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Soil Strength Database
Entry ID:
USDA0100
Summary
Abstract:
To collect soil strength data and determine how it relates to
plant growth. Collection Organization: USDA/ARS, Soil, Water and Plant Research Center Collection Methodology: Field experience - collected by hand in the field. An instrument called a recording penotrometer is used to collect the soil strength data. Collection Frequency: Spring and Fall Update Characteristics: It is not updated in its entirety. STATISTICAL INFORMATION: 35,000 records. Each line has 17 different variables on it. LANGUAGE: English ACCESS/AVAILABILITY: Data Center: USDA Agricultural Research Service Dissemination Media: Hard and floppy disk File Format: ASCII Access Instructions: Contact the data center. Access Restrictions: None Availability Status: On Request Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates
Temporal Coverage
Start Date:
1982-01-01
Location Keywords
Science Keywords
ISO Topic Category
Quality
Multiple sets are taken and extraneous readings are thrown out.
Normalize data based on statistical procedures. Ancillary Keywords
Originating Center
Data Center
Personnel
Role:
TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone:
(803) 669-5203 ext. 105
Fax:
(803) 669-6970
Email:
busscher at florence.ars.usda.gov
Contact Address:
USDA Agricultural Research Service
Soil, Water and Plant Research Center
2611 West Lucas Street
City:
Florence
Province or State:
SC
Postal Code:
29501-1241
Country:
USA
Publications/References
ADDITIONAL REFERENCES:
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date:
2005-09-12
Last DIF Revision Date:
2006-02-13
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