Agricultural and Biological Sciences
8 years ago

New method simplifies soil erosion prediction for three-dimensional terrains.

Journal of Soil and Water Conservation
Length-slope factors for the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation: simplified method of estimation
Ian D. Moore, John P. Wilson

Paper Summary

The LS factor in the soil loss equation measures how much soil can be carried away by water flowing over land. Scientists created a simpler way to calculate this factor by looking at how water flow and slope affect soil erosion. This new method is easier to understand and can be used on different types of land.

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