# Sediment Yield Estimator AI Agent Connect

> Estimates sediment yield from erosion and delivery using USLE and MUSLE models.

## Overview
- **Category:** environmental-science
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mJmzf15GKSkL7SawCZf0sTFKDOqzZHjuZymm5CUi/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** sediment, erosion, hydrology, soil-loss, watershed

## Description

This MCP server provides specialized tools for hydrological and geological modeling. It allows AI agents to calculate annual sediment yield using `calculate_annual_yield`, estimate event-based sediment production with `calculate_event_yield`, and determine sediment concentration in runoff. It also includes tools to calculate the `calculate_trapping_requirement` for sediment control structures and to `evaluate_erosion_sources` by distinguishing between upslope and channel erosion contributions.

## Tools

### calculate_annual_yield
Calculate the expected annual sediment yield for a catchment

### calculate_event_yield
Calculate the sediment yield produced during a specific storm or erosion event

### calculate_sediment_concentration
Calculate the density of sediment within the runoff water

### calculate_trapping_requirement
Calculate the required sediment capture to meet a specific target

### evaluate_erosion_sources
Evaluate the contribution of upslope erosion versus channel erosion

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
What is the expected annual sediment yield for a catchment with 5 tonnes/ha soil loss, a 0.2 delivery ratio, and a 500 hectare area?
```

**Response:** 
```
The expected annual sediment yield is 500 tonnes per year.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
How much sediment will be produced in a storm event with 10 tonnes of MUSLE soil loss, a 0.15 delivery ratio, and a 100 hectare drainage area?
```

**Response:** 
```
The event sediment yield is 15 tonnes.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
If I have 100 tonnes of sediment yield and want to reduce it to 20 tonnes, what trapping efficiency do I need?
```

**Response:** 
```
A trapping efficiency of 0.8 (or 80%) is required to meet the target.
```

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What is the difference between the annual and event-based tools?**
The `calculate_annual_yield` tool uses USLE for long-term average annual erosion, while `calculate_event_yield` uses MUSLE for specific storm or erosion events.

**How can I determine if a dam is sufficient for my target?**
You can use `calculate_trapping_requirement` to find the exact fraction of sediment that must be intercepted to reach your desired target yield.

**Can I analyze where sediment is coming from?**
Yes, the `evaluate_erosion_sources` tool allows you to determine the ratio between upslope erosion and channel erosion.