Specific conductance as a tracer of preferential flow in a subsurface-drained field
May 17, 2018
Specific conductance (SC), soil volumetric water content (VWC), and discharge were monitored on a subsurface agricultural drain for a 2-yr period (2007–2008) to differentiate preferential flow paths from matrix flow paths. A major observation from the 2-yr period was the fast SC decrease after relatively small rainfall events, often
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Title | Specific conductance as a tracer of preferential flow in a subsurface-drained field |
| DOI | 10.2136/vzj2017.11.0206 |
| Authors | Erik A. Smith, Paul D. Capel |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Vadose Zone Journal |
| Index ID | 70190607 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Minnesota Water Science Center |