Use of 137Cs for soil erosion assessment: policy changes and industry measures, annual compendium 2017

Author:   Food and Agriculture Organization ,  Emil Fulajtar
Publisher:   Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
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9789251300503


Pages:   72
Publication Date:   30 June 2019
Format:   Paperback
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Use of 137Cs for soil erosion assessment: policy changes and industry measures, annual compendium 2017


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The 137Cs method uses traces of nuclear activity to measure soil loss, and constitutes a relatively swift and cost-effective means of collecting data on soil erosion as compared to more conventional methods. This guide covers the main principles, sampling strategy, gamma spectroscopic measurements, estimation of erosion rates with conversion models, data interpretation and validation of erosion models. The Joint FAO/IAEA Division of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture of the IAEA has been working on this method for over 20 years

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Author:   Food and Agriculture Organization ,  Emil Fulajtar
Publisher:   Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Imprint:   Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
ISBN:  

9789251300503


ISBN 10:   925130050
Pages:   72
Publication Date:   30 June 2019
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Founded in 1945, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Serving both developed and developing countries, FAO provides a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate agreements and debate policy. The Organization publishes authoritative publications on agriculture, fisheries, forestry and nutrition.

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