Rough surfaces are ubiquitous in nature. Near-surface processes both encounter and create
surface roughness. Recent advances in surveying have improved the resolution, extent and …

Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) sensors are often used to characterize the surface of bare
soils in agricultural environments. They enable the soil moisture and roughness to be …

To date erosion scientists have failed to address—or have addressed inadequately—some
of the 'big questions' of our discipline. For example, where is erosion occurring? Why is it …

Soil surface roughness has a strong influence on runoff and erosion, affecting surface
storage capacity, water flow routing and velocity, and modifying runoff rates. It also reduces …

Spanning a variety of modeling areas, this book outlines 24 models that represent a variety
of characteristics, such as physical bases, comprehensiveness, broad-based applicability …

Agriculture has a large effect on the properties of the soil and with that on soil hydrology. The
partitioning of rainfall into infiltration and runoff is relevant to understand runoff generation …

Tillage-induced surface microrelief (TSM) is commonly thought of as an effective measure to
control soil erosion on agricultural lands. The objective of this study is to discuss how rainfall …

Extensive soil surface observations and measurements were conducted in Normandy on
loess soils prone to surface crusting in order to understand the spatial distribution and …

Soil erosion, particularly during summer fallow period, in sloped farmland has been
identified as a critical threat to sustainable agricultural development in the Loess Plateau of …

Mulching the soil surface with a layer of plant residue is considered an effective method of
conserving water and soil because it increases water infiltration into the soil, reduces …