ASRIS: the database

Authors :: Johnston, R.M.
Barry, S.J.
Bleys, E.
Bui, E.
Moran, C.J.
Simon, D.A.P.
Carlile, P.
McKenzie, N.J.
Henderson, B.L.
Chapman, G.
Imhoff, M.
Maschmedt, D.
Howe, D.
Grose, C.
Schoknecht, N.
Powell, B.
Grundy, M.
Source :: Australian Journal of Soil Research. November, 2003, Vol. 41 Issue 6, p1021, 16 p.
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: The Australian Soil Resources Information System (ASRIS) database compiles the best publicly available information available across Commonwealth, State, and Territory agencies into a national database of soil profile data, digital soil and land resources maps, and climate, terrain, and lithology datasets. These datasets are described in detail in this paper. Most datasets are thematic grids that cover the intensively used agricultural zones in Australia. Additional keywords: Australia, integrated database, natural resources management, national soil database.<br />Introduction Knowledge about soils and their behaviour is critical for effective management of natural resources at landscape and ecosystem scales to meet the twin goals of sustainable production and environmental [...]