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The hydrological role of biological topsoil crusts and water repellency in sandy dry-land areas

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Yair A. , Almog R. , Arbel Y.

Landform Analysis

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2018

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tom Vol. 36

33--44

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Dryland areas are regarded as highly sensitive to climatic changes. A positive relationship between rainfall and environmental factors is often assumed for areas with an average annual rainfall of 100–300 mm. This assumption disregards the fact that a climate change in arid areas is not limited to climatic factors. It is often accompanied by a pronounced spatial variability in surface characteristics. The present work deals with the complex relationships among average annual rainfall, surface properties and the spatial redistribution of water resources in sandy areas located in the Northern Negev Desert. Two case studies are considered. The first deals with the hydrological effects of biological topsoil crusts on the water regime, along a rainfall gradient (86–170 mm). This study is based on five monitoring sites. Data obtained show a decrease in water availability with increasing annual rainfall. The findings are attributed to the decisive role played by the non-uniform properties of the topsoil crust along the rainfall gradient. The second case refers to the non-uniform development, and survival, of planted trees. Trees planted on steep dunes are well developed, with a high survival rate, whereas trees planted on low angle dunes are small. This study focused on the role of a water repellent layer on the water regime. Data obtained show a striking difference between steep and low dunes in all aspects studied, namely the degree of water repellency, frequency and magnitude of runoff events, infiltration depth and soil moisture. All variables monitored were found higher on steep than on low dunes. The large trees shed a substantial amount of leaves, whose decay developed a water repellent layer. Runoff generation over the repellent layer enhanced deep water penetration, through the process of subsurface flow. The lack of a water repellent layer over the low dunes prevented runoff generation, with its positive effects.

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Water repellency of mountain forest soils in relation to impact of the katabatic windstorm and subsequent management practices

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Simkovic I. , Dlapa P. , Simonovicova A. , Ziegler W.

Polish Journal of Environmental Studies

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2009

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tom 18

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nr 3

443-454

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Even though massive winds are significant disturbing factors for forest ecosystems, studies assessing topsoil properties in relation to wind-induced changes in forest floor and, specifically, works dealing with soil water repellency are lacking. On the other hand, the majority of works aimed at the wettability of soil have been carried out on soils from arid or semiarid climatic regions. Besides that, much less attention has been dedicated to soil water repellency in boreal-temperate regions and mountainous areas in particular. Here we report on water repellency of topsoil in mountainous region of the High Tatras of northern Slovakia (central Europe), where katabatic windstorm have blown down app. 12,500 hectares of forest canopy. Different management practices applied on windblown areas together with fire impact have resulted in four types of sites in the area: harvested, reference, left on self-recovery and struck by wild-fire. In order to cover the diversity of topsoil conditions, samples were taken at four representative sites. Results of WDPT and MED measurements show that a great portion of samples exhibited considerable degree of water repellency. It was found that there are significant differences in actual water repellency and field water contents between particular groups of samples taken at individual sites. Results of multiple regression analysis showed that water repellence of topsoil material is significantly controlled by water and organic carbon contents. Besides, for fire-unaffected soils it was found that the degree of water repellence is closely related to detected values of soil reaction as well. Explained portions of WDPT and MED variances ranged from 45 up to 72%.

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An Effect of Washing on Durability of Hydrophobic Finishes of Membrane Laminates

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Kowalski M. , Salerno-Kochan R.

Autex Research Journal

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2018

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tom Vol. 18, no. 2

137--142

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The aim of the study is to show how the washing process, while considering the type of washing agent and number of wash cycles, determines the durability of hydrophobic finishes of laminated fabrics. The samples of material were subject to multiple wash cycles in clear water and with the use of two types of washing agents, namely, an ordinary washing powder and a detergent recommended by manufacturers of functional clothing. The washed materials were subject to spray test and its waterproofing and degree of surface wetting were evaluated. The tests have shown that waterproofing of membrane laminates with DWR (durable water repellent) coating become deteriorated during washing treatment and the use of special detergent does not guaranty the maintenance of better coating properties than an ordinary washing agent.

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Ocena niezwilżalności w wybranych glebach organicznych saprowo-murszowych

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Hewelke E.

Przegląd Naukowy Inżynieria i Kształtowanie Środowiska

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2013

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tom Vol. 22, No. 3

281--289

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Głównym celem badań jest analiza zjawiska hydrofobowości w glebie torfowo-murszowej. Badania zostały przeprowadzone w odwodnionych, użytkowanych łąkowo profilach gleby saprowo-murszowej, zlokalizowanych w środkowym Basenie Biebrzy. Przeprowadzono ocenę zwilżalności gleby, wykorzystując test czasu wsiąkania kropli wody (WDPT) i alkoholu (MT). Badania wykazały silną zależność hydrofobowości od uwilgotnienia gleby. Wartości wyników potencjalnej niezwilżalności są znacznie większe niż dla większości gleb mineralnych.

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The main objective of this study is an analysis of the phenomenon of hydrophobicity in peat-moorsh soil. Research took place in the drained Sapric Histosol, used as meadows, soil profiles located in the central basin of Biebrza Valley. The persistence and degree of water repellency were examined in the soil using water drop penetration time (WDPT) and alcohol percentage tests (MT). The research showed the extreme dependence of hydrophobicity on soil water content. The values of potential water repellency of the soils studied are much greater than for most mineral repellent soils.