The practitioner or researcher often faces complex alternatives
when selecting a method to characterize properties governing a soil
process. After years of research and development, environmental and
agricultural professionals now have an array of methods for
characterizing soil processes. Well-established methods, however,
may not be suitable for the specific conditions of a study since
many soil characteristics are intrinsically variable. An objective,
integrated approach for soil characterization is needed to more
effectively quantify parameters.
Soil-Water-Solute Process Characterization goes beyond technical
guidance and addresses the complicating factors such as spatial and
temporal variability of soil processes, scale issues, soil
structure, and the trade-offs between methods. It focuses on
advanced methods for the monitoring and modeling of mass transfer
processes in soil. Expert contributors present limitations to
well-known methods and alternatives, discussing their practical
applications for characterization efforts, evaluating strengths and
weaknesses, and focusing on a reduced set of selected techniques.
Three in-depth sections cover everything from multidisciplinary
approaches for assessing subsurface non-point source pollution to
techniques for characterizing water and energy balances at the
soil-plant-atmosphere interface, field methods for monitoring soil
water status, and computer models for characterizing the effect of
chemicals in soil.
This single-source reference is transforming method selection
and our understanding of the principles, advantages, and
limitations of the available monitoring techniques. Written in a
simple and straightforward manner, Soil-Water-Solute Process
Characterization is a detailed cookbook and a useful, practical
reference for students, practitioners, and researchers.
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