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DIVISION S-1 SOIL PHYSICS 1998
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S-1
1998 SYMPOSIA TOPICS
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Jeff Wagenet Symposium Invited papers related to the contributions of Dr. Wagenet in areas of solute transport and related topics are currently being solicited. Contact. Dr. H. Don Scott dscott@cleora.uark.edu for further details. |
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Vadose Zone Hydrology Division S-1 is planning a one day symposium on Vadose Zone Hydrology. Hydrology has traditionally focused on ground water and surface water resources but is rapidly expanding to include vadose zone hydrology as a unique branch. The vadose zone is the zone of aeration from the soil surface to the permanent water table, therefore, the hydrologic processes of this zone largely control the interactions between the ground water and surface water reservoirs. Given that the majority of pollution scenarios involve the unsaturated (vadose) zone, and with the ever increasing emphasis on environmental protection of water resources, the need exist for improved understanding of the properties and processes of the vadose zone. Additionally, since only 0.2% of the world's fresh water is found in the vadose zone, from which terrestrial life and agricultural production exists, it is imperative that the zone be managed properly. Soil scientists are have an important role in this rapidly developing field. Volunteered papers and posters are requested that improve our understanding of and demonstrate the breathe of expertise available to study the vadose zone. Sessions will be devoted to arid and humid region vadose zone conditions. For additional information, contact G. V. Wilson, Desert Research Institute, 755 E. Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119, phone: 702-895-0489, fax: 702-895-0427, e-mail gwilson@snsc.dri.edu |
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Physical and Chemical Processes of Water and Solute Transport/Retention
in Soils Division S-1 plans a one day symposium on Physical and Chemical Processes of Water and Solute Transport/Retention in Soils. Focus will be on recent advances in soil physical/chemical processes of water and solute in soils. Theoretical and experimental advances in the understanding of nonequilibrium mechanisms will be emphasized. Theoretical approaches include multi-region/multi-domain, fractal analysis, scaling and heterogeneities in soils. Focus will also be on parameterization of models, and on analysis of uncertainty/variability of model parameters. Experimental methods include confirmation and measurement of physical/chemical processes in soils, e.g., adsorption-desorption, precipitation/dissolution, complex formation (in-situ spectroscopic and microscopic surface techniques). The symposium is sponsored jointly by S-1 and S-2 Divisions. Volunteered and posters are welcome. For more details contact H. M. Selim, symposium co chair, phone: 504-388-1332; fax: 504-338-1403; e-mail: xp2469@unix1.lsu.edu or D. L. Sparks, symposium co-chair, phone: 302-831-2532; fax: 302-831-3651; e-mail: dlsparks@udel.edu |
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| For general information regarding the 1998 S-1 program, please contact Don Scott: dscott@cleora.uark.edu | ||
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Call for Papers-January 1998 Agronomy News 2nd Call for Papers-February 1998 Agronomy News Deadline for Receipt of Title-Summary Form-March 13, 1998 Deadline for Receipt of Abstract-June 12, 1998 For more information and electronic submission go to: http://www.soils.org/olr/ |
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S-1
1998 MEETING SCHEDULE
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Monday,
Oct. 19 AM Oral Soil Water Transport: Thoery and Field Applications
82 Room 308 |
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