Use of Field Experiments in Soil Erosion Research

摘要: Abstract Field experiments are widely used while investigating runoff and soil erosion. This chapter presents some general thoughts on the appropriate design use of field experiments, as well two case studies experimental research to highlight their relative advantages disadvantages over laboratory monitoring. Both examples structured so that reader is led from initial conception a hypothesis, through planning campaign phases, before final conclusions drawn suggestions made for further work. Despite meticulous planning, however, each example highlights fact specific compromises frequently needed in order overcome many constraints may be encountered when undertaking experiments. also illustrate an important tool processes measuring rates under controlled driving conditions, but variable natural surface properties. basic principle enables detailed insight into functioning process domains, is, plots, limited, mostly spatial scale number scenarios interaction between rainfall surfaces they act upon. The interpretation therefore requires careful consideration context which were collected.