Philips Equation Recall Richard’s Equation Solution S – Sorptivity Assume K and D are functions of q, not z Solution Two terms represent effects of Suction head Gravity head S – Sorptivity Function of soil suction potential Found from experiment
Infiltration into a horizontal soil column Θ = Θo for x = 0, t > 0 Boundary conditions Θ = Θn for t = 0, x > 0 x Equation:
Measurement of Diffusivity by Evaporation from Soil Cores Air stream q q = soil water flux = evaporation rate
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