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NALT Core

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

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Universal Soil Loss Equation

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Definición

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.
Fuente: 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
Tipo: Concept definition

Concepto genérico

Conceptos relacionados

soil erosion

Sinónimos

USLE (Universal Soil Loss Equation)

En otras lenguas

Ecuación Universal de Pérdida de Suelo

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URI

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

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