Hydropedology: Synergistic integration of soil science and hydrology in the Critical Zone
January 1, 2016
Soil and water are the two critical components of theEarth’s Critical Zone (Figure 1): Soil modulates the connection between bedrock and the atmospheric boundary layer and water is a major driving force and transport agent between these two zones. The interactions between soil and water are so intimate and complex that they cannot be effectively studied in a piecemeal manner; they require a systems approach. In this spirit, hydropedology has emerged in recent years as a synergistic integration of soil science and hydrology that offers a renewed perspective and an integrated approach to understanding interactive pedologic and hydrologic processes and their properties in the Critical Zone.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2016 |
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Title | Hydropedology: Synergistic integration of soil science and hydrology in the Critical Zone |
DOI | 10.1002/hyp.10686 |
Authors | H.S. Lin, J.J. McDonnell, John R. Nimmo, Y. A. Pachepsky |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Hydrological Processes |
Index ID | 70170556 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | National Research Program - Western Branch |