Our Projects
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Soil Survey for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE |
Country : |
United Arab Emirates |
Sector : |
Agriculture,Environment / Natural Resources |
Client : |
Other |
Start Date : |
25/04/2006 |
Completion Date : |
30/10/2009 |
Managing Office: |
Dubai |
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Project Purpose/Outcomes : |
The ultimate goal of the soil survey project is to ensure that land-use in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi is sustainable. The overall objective is to provide soil-related information for decision-makers and to promote sustainable and planned development through enhancing the available knowledge of soils. Within the scope of the project, the specific objectives are to:
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Conduct an Extensive Soil Survey for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi at scale of 1:100,000.
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By interpreting the Extensive Survey results, identify 1 million hectares area that have the highest potential for irrigated agriculture. An area of 400,000 ha will then be selected and surveyed at scale 1:25,000.
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Interpret the soil map units, soil classes through GIS and publish different thematic maps at scale 1:500,000 for several uses.
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Design and implement a web-based Soil Information System using GIS Technology for the storage, processing, retrieval and management of soil-related information.
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Train national manpower.
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Establish a Soil Samples Archive at a location specified by EAD. |
Achievements : |
Extensive (Phase 1) & Intensive (Phase 2) Survey of entire Emirate are now complete. |
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