Soil physics : an introduction
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Soil physics : an introduction
CRC Press, 2023
2nd ed
- : hardback
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
Serves as the most up-to-date textbook on soil physics available.
Includes two new chapters and many new numerical examples.
Offers mathematical descriptions supported by simplified explanations.
Provides case studies and step-by-step guidance on how to use public domain computer models.
Covers all principles and processes in an easy-to-understand format with numerous illustrations and sample problems.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Soil Physics 2. Units and Dimensions 3. Characteristics of Soils of the Vadose Zone 4. Sampling Concepts and Designs 5. Spatial Variability of Vadose Zone Properties 6. Fundamentals of Hydrology 7. Properties of Water 8. Water in the Vadose Zone 9. Flow through the Vadose Zone 10. Water Infiltration into the Vadose Zone 11. Energy Flow through the Vadose Zone 12. Evaporation from Soil 13. Root Water Uptake 14. Airflow through the Vadose Zone 15. Chemical Transport through the Vadose Zone 16. Modeling Flow through the Vadose Zone Using the HYDRIS-1D Model 17. Flow through the Vadose Zone Using RZWQM 18. Special Topics: Soil Erosion, Contaminant Remediation and Salt Removal
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