Soil Erosion Potential Model for Yorkshire River Derwent 1990-2019

Erosion risk mapping shows soil erosion potential in tonnes per year for the Yorkshire River Derwent, UK. The modelled data includes 29 years of weather data from 1990 to 2019 and was validated using the SUFI2 method.

Use Cases

• Analyze spatial patterns of soil erosion potential (tonnes/yr) across the River Derwent catchment
• Validate the SWAT model's erosion outputs using the documented SUFI2 validation methodology
• Study long-term erosion trends using the 29-year modelled weather data series from 1990-2019

Strengths

• Model outputs are based on 29 years of weather data (1990-2019), providing a long-term analysis
• The dataset was validated using the SUFI2 method, indicating a structured uncertainty assessment
• Builds on previous modelling work using the SCIMAP framework, suggesting methodological continuity

Limitations

• The dataset contains modelled outputs, not direct measurements, which may introduce simulation errors
• Specific spatial resolution, file structure, and data formats within the ZIP are not described
• The validation scope and accuracy metrics of the SUFI2 process are not detailed

Provenance

Source

Environmental Information Data Centre

Collection Method

Modelled using the Soil Water Assessment Tool (SWAT), with outputs validated using SUFI2

Time Range

1990 to 2019

Freshness

Last updated metadata indicates March 2026, suggesting recent maintenance.

Geography

River Derwent catchment, Yorkshire, United Kingdom