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ASEG2006 - 18th Geophysical Conference
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Abstract

Radiometrics is a successful natural resource tool; however technology captive projects of the past need to progress to on-ground decisions. This paper has focussed on developing a strategy to bridge this gap. The data to decision strategy involves a four stage process. (1) Be aware of the strengths and limitations of the technology; (2) match the data to the application, (3) target research with an application focus; and (4) evaluate the value of the geophysical information in decision making. This approach was used to bridge the gap between the gamma radiometrie technology and ‘on-ground’ decisions in plant based industries.

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Keyword(s): agroforestry; decision making; precision agriculture; radiometrics; soil mapping
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