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Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE)

• Evaluate potential soil loss under varying slope configurations, vegetation cover, and management practices (Reclamation Plan, PHC evaluation).
• Compare and evaluate the effectiveness of different erosion control measures and subsequent reclamation plans.
• Evaluate different hill slope configuations (concave, convex, uniform, complex).
• Account for erosion control or erosion reduction impacts of various soil covers.
• Evaluate mulch decomposition impacts on soil consolidation, roughness, and sediment deposition over time and due to rainfall.
• Perform analyses associated with permitting and bond release through comparison of pre and post mining scenarios.

Installation Instructions

1. Upgrades of RUSLE are available for direct download from the USDA Agricultural Research Service web site: http://www.ars.usda.gov/Research/docs.htm?docid=5971

2. Please follow the installation instructions provided.

3. Software documentation and background information are also available.

SEDCAD Compatibility

SEDCAD 4 is compatible with and uses RUSLE 1.06

Uses by Discipline

Biologists

• Evaluate potential soil loss under varying vegetation cover, and management practices (Reclamation Plan).
• Compare and evaluate the effectiveness of different erosion control measures and subsequent reclamation plans.
• Evaluate different hill slop configurations (concave, convex, uniform, complex).
• Account for erosion control or erosion reduction impacts of various soil covers.
• Evaluate mulch decomposition impacts on soil consolidation, roughness, and sediment deposition over time and due to rainfall.
• Perform analyses associated with permitting and bond release through comparison of pre and post mining scenarios.

Hydrologists

• Evaluate potential soil loss under varying moisture, and management practices (PHC evaluation).
• Evaluate sediment pond inputs due to different hill slope configurations (concave, convex, uniform, complex).
• Account for erosion inputs to stream channels.
• Evaluate mulch decomposition impacts on soil infiltration over time and due to rainfall.
• Perform analyses associated with permitting and bond release through comparison of pre and post mining scenarios.

Soil Scientists

• Evaluate potential soil loss under varying slop configurations, and management practices (Reclamation Plan).
• Compare and evaluate the effectiveness of different erosion control measures and subsequent reclamation plans.
• Evaluate different hill slope configurations (concave, convex, uniform, complex).
• Account for erosion control or erosion reduction impacts of various soil covers.
• Evaluate mulch decomposition impacts on soil consolidation, roughness, and sediment deposition over time and due to rainfall.
• Perform analyses associated with permitting and bond release through comparison or pre and post mining scenarios.

Contacts for Software Help

Eric Perry AR 412.937.2874
Danny Rahnema OSM-KFO 865.545.4103 x 167 Marcello Calle WY 307.777.7267