Handbook of Agricultural Geophysics

Precision farming, site infrastructure assessment, hydrologic monitoring, and environmental investigations—these are just a few current and potential uses of near-surface geophysical methods in agriculture. Responding to the growing demand for this technology, the Handbook of Agricultural Geophysics supplies a concise overview of near-surface geophysical methods that can be used in agriculture and provides detailed descriptions of situations in which these techniques have been employed. Features • Focuses on the use of near-surface geophysics for agricultural applications • Describes three common near-surface geophysical methods that can be employed for agricultural purposes • Provides detailed examples and case histories of agricultural applications for these geophysical methods • Presents theoretical insight on soil electrical conductivity measurement • Includes geophysical methods not typically used for agriculture currently but with possible future applications This is a practical book, written specifically forthose who need to apply near-surface geophysical tools for gathering valuable agricultural information for solving problems. The authors' clear and concise presentation addresses theoretical aspects in an easy-to-understand manner. They emphasize practical issues regarding agricultural applications of the geophysical methods described. The book not only explores the near-surface geophysical methods that can be employed for agricultural purposes, but also provides detailed examples of how to apply them.