Scope of Pedometrics

Abstract

Why do we need pedometrics? What is its agenda? Pedometrics addresses certain key soil-related questions from a quantitative point of view. The need for the quantitative approach arises from a general demand for quantitative soil information for improved economic production and environmental management. Pedometrics addresses four main areas which are akin to the problems of conventional pedology: 1. Understanding the pattern of soil distribution in character space – soil classification 2. Understanding soil spatial and temporal variation 3. Evaluating the utility and quality of soil 4. Understanding the genesis of soil