THE ACID TEST

an expert system for acid sulphate soils
by
David Dent and Bryan Dawson

What does the expert system do?

It enables you to:

  • Identify acid sulphate soil, or the likelihood of acid sulphate soil, in the field or by using site evidence;
  • Assess the severity of the acid sulphate hazard at any site or over any area;
  • Evaluate management options;
  • Specify the data needed for policy planning, project design and management and gather these data;
  • Using appropriate data, prepare management plans, design structures and landscapes and forecast response to particular management or design options.

Which part of the system do you need?

  • Background information about acid sulphate soils...
  • Soil identification keys...
  • Field tests...
  • Qualitative assessment of acid sulphate hazards...
  • Definitions...

... Use ASS IDENTIKIT


Quantitative assessment of the acid sulphate hazard:

  • Soil survey...
  • Laboratory measurements and methods...
  • Calculations...

... Use ASSESS


Management options:

  • Engineering design...
  • Management programs for fisheries, grazing, oil palm, pineapple, rice etc...

... Use ASSMAN


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