Quantitative modeling of soil forming processes in deserts: the CALDEP and CALGYP models

TitleQuantitative modeling of soil forming processes in deserts: the CALDEP and CALGYP models
Publication TypeReport
Year of Publication1994
AuthorsMarion G.M, Schlesinger W.H
Pagination129-145
Date Published1994
InstitutionSoil Science Society of America
CityMadison, Wisconsin
ISBN NumberSSSA Special Publication 39
Accession NumberJRN00178
Keywordsbook, books, calcite, also SEE <CALCIUM CARBONATE>, calcite, formation model, calcium carbonate, also SEE <CALCITE>, chapter, chapters, gypsum, formation model, model, calcite formation, model, CALDEP, model, CALGYP, report, reports, soil chemistry, soil, paleo-processes
Abstract

Many models have been developed to simulate CaC03 (calcite) formation in soils. Mechanistic models that focus primarily on the long-term formation of CaC03 are summarized in Table 8-1. These models differ with respect to: (i) the mechanism of CaC03 formation, (ii) Ca sources, (iii) the inclusion of chemical kinetics, (iv) spatial and temporal variability in pH and CO2, (v) the type of rainfall model, and (vi) the inclusion of other minerals in the model.
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Alternate TitleQuantitative Modeling of Soil Forming Processes