Comparative evaluation of two models in predicting storm soil loss from erosion plots in semi-aride Spain

Auteurs :
ALBALADEJO MONTORO, J.
STOCKING, M. A.

Description :
This paper asks whether it is safe to utilise two widely-used models, the Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) and the Soil Loss Estimation Model for Southern Africa (SLEMSA), to conditions for which they were not designed : semi-arid SE Spain. Comparing the actual soil loss in the Fortuna-Abanilla Basin with what would be predicted by USLE and SLEMSA indicated that neither model can completely be applied with current knowledge of equation factor values.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Catena (Giessen), issn : 0341-8162, 1989, vol. 16, n°. 3, p. 227-236, Références bibliographiques : 15 réf.

Date :
1989

Editeur :
Pays édition : Allemagne, Cremlingen-Destedt, Catena