A graphical method of analysis of sprinkled‐plat hydrographs

Sharp, A. L.; Holtan, H. N.

doi:10.1029/tr021i002p00558

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“…Approximately 30 data points were used to construct each infiltration curve and calculate the change in the infiltration rate during the 30-minute test interval. The time necessary to satisfy surface storage (storage volume/rainfall rate) was calculated from post-test measurements (Sharp and Holtan, 1940) and subtracted from the time to initiate runoff. Depression storage and interception, which detain initial runoff, are included with the infiltrated volume.…”

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INFILTRATION CAPACITY OF DISTURBED SOILS: TEMPORAL CHANGE AND LITHOLOGIC CONTROL¹

Jorgensen¹,

Gardner

1987

J American Water Resour Assoc

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The hydrologic character and response of disturbed land is controlled, to a large degree, by soil infiltration characteristics. Reconstructed soils on surface mines (minesoils) of different age (1 to 4 years old) are used to investigate infiltration rates on disturbed landscapes. The data consist of soil/surface properties and runoff volumes fit to the Horton infiltration equation. Infiltration rates on newly reclaimed minesoils are an order of magnitude lower than adjacent, undisturbed soil. Few significant correlations exist between soil/surface properties and infiltration parameters for newly reclaimed soils. However, the correlation between infiltration and minesoil characteristics increases with soil age. Multiple regressions are used to explore relationships between infiltration parameters and soil/surface properties for each soil age. Regression models of 30‐min infiltration volume and the steady‐state rate consistently include the percent silt and clay, slope, bulk density, and vegetation. Mean infiltration volumes at different mines are equal in the first year following reclamation, but become significantly different with surface age. The magnitude of the increase is controlled by the soil texture, vegetation, slope, and bulk density. Soil characteristics are determined ultimately by the overburden lithology and its effect on mineralogy and grain size during physical redistribution of soil particles and initial weathering.

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INFILTRATION CAPACITY OF DISTURBED SOILS: TEMPORAL CHANGE AND LITHOLOGIC CONTROL¹

Jorgensen¹,

Gardner

1987

J American Water Resour Assoc

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“…The mass-runoff curve, Q, rises similarly to the mass-rainfall curve but does not flatten out as rapidly after rainfall ceases as does the P-curve because the accumulated detention affords a source of supply for runoff after cessation of rainfall. The method of determining D a and its relationship to rate of runoff, q, in storms of Type B is very similar to that above referred to for sprinkled-plot hydrographs [3].…”

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Extension of graphic methods of analysis of sprinkled‐plots hydrographs to the analysis of hydrographs of control‐plots Small Homogeneous watersheds

Sharp

Holtan

1942

Eos Trans. AGU

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The development of the plans of Infiltration Studies (under the direction of G. W. MUSGRAVE, Office of Research, Soil Conservation Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C., and with the cooperation of the Hydrologic Division, same office) to make simultaneous studies of small watersheds by means of infiltrometers and small control‐plots, and the watersheds as a whole, has made it desirable, even necessary, to develop more precise methods of analyzing hydrographs of such control‐plots and the small watersheds. Following is a proposed method of extending and adapting the graphic method of analyzing sprinkled‐plot hydrographs developed by the authors for this purpose [see 3 of “References” at end of paper].

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“…This may be illustrated by recalling some of the classical papers that appeared in the Transactions during these years. The developing understanding of the relationship between the elements of the hydrological cycle is reflected in such classical papers as those on infiltration by Horton [1933], on discharge recession curves by Barnes [1939], on plot experiments of surface runoff by Sharp and Holtan [1940], on evaporation by Holzman [1941], and on overland flow by Keulegon [1944] and Izzard [1944]. AGU papers on groundwater that represented key advances in this area were those on nonequilibrium flow in aquifers by Theis [1935] and on the behavior of elastic aquifers by Jacob [1940].…”

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Walter Langbein and the emergence of scientific hydrology

Dooge¹

1996

Water Resources Research

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Walter Langbein (1907–1982) contributed to the growth of scientific hydrology in a number of ways. His research publications introduced original concepts of both theoretical interest and practical importance. He served on a number of committees of the American Geophysical Union and played a key role in promoting new approaches in hydrological thinking. He played a major role in the launching of the International Hydrological Decade of 1965–1974 and in the establishment of the International Association of Hydrological Sciences Committee on Mathematical Models in Hydrology in 1967. He was a source of inspiration to many young hydrologists who have since made their own important individual contributions to that discipline. It is timely and useful to look back at his personal contribution to hydrology and to draw lessons on it for our future work.

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A graphical method of analysis of sprinkled‐plat hydrographs

Cited by 15 publications

References 2 publications

INFILTRATION CAPACITY OF DISTURBED SOILS: TEMPORAL CHANGE AND LITHOLOGIC CONTROL¹

INFILTRATION CAPACITY OF DISTURBED SOILS: TEMPORAL CHANGE AND LITHOLOGIC CONTROL¹

Extension of graphic methods of analysis of sprinkled‐plots hydrographs to the analysis of hydrographs of control‐plots Small Homogeneous watersheds

Walter Langbein and the emergence of scientific hydrology

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INFILTRATION CAPACITY OF DISTURBED SOILS: TEMPORAL CHANGE AND LITHOLOGIC CONTROL1

Extension of graphic methods of analysis of sprinkled‐plots hydrographs to the analysis of hydrographs of control‐plots Small Homogeneous watersheds

Walter Langbein and the emergence of scientific hydrology

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INFILTRATION CAPACITY OF DISTURBED SOILS: TEMPORAL CHANGE AND LITHOLOGIC CONTROL¹

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