ISSN:
1573-5117
Keywords:
mesoscale river basin
;
hydrological modelling
;
water quality modelling
;
nitrogen balance in soil
;
nonpoint source pollution
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract The paper presents a generic modelling approach for modelling nutrient transfer from soil to surface water in mesoscale river basins. The approach is tested in application of the spatially-distributed coupled hydrological / water quality model SWIM for modelling hydrological processes and nitrogen dynamics in the upper Stepenitz basin (subbasin of the Elbe, 575 km2). Both hydrological and hydrochemical validations of the model were successful for this basin. The differences in nitrogen cycling for different soils revealed by the simulation provide a basis for further scenario evaluation and eventually for recommendations for nonpoint source pollution control at the river basin scale.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1003728419934
