Infiltration into soils, with particular reference to its visualization and measurement by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Auteurs :
AMIN, M.H.G.
HALL, L.D.
CHORLEY, R.J.
RICHARDS, K.S.

Description :
This article draws attention to the potential of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for studies of patterns and mechanisms of water infiltration into soils. A brief introduction of the principles of MRI is given. This is followed by a review of the literature relating to nonpreferential infiltration, preferential infiltration exhibiting fingering and preferential infiltration involving a wide range of macropore flow. These differing degrees of complexity of infiltration dynamics require the employment of noninvasive and nondestructive techniques for their detailed investigation.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Progress in physical geography, issn : 0309-1333, 1998, vol. 22, n°. 2, p. 135-165, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 5 p.

Date :
1998

Editeur :
Pays édition : Royaume-Uni, London, Sage Publications