Some topics
01. DSM versus conventional maps
Current work - soil classification with Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Thomas Scholten (Chair of Soil Science and Geomorphology)
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We are currently using DSM techniques to differentiate soil classes and comparing the results to traditional soil maps.
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The unique feature of this work is that we are using real soil profile data from a forested area in Schönbuch near Tübingen, Germany, rather than interpolated data which most existing studies apply.
Expected results are to facilitate our understanding of:
1. Monitoring and assessment of drought spells
2. Carbon capture and storage in forested areas
02. Potential toxic element mapping
Kebonye et al. (2021a, 2021b and 2022) Geoderma, Journal of Geochemical Exploration, Environmental Geochemistry and Health [article 1], [article 2] and [article 3].
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We apply advance machine learning and data reduction methods to map the spatial variability of potential toxic elements in a highly polluted area of PÅ™íbram, Czech Republic.
03. Treated wastewater on soils
Kebonye et al. (2017) Geoderma Regional [jump to the article]
How do soil property levels vary based on land use type?
Different land activities and processes have an impact on soil qualities. The question is whether the benefits of using treated wastewater exceed the risk of degrading soil quality.
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In Ferralic Arenosols of Palapye, Botswana, we show the impacts of using treated wastewater versus not using treated wastewater.
