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Moisture and Energy Conditions during Downward Entry of Water Into Soils
Author(s) -
Bodman G. B.,
Colman E. A.
Publication year - 1944
Publication title -
soil science society of america journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.836
H-Index - 168
eISSN - 1435-0661
pISSN - 0361-5995
DOI - 10.2136/sssaj1944.036159950008000c0021x
Subject(s) - soil water , moisture , environmental science , water content , soil science , hydrology (agriculture) , geology , geotechnical engineering , meteorology , geography
O THE numerous investigations which have been undertaken in connection with the water infiltration phenomenon probably more have been directed at the rate of entry of water into the soil and at the soil and vegetation treatments which affect the rate than at the conditions within the soil during the actual process of entry. The experiments upon which this report is based represent an attempt to learn more of these conditions, particular attention being given to the distribution of moisture contents and moisture potentials within soil columns during downward penetration of water. Rate measurements were made concurrently. Highly standardized conditions were created in order to simplify interpretation of the results.