Determining the optimum time and quantity of nutrient and water application for a specific forecast period is one of the most important tasks in agriculture. Knowledge of the water content of the soil plays a special role here, e.g. in order to determine the necessary performance values for automatic irrigation and fertilisation tailored to this. Water-related soil characteristics are not only important for agricultural areas, but for all soils that have an influence on the formation of surface runoff or new groundwater.
In order to improve data collection and evaluation, a thorough understanding of the processes and mechanisms in the soil is required. The soil system as a water reservoir must be comprehensively understood and be able to be mapped using data technology. Among other things, the water cycle in the water catchment areas and the connection with plants such as field crops must be taken into account.
Development of a data management and decision support system to understand the soil as a water reservoir, e.g. to obtain implementation recommendations for the optimal nutrient and water supply of soils in agriculture or for preventive flood protection measures.
The focus of the project is on analysing the soil as a water reservoir. The conditions for both agricultural land and urban areas are taken into account.
A decision-making system is to be developed that accesses radar data on current precipitation, precipitation forecasts and important soil characteristics. The analysis is carried out with the help of AI algorithms.
A multi-stage implementation model is being developed that will reflect the consolidated target parameters:
Fig.1: Task definition (Source: Prof. Müller-Czygan. Own illustration)
Berlin University of Technology
Faculty of Planning-Building-Environment
Institute of Civil Engineering
FG Urban Water Management
Secretariat TIB 1 B 16
13355 Berlin
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