Soil Erosion: Processes, Prediction, Measurement, and Control

摘要: Preface. Acknowledgments. 1. Introduction. Physical and Economic Significance of Erosion. Social Soil-Erosion Research. Terminology Development Landscapes: A Context for Summary. Suggested Readings. 2. Primary Factors Influencing Soil Water Wind Integrated Site Perspective. 3. Types Links between Mechanical Movement Soil. 4. Erosion Processes. Basic Principles Common to 5. Erosion-Prediction Technology. Fundamentals Elements Erosion-Model Mathematics. Mathematical Models. Other Steps in Developing an Model. Choosing a Sensitivity Analysis. 6. Measurement. Reasons Measure Erosion-Measurement Practices. Selected Measurement Techniques. Evaluation 7. Sediment Control. Examples Water-Erosion-Control Control Concentrated-Flow Wind-Erosion 8. Land Conservation. Public Conservation Programs. Planning. Technical Tools Local Planning On-Site by Governmental Units. Lessons from the U.S. Movement. 9. Perspectives Future. Essential Lessons. Future Conclusions. Appendix A: Soils. Properties. Sources Information. B: Hydrology. Precipitation Process. Storage. Infiltration Runoff Evaporation Transpiration C: Web Sites. References. Index.