Spatial and temporal variability of rainfall erosivity factor for Switzerland

Rainfall erosivity, considering rainfall amount and intensity, is an important parameter for soil erosion risk assessment under future land use and climate change. Despite its importance, rainfall erosivity is usually implemented in models with a low spatial and temporal resolution. The purpose of t...

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Main Authors: K. Meusburger, A. Steel, P. Panagos, L. Montanarella, C. Alewell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2012-01-01
Series:Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/16/167/2012/hess-16-167-2012.pdf