Mechanics and modelling of hydrological processes for nonpoint source pollution management

长期的研究目标是开发实用的非点源污染管理工具，包括营养管理和水源保护，以及确定污染物的来源及其时空分布。开发这类工具需要对可变源区及其与土壤、土地利用、地形和流域降水特征的关系进行定量描述。拟议的研究将涉及开发方法，以导致制定实际的磷和氮指数、估计液体肥料在土地上应用的倒退、确定污染源地区以及选择维持和/或改善溪流水质的最佳管理做法。

Long-term research goals have been to develop practical management tools for nonpoint source pollution including nutrient management and source water protection, and the identification of sources of pollutants and their spatial and temporal distribution. Development of such tools requires quantitative description of variable source areas and their relationship with soil, land use, topographic and precipitation characteristics of the watershed. The proposed research will involve development of approaches which will lead to the development of realistic phosphorus and nitrogen indices, estimation of set backs for land application of liquid manure, identification of pollution source areas and selection of best management practices for maintenance and/or enhancement of stream water quality..