Automation of a Model for Predicting Soil Moisture and Soil Strength (SMSP Model)
Abstract
The soil moisture strength prediction (SMSP) model is a composite of the methods developed at the U. S. Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station for predicting daily soil moisture contents and strengths (in terms of cone index and rating cone index) of soil layers at depths of 0-15 and 15-30 cm. Information required by the model includes soil moisture accretion and depletion relations, field maximum and minimum soil moisture contents, moisture content at start of prediction, soil dry density, soil moisture-strength relation, daily rainfall amounts, and minimum rainfall amount required for accretion. The main text of the report includes a discussion of the structure, operation, use, limitations, and mathematics of the model. Appendixes A-G include detailed flow charts and listings of the computer program; listings, organization, and format of input data; examples of prediction runs and graphic displays of results; and procedures for converting output data to terms required by the airfield construction effort model.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0755095
Entities
People
- Margaret H. Smith
- Marvin P. Meyer