Published in Scientific Papers. Series A. Agronomy, Vol. LXIV, Issue 1
Written by Irina PLISKO, Tatiana BYNDYCH, Svitlana KRYLACH, Svitlana NAKISKO, Kateryna UVARENKO
The using of multispectral space scanning data of high spatial resolution is justified for definition and description of degraded soils on arable lands. It is established main criteries of degradation processes in soils, which can be reliably determined by the decoding results of space images. Methodological principles for multispectral satellite imagery data decoding are developed for mapping of soil cover, as well as for quantitative estimation of its complexity and lateral heterogeneity of degraded soils. A coherent analysis of satellite images decoding results and data obtained from field surveys in different regions proves the soil decoding technology for multispectral satellite imagery data in the optical range, developed herein, is highly effective for determining the elements of local soil heterogeneity, which have soil degradation. The results of verification of cartographic-analytical assessments by space survey data are presented, which will allow introducing of space-differentiated soil quality management system to their rationally use, protect and prevent the development of soil degradation.
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