Combining Gamma Ray Sensing and Digital Technology for Soil Moisture and Soil Property Mapping

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Project Type

Coordinated Research Project

Project Code

D12015

CRP

2368

Approved Date

13 May 2025

Status

New - Collecting or Evaluating proposals

Description

Soil health and moisture availability are critical for sustainable agricultural productivity, especially in the face of increasing climate variability and land degradation. This Coordinated Research Project (CRP) aims to advance the use of gamma-ray spectrometry (GRS) as an innovative, non-invasive, and scalable nuclear technique to assess key soil properties—including texture, organic carbon, nitrogen, moisture, and erosion risk.
Through field-based research and collaboration with Member States, the CRP will develop and validate standardized methodologies using stationary and mobile GRS systems, supported by climate data sensors, drone-based and satellite imagery for crop assessment. By integrating GRS with digital technologies, this work will provide high-resolution soil maps and decision-support tools to help farmers and policymakers optimize land and water management, enhance climate resilience, and improve agricultural planning and productivity.
The outcomes of this CRP will strengthen Member States' capacity to apply nuclear and related technologies for sustainable soil management, support climate-smart agriculture, and contribute to food security and environmental protection.

Objectives

Enhancing Gamma-Ray Spectrometry (GRS) technologies, integrated with digital and remote sensing technologies, for precise soil property determination and monitoring (e.g., texture, total carbon, total nitrogen, and soil moisture), supporting sustainable agricultural practices, improving resource efficiency, and promoting climate-resilient farming systems.

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