This project continues the UM’s ongoing research and development of an acoustic means to quantify soil properties and sediment transport. Soil erosion is a long-term phenomenon whose consequences are extremely difficult and costly to reverse if not managed properly. Measurement of soil properties for characterizing soil using acoustic techniques provides valuable information to soil scientists in understanding and preventing erosion. This project is focused on development of acoustic measurement techniques for soil properties, soil surface roughness, soil crusting and sealing, depth and structural integrity of the hardpan/fragipan, and the amount of sediment in a fluvial system.

SPONSOR: US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service