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Project Code [2008-FS-S-5-S5]

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Project title

Characterisation of physical properties of soils using geophysics

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

University College Dublin (UCD)

Lead Applicant

Shane Donohue

Project Abstract

This project will improve our ability to rapidly and non-invasively determine soil physical properties and result in improved identification of areas at risk of compaction, salinisation, landslides and contamination. A novel sensor will be developed leading to more accurate, efficient and cost effective determination of water content and salinity. Significant laboratory calibration of the new sensor with Irish soil physical properties will be carried out. In-situ monitoring of a number of Irish threatened soils will then be performed using a range of geophysical methods, leading to the development of a geophysical testing framework for use on Irish soils.

Grant Approved

�280,242.00

Research Hub

Natural Environment

Research Theme

Soils and Land-Use

Start Date

01/10/2008

Initial Projected Completion Date

01/10/2011