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Open Soil Spectral Library

                  

                    

                      
                        

                          SoilSpec4GG
                           is pleased to release version 1.2 of the OSSL explorer and prediction engine. These applications are a work in progress and we have released them with the hope of receiving feedback that will enable us to improve the functioning and utility of services.
                        

                        

                        

                          Use the OSSL Explorer to subset and explore data based on geographical filters (Geography tab) or the range of soil properties (Soil properties tab). Once applied the selection, you can download the data by clicking on the bottom right option 'Download now'. If you want to restart the filters, click 'Clear selection'. For accessing the full database by other means (programmatically), please check the instructions on 
                          OSSL database access
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                          SoilSpec4GG
                           is a USDA-funded Food and Agriculture Cyberinformatics Tools Coordinated Innovation Network (USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Award  
                          #2020-67021-32467
                          ). This project seeks to overcome some of the current bottlenecks preventing broader and more efficient use of soil spectroscopy.
                        

                        

                        

                          For a brief introduction to the project, please visit the 
                          https://soilspectroscopy.org/.
                        

                        

                          Need help using OSSL Explorer or have feedback? Email 
                          soilspec4gg@woodwellclimate.org.
                        

                      
                    

                  

                

                

                
              

            

          

          

            

              
              
            

          

        

      

      

        

          

            

              

                
                

                  

                    
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              The OSSL is only possible through the hard work of many organizations that have produced and provided open high-quality soil data. Data-driven advances in soil science are reliant upon these soil collection efforts. We are extremely grateful to the 
              USDA NRCS National Soil Survey Center – Kellogg Soil Survey Laboratory
              , 
              ICRAF-World Agroforestry
              , 
              ISRIC-World Soil Information
              , the 
              Africa Soil Information Service (AfSIS)
              , funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the 
              European Soil Data Centre
              , ETH Zurich for producing and providing the 
              Central African Soil Spectral Library
              , Scion Research for producing and providing the dataset present in 
              Garret et al. (2022)
              , University of Zurich for providing the dataset present in 
              Schiedung et al. (2022)
              , and University of Novi Sad (Serbia) for providing the dataset from 
              Jović et al. (2019).
            

            

            Data Use Policy and Guidelines
            

            License
            

            
If not specified otherwise, all data and results of data mining (models, visualizations and similar) available via the Open Soil Spectral Library (OSSL) are licensed under CC-BY-4.

            

              Design and functionality by: 
              
                
              
            

            

            Soil Spectroscopy for Global Good
            

            

              SoilSpec4GG
               is a USDA-funded Food and Agriculture Cyberinformatics Tools Coordinated Innovation Network (USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture
              Award #2020-67021-32467
              ). This project brings together soil scientists, spectroscopists, informaticians, data scientists and software engineers to overcome some of the current bottlenecks preventing wider and more efficient use of soil spectroscopy.
            

            

            Database citation
            

              Any publications using these data should cite the references listed 
              here
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              In addition, this database should be referenced as well (DOI representing all versions). If the data has changed since original publication, arising publications should cite the specific version used, ideally with a DOI associated with that version. Authors may contact 
              Jonathan Sanderman
               (Woodwell Climate Research), 
              Katherine Todd-Brown
              and/or 
              Tom Hengl
               (OpenGeoHub foundation) to generate a release and associated DOI that matches the database version used.
            

            
In publications, please include some form of the following acknowledgement: “The Open Soil Spectral Library and associated services were developed with funding from USDA NIFA Award #2020-67021-32467.”

            

            Citation
            
Publication describing the production and uses of the OSSL is pending. For technical documentation please refer to: 

            
            

            DISCLAIMER
            
Last updated August 1, 2023

            
The information provided by Open Soil Spectral Library (“we”, “us”, or “our”) on explorer.soilspectroscopy.org or engine.soilspectroscopy.org (the “Site”) is for general informational purposes only. All information on the Site and generated by the Site is provided in good faith; however, we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability or completeness of any information on the Site. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL WE HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE SITE OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED. YOUR USE OF THE SITE AND YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION ON THE SITE OR GENERATED BY THE SITE IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

            

            PLEASE CONTRIBUTE
            
The Open Soil Spectral Library is a work in progress. This first release is intended as a sounding board for feedback. The database and estimation services will continue to improve.

            

              Please contribute to this project and help us make
              better tools for measuring and monitoring our soils and land!
            

            
This is how you can contribute:

            
    
                                      
  1. Donate your SSL data so it can be included to the OSSL. Note: we accept only correctly formatted, quality controlled soil spectral scans which come with reference values of soil properties (wet-chemistry).
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  2. Help develop open source tools that use OSSL for both public needs and business purposes.
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  3. Report problems and help us debug and resolve issues. Help us make better soil data for a healthier planet!
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            Contacts
            

              Jonathan Sanderman,
              Woodwell Climate Research
            

            

              https://soilspectroscopy.org/about/
            

            

          

          
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