A Comparison of Soils from Twentynine Palms, California and Saudi Arabia

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Abstract:

Soil samples collected at Twentynine Palms, California, and in eastern Saudi Arabia were analyzed for particle size distribution, moisture content, spectral reflectance characteristics and soil color. The results of the comparison show that, overall, the Twentynine Palms samples are a finer grain size than the eastern Saudi Arabian samples. Soil moisture in both sets of samples is low. The samples from eastern Saudi Arabia contain quantities of calcite and gypsum not found in the Twentynine Palms samples. The spectral reflectance of the soils from eastern Saudi Arabian is overall higher than that for the Twentynine Palms soils, and shows variations in infrared reflectance due to chemical differences that are not seen in the Twentynine Palms soils.

Author(s):
Ehlen, Judy ; Henley, J. P.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY ENGINEER TOPOGRAPHIC LABS FORT BELVOIR VA
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept. Oct 1990-Jan 1991
Pagination:
0073

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ETL-0583
Task Number(s):
OC
Project Number(s):
4A161102B52C
Monitor Series:
ETL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*COMPARISON, *CALIFORNIA, *SOILS, *SAUDI ARABIA, SPECTRA, COLORS, SAMPLING, CALCITE, REFLECTANCE, GYPSUM, INFRARED RADIATION, SOIL CLASSIFICATION, CHEMICAL ANALYSIS, MOISTURE CONTENT, GRAIN SIZE, QUANTITY, PARTICLE SIZE, DISTRIBUTION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Geology, Geochemistry and Mineralogy
Keyword(s):
SIEVE ANALYSIS, PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION, SPECTRAL REFLECTANCE, TWENTYNINE PALMS(CALIFORNIA), PE61102A, WUA11
Report Date:
1991 Jan 01