Abstract
ABSTRACT A mathematical model called EPIC (Erosion-Productivity Impact Calculator) was developed to determine the relationship between soil erosion and soil productivity throughout the U.S. EPIC continuously simulates the processes involved simultaneously and realistically, using a daily time step and readily available inputs. Since erosion can be relatively slow process, EPIC is capable of simulating hundreds of years if necessary. EPIC is generally applicable, computationally efficient, and capable of computing the effects of management changes on outputs. The model must be comprehensive to define the erosion-productivity relationship adequately. EPIC is composed of physically-based components for simulating erosion, plant growth, and related processes and economic components for assessing the cost of erosion, determining optimal management strategies, etc. The EPIC components include weather simulation, hydrology, erosion-sedimentation, nutrient cycling, plant growth, tillage, soil temperature, economics, and plant environment control. Typical results are presented for 15 of the 163 tests performed in the continental U.S. and Hawaii. These results generally indicate that EPIC is capable of simulating erosion and crop growth realistically.
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