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T1 - Robert Horton’s perceptual model of infiltration.
AU - Beven, Keith J.
PY - 2004/12/15
Y1 - 2004/12/15
N2 - Robert E. Horton is best known as the originator of the infiltration excess overland flow concept for storm hydrograph analysis and prediction, which, in conjunction with the unit hydrograph concept, provided the foundation for engineering hydrology for several decades. Although these concepts, at least in their simplest form, have been largely superseded, a study of Horton's archived scientific papers reveals that his perceptual model of infiltration processes and appreciation of scale problems in modelling were far more sophisticated and complete than normally presented in hydrological texts. His understanding of surface controls on infiltration remain relevant today.
AB - Robert E. Horton is best known as the originator of the infiltration excess overland flow concept for storm hydrograph analysis and prediction, which, in conjunction with the unit hydrograph concept, provided the foundation for engineering hydrology for several decades. Although these concepts, at least in their simplest form, have been largely superseded, a study of Horton's archived scientific papers reveals that his perceptual model of infiltration processes and appreciation of scale problems in modelling were far more sophisticated and complete than normally presented in hydrological texts. His understanding of surface controls on infiltration remain relevant today.
KW - history of hydrology • macropores • sun-checks • soil air • infiltration capacity • scale
U2 - 10.1002/hyp.5740
DO - 10.1002/hyp.5740
M3 - Journal article
VL - 18
SP - 3447
EP - 3460
JO - Hydrological Processes
JF - Hydrological Processes
SN - 0885-6087
IS - 17
ER -