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NALT Core

Fields of Study
soil science
soil erosion models
Universal Soil Loss Equation

Preferred term

Universal Soil Loss Equation

Type

Topic

Definition

An equation used for the design of water erosion control systems. A = RKLSPC wherein A = average annual soil loss in tons per acre per year, R = rainfall factor, K = soil erodibility factor, L = length of slope, S = percent of slope, P = conservation practice factor, and C = cropping and management factor.
Source: Schwarz, Charles F.; Thor, Edward C.; Elsner, Gary H. 1976. Wildland planning glossary. Gen. Tech. Rep. PSW-13. Berkeley, Calif.: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

soil erosion

Synonyms

USLE (Universal Soil Loss Equation)

In other languages

Ecuación Universal de Pérdida de Suelo

Spanish

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/37669

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