Changes in RUSLE

R factor

  • RUSLE computes a correction to R to reflect the effect of raindrop impact for flat slopes striking water ponded on the surface.

K factor

  • Adjusted to account for seasonal changes such as freezing and thawing, soil moisture, and soil consolidation.
  • USLE was based on soil texture, organic-matter content, permeability, and other factors inherent to soil type.

LS factor

  • Refines USLE by assigning new calculations based on the ratio of rill to interrill erosion, and accommodates complex slopes.
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Gandhiv Kafle

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