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Plot-Scale Field Investigation : Characterizing Water Motion in Sandy Agricultural Soils

Creator:

Nolasco, Stephanie M.

Abstract:

Irrigated agricultural production in sandy soils presents several unique challenges to growers, including naturally high permeability, low native water retention, as well as high rates of water drainage losses and leaching of chemicals to the shallow aquifers. This study is an initial investigation into water motion in the sandy agricultural...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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, captures the relationship between matric potential (h) and volumetric water content (θ). The soil water
Effects of Initial Moisture and Surface Properties on Sorptivity of Coarse Soil and Sand

Creator:

Ambrowiak, Gloria M.

Abstract:

Many different models and mechanisms of water imbibition into soil have been described in the literature. Theoretical equations based on those models exist to predict how water will flow in porous media. These models can be useful, but have their weaknesses. Research on imbibition and infiltration into soils has mostly...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis