A rainfall simulator study of infiltration into arable soils

Wierda, A.; Veen, A. van der

doi:10.1016/0378-3774(92)90087-d

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“…4A,B,D). More intense precipitation generates more runoff if the precipitation rate exceeds the soil infiltration capacity, causing infiltration-excess, or Hortonian, runoff (Horton, 1933;Wierda and Veen, 1992;Li et al, 2014). Variations in event duration and intensity help explain why comparable runoff volumes were collected in WY13 and WY14, although there were more events and more precipitation in WY13 (Fig.…”

Section: Precipitation and Runoffmentioning

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Coupling distributed stormwater collection and managed aquifer recharge: Field application and implications

Beganskas

Fisher

2017

Journal of Environmental Management

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Section: Precipitation and Runoffmentioning

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Coupling distributed stormwater collection and managed aquifer recharge: Field application and implications

Beganskas

Fisher

2017

Journal of Environmental Management

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“…Rainfall simulators are commonly used as research tools to study soil erosion [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12], as well as, soil infiltration [13,14], water runoff and sediment transport [15][16][17], geotechnical studies especially slope stability and landslides [18][19][20][21][22][23], and many other related research areas. Rainfall simulators can produce unique data that are vital for calibration and validation purposes of empirical, conceptual, or processbased rainfall-runoff-sediment transport mathematical models [24].…”

Section: Rainfall Simulator: Assessing Soil Erodibility For Rehabilit...mentioning

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Using Rainfall Simulators to Design and Assess the Post-Mining Erosional Stability

Khalifa¹,

So²

2024

Soil Erosion - Risk Modeling and Management

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The mining industry is crucial for global economic growth but faces environmental challenges, especially in designing stable rehabilitated landforms. To tackle these issues, rainfall simulators have been recognized for their value in providing data for erosion modeling and analysis, aiding the development of effective land cover systems for long-term stability. This chapter provides an overview of the theory, specifications, and design principles of rainfall simulators. It explores the detailed design and construction of a well-known model, along with its calibration process ensuring accurate rainfall production and distribution. The chapter also discusses raindrop size distribution and associated kinetic energy calculations. Calibration results demonstrate satisfactory outcomes with Christiansen’s uniformity coefficient exceeding 85% and a median raindrop size of 2.15 mm. The device successfully generates desired kinetic energy for simulated rainstorms, crucial for studying soil erosion. Examples highlight the application of rainfall simulators in evaluating erosion stability in Queensland mines. Efforts to construct a soil erosion database for 34 open-cut mines in Queensland using a similar portable rainfall simulator are highlighted. This database contributes to developing user-friendly MINErosion models, providing estimates of soil erosion/deposition at different scales to support the Australian mining sector.

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“…They concluded that a three-way interaction existed between these factors, with greater amounts of runo and erosion occurring with greater slope, and less runo yet increased erosion with increased plot disturbance. Wierda and Veen (1992) studied the spatial and temporal variability of runo and in®ltration in an agricultural catchment under diverse land use in The Netherlands. They used a drop-former simulator, covering an area of 0 .…”

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Development of a portable field rainfall simulator for use in hillside vineyard runoff and erosion studies

Battany

Grismer

2000

Hydrol. Process.

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Abstract:An inexpensive, mobile ®eld rainfall simulator and runo plot frame were developed for use on hillside vineyards. The simulator framework and components were lightweight, readily available and easily manageable such that they can be handled by one person during transport, set±up and operation. The vineyard rainfall simulator was simpler than many of the machines in recent use for similar studies, yet oered equal or improved performance for small-plot studies. The system developed consistent sized 2 . 58 mm raindrops at intensities ranging from 20 to 90 mm/h. The average distribution uniformity coecient at an intensity of 60 mm/h was 91 . 7%, with a deviation of only 2 . 2%. This coecient was similar to the range reported for a more complex rotating disk simulator, and was notably greater than that obtained for other similar devices. The system water capacity of 40 l allowed for 1-h storm durations at 60 mm/h, usually sucient time for commencement of erosion and runo. The runo plot frame was designed to be quickly installed, and to discourage sediment deposition in the routing of runo to collect containers.

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A rainfall simulator study of infiltration into arable soils

Cited by 9 publications

References 15 publications

Coupling distributed stormwater collection and managed aquifer recharge: Field application and implications

Coupling distributed stormwater collection and managed aquifer recharge: Field application and implications

Using Rainfall Simulators to Design and Assess the Post-Mining Erosional Stability

Development of a portable field rainfall simulator for use in hillside vineyard runoff and erosion studies

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