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Spectral reflectance measurements in the visible and near infrared wavelengths of alluvial, black cotton and lateritic soils under different conditions show that reflectance has negative association withsoil moisture and organic matter in all the three soils. In lateritic soils reflectance increases with decrease of particle size. Variations in reflectance due to changes in concentrations of parameters were generally restricted to certain concentration levels. The generally superior discriminant capability of band 4 (0.8 to 1.1 urn) is indicative of its utility in soil and soil characteristics mapping.
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Sinha, A.K. Variations in soil spectral reflectance related to soil moisture, organic matter and particle size. J Indian Soc Remote Sens 15, 7–11 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03017779
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03017779