Soil and Water Loss Estimation Mathematical Models: A Review

Nayme Soares Guedes; Camila de Sousa Queiroz Almeida; Caio Herman Teixeira de Oliveira; Marlon Fernandes Ramos; Huézer Viganô Sperandio; Jorge Luiz dos Santos Gomes; Daniel Brasil Ferreira Pinto; Rafael Alvarenga Almeida

Nayme Soares Guedes Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM) https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6451-9958
Camila de Sousa Queiroz Almeida Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM) https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3177-7862
Caio Herman Teixeira de Oliveira Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM) https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8765-217X
Marlon Fernandes Ramos Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM)
Huézer Viganô Sperandio Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM) https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1309-1944
Jorge Luiz dos Santos Gomes Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM) https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1143-0001
Daniel Brasil Ferreira Pinto Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM) https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6968-8435
Rafael Alvarenga Almeida Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM) https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3828-7305

Resumo

The erosion process is natural but has intensified in recent years due to anthropogenic activities, becoming a socio-environmental issue resulting from soil degradation. This process impacts various areas, and its measurement is a critical tool for adopting management strategies and conservation practices. Mathematical models can estimate soil losses under different environmental conditions. When integrated with GIS environments, these models significantly reduce execution and study costs, while generating valuable information, creating maps, and characterizing the environment. This study aimed to perform a systematic literature review on mathematical models for soil and water loss and to highlight some of their applications through the analysis of articles published in journals and indexed in electronic databases. Over the years, various models have been developed, and their use has proven essential for implementing conservation practices and restoring degraded areas. Due to the complexity of the process, it is crucial to consider the parameters available in each situation to select the most appropriate model.

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