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Soil spectral characterizationThe spectral characterization of soils is discussed with particular reference to the bidirectional reflectance factor as a quantitative measure of soil spectral properties, the role of soil color, soil parameters affecting soil reflectance, and field characteristics of soil reflectance. Comparisons between laboratory-measured soil spectra and Landsat MSS data have shown good agreement, especially in discriminating relative drainage conditions and organic matter levels in unvegetated soils. The capacity to measure both visible and infrared soil reflectance provides information on other soil characteristics and makes it possible to predict soil response to different management conditions. Field and laboratory soil spectral characterization helps define the extent to which intrinsic spectral information is available from soils as a consequence of their composition and field characteristics.
Document ID
19830028900
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Stoner, E. R.
(NASA National Space Technology Laboratories, Earth Resources Laboratory, Bay St. Louis MS, United States)
Baumgardner, M. F.
(Purdue University West Lafayette, IN, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1981
Subject Category
Earth Resources And Remote Sensing
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium
Location: Washington, DC
Start Date: June 8, 1981
End Date: June 10, 1981
Accession Number
83A10118
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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