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2000 DIVISION S-1 MEETING PROGRAM 2000 Soil Science Society of America National Meetings November 5 - November 9, 2000 Minneapolis, MN t |
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2000 SYMPOSIA TOPICS
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Soil Physics – Past, Present and Future There may be no better time than now, as we move into the new millenium, to reflect on our science that is defined as 'soil physics', learning about our heritage, to state the major scientific accomplishments of the past century, and to present a vision that will guide us into the future. The soil physics discipline might be at a crossroad – increasingly moving into related scientific fields such as hydrologic and environmental sciences. Moreover, the number of scientists that work in the area of soil physics is at an all-time high. The symposium will provide directions on how the soil physics field should proceed in the future. The symposium will include a poster session with a database and family tree of soil physicists worldwide. An oral session is scheduled with invited presentations reviewing past accomplishments and presenting future opportunities. Conveners: Dr. P. J. Wierenga (wierenga@ag.arizona.edu), Department of Soil, Water and Environmental Science, 429 Shantz Building, University of Arizona, Tuscon, AZ 85721, phone: 520-621-7228, fax: 520-621-1647. Jan W. Hopmans (jwhopmans@ucdavis.edu) with the following temporary address: CSIRO, Land and Water, Davies Laboratory, PMB PO Aitkenvale, Townsville 4818 Qld, Australia |
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Vadose Zone Processes Among the challenges in embracing vadose zone processes is the integration of distinct concepts of different disciplines into a collective framework that must be clearly formulated and communicated. Only then will it provide an effective means for improved understanding of the vadose zone system, emphasizing soil hydrology and including chemical and biological processes. The symposium will focus on methods, experimental results and modeling efforts directed towards the development of vadose zone hydrology as an integrative study area. Session titles might include: (1) Vadose zone models - processes, parameters or numerical methods; (2) Field experiments - data density and dimensional effects, (3) Vadose zone processes: an holistic approach, and (4) Inter-relationships among transport properties Contact Information: Buck Sisson, INEEL, PO Box 1625, MS-2107, Idaho FAlls, ID 83415-2107, Voice: (208) 526-1118, FAX: (208) 526-0875; Email: jys@inel.gov, and Scott W. Tyler, Director, Graduate Program of Hydrologic Sciences, MS 175, University of Nevada, Reno, NV 89532, Phone: 775-784-6250 and Email: styler@unr.edu |
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| Monday, November 6: 1. ORAL: Soil Physical Measurements 3. ORAL: Soil Physics – past, present and future Symposium II 4:15 Discussion/CashBar (30-45 minutes discussion) Tuesday, November 7 5. POSTER: Soil Hydraulic Properties I 11:30-1:15 SSSA Luncheon 4:15-5:30 S-1 Business Meeting (SAME ROOM) 8. POSTER: Vadose Zone Processes II/ Cashbar from 3-5 pm Thursday, November 9 PM 12. POSTER: Solute Transport II. |
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