Time‐Dependent Linearized Infiltration. I. Point Sources

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Abstract
Water flow from a point source is analyzed using a linearized form of the moisture flow equation. Time‐dependence is assumed with the results simplifying to those of previous investigators for steady‐state conditions. Discrete time‐distributed inputs such as might occur for trickle or high frequency irrigation is amenable to the solution. Numerical simulations include (i) the advance of a wetting front during infiltration, (ii) moisture variation resulting from a cyclic input as during irrigation, and (iii) the matric flux potential field for a two‐source problem.
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  • Western Regional Project W-68

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