Koch Tobias, Chifflard Peter, Aartsma Peter, Panten Kerstin
Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF), Müncheberg, Germany.
Department for Geography, Philipps-University of Marburg, Germany.
MethodsX. 2023 Dec 6;12:102506. doi: 10.1016/j.mex.2023.102506. eCollection 2024 Jun.
Rainfall simulators are widely employed in soil erosion studies, and it is common for these simulators to be customized to address specific research questions. Nevertheless, there are certain characteristics that rainfall simulators should fulfill in the context of soil erosion studies. Rainfall simulators should simulate natural precipitation as accurately as possible. It is essential to monitor the size spectrum of generated raindrops, their maximum or terminal velocity, the uniformity of the surface distribution of rain, the kinetic energy and the overall intensity of the rain. This review aims to outline the characteristics and the corresponding measurement methods for rainfall simulators in soil erosion research. Electronic instruments like distrometers are considered more suitable for precise and comprehensive measurements than traditional instroments or literature based derivatives. By adhering to these characteristics, researchers can ensure the reliability and accuracy of their findings. Consequently, this overview serves as a valuable resource for researchers seeking to employ rainfall simulators in their investigations of soil erosion.
降雨模拟器在土壤侵蚀研究中被广泛应用,这些模拟器通常会根据特定的研究问题进行定制。然而,在土壤侵蚀研究背景下,降雨模拟器应具备某些特性。降雨模拟器应尽可能精确地模拟自然降水。监测产生雨滴的大小谱、其最大或终端速度、降雨表面分布的均匀性、动能和降雨的总体强度至关重要。本综述旨在概述土壤侵蚀研究中降雨模拟器的特性及相应测量方法。与传统仪器或基于文献的衍生工具相比,像雨滴谱仪这样的电子仪器被认为更适合进行精确和全面的测量。通过遵循这些特性,研究人员可以确保其研究结果的可靠性和准确性。因此,本综述对于寻求在土壤侵蚀研究中使用降雨模拟器的研究人员而言是一份宝贵的资源。