Dielectric properties of fertilized soil in a Catena: A case of Mwanza, Tanzania

This work reports the investigation results on how dielectric properties of soil change with fertilizer concentration for catena in Mwanza of Tanzania at 945 MHz frequency band using reflection measurement. Composite soil samples were collected from three catenas: upper, middle, and lower catena sit...

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Main Authors: Mgawe, Bonny, Kazema, Twahir, Dao, Hoang Nam, Krairiksh, Monai
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Data acquisition
Dielectric measurement
Dielectric properties measurement
Dielectrics
fertilizer
Frequency measurement
Reflection
Soil
Soil measurements
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Summary:This work reports the investigation results on how dielectric properties of soil change with fertilizer concentration for catena in Mwanza of Tanzania at 945 MHz frequency band using reflection measurement. Composite soil samples were collected from three catenas: upper, middle, and lower catena sites in Misungwi district located in Mwanza, Tanzania. Two chemical fertilizers UREA and CAN were used since they are widely used in these areas. With the low-cost equipment, reliable results are obtained that show relationship of soil fertility and dielectric properties. The results provide essential information for preparing on-farm measurement to get soil fertility contour that supports land management.
ISSN:2153-0033
DOI:10.1109/AFRICON51333.2021.9570901