Topographic sensitivity modeling

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Method synopsis

Systematic variation of hillslope angle using synthetic regular topography to isolate topographic effects on weathering dynamics and carbon partitioning from other environmental variables.

Synthesized from method descriptions across 1 paper using this protocol.

Procedure as described in the canonical source

Steps below were extracted from the paper that introduces this protocol — Model-based interpretation of solute exports and carbon partitioning during shale weathering in a mountainous hillslope (2026), Water Resources Research. Implementations in other papers (listed below) may differ.

1. Analyze water samples
   Analyze water samples for major cations, major anions, trace elements, dissolved organic carbon, and dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC)
   Quantities: All collected water samplesDuration: Laboratory analysis period as described in referenced studiesConditions: Standard laboratory analytical conditions
   Equipment: analytical chemistry laboratory equipment

Typical Equipment

• PFLOTRAN

Output Measurements

• slope-dependent weathering rates
• CO2 transfer efficiency
• hydrological responses

Papers Using This Protocol (1)

Places Where Used