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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.
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SOIL PHYSICS COMPANION 837FMFrame Page 3 Thursday, November 15, 2001 2:45 PM SOIL PHYSICS COMPANION Edited by A. W. Warrick, Ph.D. CRC PR E S S Boca Raton London New York Washington, D.C. 837FMFrame Page 4 Thursday, November 15, 2001 2:45 PM Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Soil physics companion / edited by Arthur W. Warrick. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references. ISBN 0-8493-0837-2 (alk. paper) 1. Soil physics. I. Warrick, Arthur W. S592.3 .S676 2001 631.4′3—dc21 2001043627 This book contains information obtained from authentic and highly regarded sources. Reprinted material is quoted with permission, and sources are indicated. A wide variety of references are listed. Reasonable efforts have been made to publish reliable data and information, but the authors and the publisher cannot assume responsibility for the validity of all materials or for the consequences of their use. Neither this book nor any part may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, microfilming, and recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without prior permission in writing from the publisher. All rights reserved. Authorization to photocopy items for internal or personal use, or the personal or internal use of specific clients, may be granted by CRC Press LLC, provided that $1.50 per page photocopied is paid directly to Copyright clearance Center, 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923 USA The fee code for users of the Transactional Reporting Service is ISBN 0-8493-0837-2/02/$0.00+$1.50. The fee is subject to change without notice. For organizations that have been granted a photocopy license by the CCC, a separate system of payment has been arranged. The consent of CRC Press LLC does not extend to copying for general distribution, for promotion, for creating new works, or for resale. Specific permission must be obtained in writing from CRC Press LLC for such copying. Direct all inquiries to CRC Press LLC, 2000 N.W. Corporate Blvd., Boca Raton, Florida 33431. Trademark Notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks, and are used only for identification and explanation, without intent to infringe. Visit the CRC Press Web site at www.crcpress.com © 2002 by CRC Press LLC No claim to original U.S. Government works International Standard Book Number 0-8493-0837-2 Library of Congress Card Number 2001043627 Printed in the United States of America 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Printed on acid-free paper 837FMFrame Page 5 Thursday, November 15, 2001 2:45 PM Preface The Soil Physics Companion contains nine chapters addressing most significant t