Contact Analyser of Humus in Soils
Vasiliy V. ERMAKOV, Candidate of Technical Sciences, Head of the Laboratory in the Scientific and Analytical Center of Industrial Ecology
Olga R. BARKOVA, Head of the Department for Internships Organization and Assistance in Graduates Employment
OBJECTIVES
Determination of humic acids and humates content in the soil cover in order to maintain the order of crop rotation and estimate the required quantities of applied fertilizers
AREAS OF USE
Agriculture
Narrow spectral bands are used to obtain information on the humus content. As a source of radiation and sensitive elements, photo- and light-emitting diodes are used.
PECULIARITIES
The project involves creation of a field analyzer for direct evaluation of soil fertility without additional laboratory analysis.
CORE COMPETENCIES
#Spectroscopy, #Environmental Monitoring, #Soil Fertility, #Humus