Soil physics companion

An authoritative reference on soil physics, Soil Physics Companion is lavishly illustrated with graphs, charts, line drawings, and equations. The book provides a valuable source of material and reference for most contemporary topics of soil physics and the vadose zone - arguably the most comprehensive volume available. In addition to being a reliable reference, it is valuable as an advanced text from which topics of interest can be selected by the teacher and student. Topics include:Static and dynamic aspects of soilsTransport processes and soil water measurementsMovement of soil water in the context of overall water balance and its key role in the hydrologic cycleEnergy balance and thermal regimeSoil-plant-atmospheric interfaceSolute transport and soil-gas movementSpatial variabilityBuilding on the work begun in the bestselling Handbook of Soil Science, this reference takes soil physics one step further. Convenient and easy-to-use, it provides in-depth information at your fingertips. When you need easily accessible, readily available facts and theories, you need the Soil Physics Companion. Front Cover......Page 1 Preface......Page 6 About the Editor......Page 8 Table of Contents......Page 12 1. Physical Properties of Primary Particles......Page 14 2. Dynamic Properties of Soils......Page 30 3. Soil Water Content and Water Potential Relationships......Page 62 4. Soil Water Movement......Page 98 5. Water and Energy Balances at Soil–Plant–Atmosphere Interfaces*......Page 140 6. Solute Transport......Page 202 7. Soil Structure......Page 262 8. Soil Gas Movement in Unsaturated Systems......Page 310 9. Soil Spatial Variability......Page 356 Index......Page 388 Soil Physics Companion is an authoritative reference and study guide on soil physics. Written by eminent scientists, the book is based on the well-received Handbook of Soil Science. This book includes material that is not covered in the Handbook of Soil Science, and this additional information makes Soil Physics Companion suitable for use as a textbook. This chapter discusses the following physical properties of the primary particles: particle density, particle shape, particle size distribution and surface area. Edited By A.w. Warrick. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.