ABSTRACT
Much of life depends on our ability to make efficient use of our water resources. Because of this, the characterization of the fraction of precipitation and snowfall which run off the earth’s surface and which infiltrate into the soil are very important to society. Infiltration of water into the soil and subsequent movement of this water to plant roots are critical considerations for agricultural production. Other interests which involve understanding the movement of water through the soil include water flow to subsurface drains and wells, surface water flow, and evaporation from the soil to name a few.
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