New soil infiltration model reveals optimal parameters for water conservation.
The researchers investigated how soil type and initial moisture affect parameters in a model for water infiltration in soil. They used computer simulations to find values for these parameters, which can help estimate how water moves through different types of soil. The results suggest that the values of these parameters change depending on the soil type and initial moisture level. For sandy soils, higher values are recommended, while for other soils, lower values are more appropriate.