected wetlands in four different catchments in South Africa (the Nuwejaars River in the Western Cape which has the Elandsdrift-Wiesdrift wetland; the Mohlapetsi river ... -
Improving estimation of precipitation and prediction of river flows in the Jonkershoek mountain catchment
Mbali, Siphumelelo (University of the Western Cape, 2016)Rainfall is the main input into the land phase of the hydrological cycle which greatly determines the available water resources. Accurate precipitation information is critical for mountain catchments as they are the main ... -
The use of remote sensing for soil moisture estimation using downscaling and soil water balance modelling in Malmesbury and the Riebeek Valley
Möller, Jason John (University of the Western Cape, 2014)Soil moisture forms an integral part of the hydrological cycle and exerts considerable influence on hydrological processes at or near the earth’s surface. Knowledge of soil moisture is important for planning and decision-making ...