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43. Infiltration and Consumptive Use

Understanding infiltration and consumptive use of water is vital in hydrological studies. Infiltration is the movement of water into the soil, affecting runoff and groundwater recharge, while consumptive use refers to water lost through evaporation and transpiration. Both concepts are integral in effective water resource management, agricultural practices, and hydrological modeling.

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Sections

  • 43

    Infiltration And Consumptive Use

    This chapter explores the critical hydrological processes of infiltration and consumptive use, highlighting their importance in water resource management.

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  • 43.1

    Infiltration

    Infiltration is the process by which water enters the soil from the surface, crucial for understanding hydrological processes.

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  • 43.1.1

    Definition Of Infiltration

    Infiltration refers to the process by which water from the ground surface enters the soil, playing a vital role in the hydrological cycle.

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  • 43.1.2

    Factors Affecting Infiltration

    Factors influencing water infiltration rates into the soil include soil characteristics, moisture content, vegetation cover, land use, rainfall intensity, temperature, and surface conditions.

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  • 43.1.3

    Infiltration Capacity

    Infiltration capacity refers to the maximum rate at which water can enter the soil, significantly impacting surface runoff and groundwater recharge.

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  • 43.1.4

    Infiltration Rate And Measurement

    The section discusses infiltration rate metrics and measurement techniques in hydrology, emphasizing their importance in understanding water movement into the soil.

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  • 43.1.5

    Infiltration Indices

    Infiltration indices simplify hydrological modeling by estimating the rate of water entering the soil and its effect on runoff.

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  • 43.1.6

    Applications Of Infiltration

    Infiltration has various applications, including groundwater recharge estimation and flood forecasting.

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  • 43.2

    Consumptive Use

    Consumptive use refers to water utilized by plants and lost through evaporation, which is not returned to the source.

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  • 43.2.1

    Definition

    Consumptive use pertains to the volume of water utilized by plants and lost to evaporation, which isn't returned to its source.

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  • 43.2.2

    Components Of Consumptive Use

    This section delineates the core components of consumptive use, emphasizing evaporation, transpiration, and their cumulative effect, evapotranspiration.

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  • 43.2.3

    Factors Affecting Consumptive Use

    Consumptive use of water is influenced by several factors, including crop type, growth stage, climatic conditions, soil characteristics, water availability, and cultural practices.

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  • 43.2.4

    Measurement And Estimation Of Consumptive Use

    This section explains the methods for measuring and estimating consumptive use of water in agricultural practices.

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  • 43.2.5

    Consumptive Use Vs Water Requirement

    This section differentiates between consumptive use and water requirement in hydrology, highlighting their components and implications.

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  • 43.2.6

    Effective Rainfall

    Effective rainfall is the portion of rainfall that is available for crop consumptive use, excluding deep percolation and surface runoff.

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  • 43.2.7

    Irrigation Requirement

    The irrigation requirement is the difference between water requirements and effective rainfall.

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  • 43.3

    Integration Of Infiltration And Consumptive Use In Hydrologic Planning

    This section emphasizes the importance of integrating infiltration and consumptive use in hydrologic planning.

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References

Chapter_43_Infil.pdf

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What we have learnt

  • Infiltration affects the di...
  • Consumptive use is a key me...
  • Effective irrigation planni...

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