3-D laser scanning: A new soil quality measurement
Thursday, December 4, 2008 - 02:29
in Earth & Climate
Soil researchers pay close attention to bulk density, as it is one of the most common soil measurements and it is often used as a measure of soil quality. A soil's bulk density can be indicative of the ease of root penetration, water movement, and soil strength. Measuring this value with traditional methods has been difficult in the past, but researchers have developed a new method using laser scanning technology...
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