Tracers Determine Movement of Soil Moisture and Evapotranspiration

The downward movement of water in soil is a layered one. Marking a certain layer with hydrogen-isotope tracer, and watching its displacement, makes possible a water balance and gives information on evaporation and groundwater recharge.

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Published in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 1966-04, Vol.152 (3720), p.346-347
Main Authors: Zimmermann, U., Münnich, K. O., Roether, W., Kreutz, W., Schubach, K., Siegel, O.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Evaporation
Evapotranspiration
Groundwater
Loam soils
Rain
Soil pore water
Soil water
Soil water balance
Soil water movement
Water balance
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Summary:The downward movement of water in soil is a layered one. Marking a certain layer with hydrogen-isotope tracer, and watching its displacement, makes possible a water balance and gives information on evaporation and groundwater recharge.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.152.3720.346