Rainfall Simulator

ISAP’s rainfall simulator is an interactive, educational tool that demonstrates how rainfall interacts with soil under five different field scenarios. Each field scenario is an example of various conservation practices, so viewers can easily observe differences between fields that are heavily tilled and fields with living covers. Other scenarios show the effects of various residue levels. The trays are filled with 2.5-inch-deep slabs of soil pulled (as undisturbed as possible) from an actual field to replicate the interaction of rainfall at the soil surface. The simulator then applies an equal amount of simulated rainfall across the trays to show how water will react with the environment.

The rainfall simulator is a great tool to show the beneficial effects of conservation practices in action! 

Are you interested in using ISAP's rainfall simulator for an upcoming event or field day? Submit this form to request the "Rainfall Simulator - Trailer" include your event details, and we will coordinate with you to ensure this awesome resource is available for your use!