Spatial patterns

Spatial Patterns of Infiltration on a Bench Terraced Hillslope in Kigezi Highlands, South-Western Uganda

The spatial patterns of infiltration on bench terraced hillslopes are not fully understood. Moreover, these patterns are pivotal for assessing hydrological processes affecting water distribution, surface flow and soil erosion, and groundwater recharge. Our objective was to determine the spatial patterns of steady-state infiltration rates on a bench terraced hillslope; and assess the influence of soil properties on the infiltration process. We employed Geo-Information Science (GIS) to stratify the terraced...