Soil Erosion RUSLE Calculation

Estimate annual soil erosion using the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) from rainfall erosivity, soil erodibility, slope, cover, and practice factors.

 
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Physical Constants Reference
ConstantSymbolValue
Speed of lightc2.99792458×10⁸
Planck's constanth6.62607015×10⁻³‴
Boltzmann constant1.380649×10⁻²³
Avogadro's numberNₐ6.02214076×10²³
Gravitational constantG6.6743×10⁻¹¹
Gas constantR8.31446
Elementary chargee1.602176634×10⁻¹⁹
Electron massmₑ9.1093837015×10⁻³¹
Proton massmₚ1.67262192369×10⁻²⁷
Fine-structure constantα7.2973525693×10⁻³
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How It Works

Estimate annual soil erosion using the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) from rainfall erosivity, soil erodibility, slope, cover, and practice factors

Each component has a specific meaning:

  • Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation from rainfall erosivity — The revised universal soil loss equation from rainfall erosivity recorded for the patient or scenario being assessed.
  • Soil erodibility — The soil erodibility recorded for the patient or scenario being assessed.
  • Slope — The slope recorded for the patient or scenario being assessed.
  • Cover — The cover recorded for the patient or scenario being assessed.
  • Practice factors — The practice factors recorded for the patient or scenario being assessed.

Note: Interpret the rusle erosion result against the clinical thresholds and context described above.

How to Use

Enter the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation from rainfall erosivity, soil erodibility, slope, cover, practice factors for the patient or scenario you are assessing. Estimate annual soil erosion using the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) from rainfall erosivity, soil erodibility, slope, cover, and practice factors. Use the rusle erosion result to inform your clinical assessment.

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