Source: KANSAS STATE UNIV submitted to
WIND EROSION MODEL FOR MILITARY LANDS
Sponsoring Institution
Agricultural Research Service/USDA
Project Status
TERMINATED
Funding Source
Reporting Frequency
Annual
Accession No.
0407307
Grant No.
(N/A)
Project No.
5430-11120-008-03S
Proposal No.
(N/A)
Multistate No.
(N/A)
Program Code
(N/A)
Project Start Date
Aug 6, 2003
Project End Date
May 31, 2007
Grant Year
(N/A)
Project Director
SKIDMORE E L
Recipient Organization
KANSAS STATE UNIV
(N/A)
MANHATTAN,KS 66506
Performing Department
AGRONOMY
Non Technical Summary
(N/A)
Animal Health Component
(N/A)
Research Effort Categories
Basic
20%
Applied
20%
Developmental
60%
Classification

Knowledge Area (KA)Subject of Investigation (SOI)Field of Science (FOS)Percent
10401102010100%
Knowledge Area
104 - Protect Soil from Harmful Effects of Natural Elements;

Subject Of Investigation
0110 - Soil;

Field Of Science
2010 - Physics;
Goals / Objectives
To modify/extend the Wind Erosion Prediction System to Military Lands.
Project Methods
Evaluate various wind erosion prediction models according to science, temporal and spatial domain, processes being modeled, potential for further enhancement, and long-term support. Identify modifications/extensions of selected model required for using on military lands. Define and do the work required to modify/extend the model of application on military lands.

Progress 08/06/03 to 05/31/07

Outputs
Progress Report Objectives (from AD-416) To modify/extend the Wind Erosion Prediction System to Military Lands. Approach (from AD-416) Evaluate various wind erosion prediction models according to science, temporal and spatial domain, processes being modeled, potential for further enhancement, and long-term support. Identify modifications/extensions of selected model required for using on military lands. Define and do the work required to modify/extend the model of application on military lands. Significant Activities that Support Special Target Populations This report serves to document research conducted under a specific cooperative agreement between ARS and Kansas State University. Additional details of research can be found in the report for the parent project 5430-11120-007-00D, Particulate Emissions From Wind Erosion: Processes, Assessment, and Control. The Wind Erosion Prediction System (WEPS) was developed to estimate soil erosion by wind from agricultural land. A need exists to extend the use of WEPS as a management tool for additional lands, including military training land, where input variables are often limited. The objective of this research was to parameterize WEPS for application when the site data are not as complete as desired. The work includes developing a procedure to parameterize when various input variables are unknown; explore consequences and benefits of judgmental parameterization; and recommend additional research to improve utility of WEPS on military training lands. The work will benefit from previously measured wind erosion from five sites at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at Twenty-nine Palms, California. Methods of monitoring this project included, discussing project plans, reviewing program goals and accomplishments with the Cooperator�s PI at ARS facilities; stakeholders meetings; by teleconference, e-mail and other types of written correspondence; providing technical advice to Cooperator�s personnel; and conducting site visits at Cooperator�s facilities.

Impacts
(N/A)

Publications


    Progress 10/01/05 to 09/30/06

    Outputs
    Progress Report 4d Progress report. This report serves to document research conducted under a specific agreement between ARS and and Kansas State University. Additional details of research can be found in the report for the parent CRIS 5430-11120-007- 00D, Particulate Emissions From Wind Erosion: Processes, Assessment, and Control. The Wind Erosion Prediction System (WEPS) was developed to estimate soil erosion by wind from agricultural land. A need exists to extend the use of WEPS as a management tool for additional lands, including military training land, where input variables are often limited. The objective of this research was to parameterize WEPS for application when the site data are not as complete as desired. The work includes developing a procedure to parameterize when various input variables are unknown; explore consequences and benefits of judgmental parameterization; and recommend additional research to improve utility of WEPS on military training lands. The work will benefit from previously measured wind erosion from five sites at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at Twenty-nine Palms, CA.

    Impacts
    (N/A)

    Publications

    • Skidmore, E.L., Retta, A.L., Anderson, A.B., Gebhart, D.L., Van Donk, S.J. 2003. Parameterization of weps from site data. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado, November 2-6, 2003.


    Progress 10/01/04 to 09/30/05

    Outputs
    4d Progress report. This report serves to document research conducted under a specific agreement between ARS and and Kansas State University. Additional details of research can be found in the report for the parent CRIS 5430-11120-007- 00D, Particulate Emissions From Wind Erosion: Processes, Assessment, and Control. The Wind Erosion Prediction System (WEPS) was developed to estimate soil erosion by wind from agricultural land. A need exists to extend the use of WEPS as a management tool for additional lands, including military training land, where input variables are often limited. The objective of this research was to parameterize WEPS for application when the site data are not as complete as desired. The work includes developing a procedure to parameterize when various input variables are unknown; explore consequences and benefits of judgmental parameterization; and recommend additional research to improve utility of WEPS on military training lands. The work will benefit from previously measured wind erosion from five sites at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at Twenty-nine Palms, CA.

    Impacts
    (N/A)

    Publications

    • Skidmore, E.L., Retta, A.L., Anderson, A.B., Gebhart, D.L., Van Donk, S.J. 2003. Parameterization of weps from site data. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado, November 2-6, 2003.


    Progress 10/01/03 to 09/30/04

    Outputs
    4. What were the most significant accomplishments this past year? a. This report serves to document research conducted under a specific cooperative agreement between ARS and Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas. Additional details of research can be found in the report for the parent CRIS 5430-11120-007-00D, Particulate Emissions From Wind Erosion: Processes, Assessment, and Control. b. The Wind Erosion Prediction System (WEPS) was developed to estimate soil erosion by wind from agricultural land. A need exists to extend the use of WEPS as a management tool for additional lands, including military training land, where input variables are often limited. The objective of this research was to parameterize WEPS for application when the site data are not as complete as desired. The work includes developing a procedure to parameterize when various input variables are unknown; explore consequences and benefits of judgmental parameterization; and recommend additional research to improve utility of WEPS on military training lands. The work will benefit from previously measured wind erosion from five sites at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at Twenty-nine Palms, CA.

    Impacts
    (N/A)

    Publications

    • Skidmore, E.L., Retta, A.L., Anderson, A.B., Gebhart, D.L., Van Donk, S.J. 2003. Parameterization of weps from site data. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado, November 2-6, 2003.