A SIMPLE AND PORTABLE RAINFALL SIMULATOR FOR SMALL PLOT STUDIES
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https://doi.org/10.52151/Abstract
The construction details and operating characteristics of a simple and portable rainfall simulator are described. It is suitable for small plot studies of soil erosion by water. Raindrops are formed by blowing air current to a water jet, both at specific intensities. The simulator closely approximates the kinetic energy of natural rainfall. Rainfall intensities ranging form 21 to 97 mm/h can be produced with a median drop diameter renge of 1.1 to 2.6 mm.
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