MODELING OF UNSATURATED MOISTURE FLOW IN SOILS OF CHERNOBYL “RED FOREST” SITE

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  • V. Saprykin

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Abstract

Methodology of unsaturated moisture flow modeling in shallow unsaturated zone (2-3 m) consisting of fine sands in humid climatic conditions is described. Methodology utilizes HYDRUS-1D computer code (which solves Richard's equation). Description of developed one-dimensional model of unsaturated flow in soil profile of Chernobyl "Red forest" site is presented. Special attention is paid to questions of model parametrization and validation. Hydrophysical parameters of soils obtained as a result of model calibration are given. 

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Published

2025-01-16

How to Cite

Saprykin, V. (2025). MODELING OF UNSATURATED MOISTURE FLOW IN SOILS OF CHERNOBYL “RED FOREST” SITE. Visnyk of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Geology, 59, 44-48. https://geology.bulletin.knu.ua/en/article/view/1870