AI-generated Key Takeaways
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This dataset provides predictions of extractable phosphorus at soil depths of 0-20 cm and 20-50 cm across Africa from 2001 to 2017.
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The data, provided by iSDA, includes both the predicted mean and standard deviation of extractable phosphorus at a 30-meter pixel size.
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Pixel values require a specific back-transformation using the formula
exp(x/10)-1for accurate interpretation. -
The accuracy of the model is lower in areas with dense jungle, potentially leading to visual artifacts like banding.
- Dataset Availability
- 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z–2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Dataset Provider
- iSDA
- Tags
Description
Extractable phosphorus at soil depths of 0-20 cm and 20-50 cm, predicted mean and standard deviation.
Pixel values must be back-transformed with exp(x/10)-1.
In areas of dense jungle (generally over central Africa), model accuracy is low and therefore artifacts such as banding (striping) might be seen.
Soil property predictions were made by Innovative Solutions for Decision Agriculture Ltd. (iSDA) at 30 m pixel size using machine learning coupled with remote sensing data and a training set of over 100,000 analyzed soil samples.
Further information can be found in the FAQ and technical information documentation. To submit an issue or request support, please visit the iSDAsoil site.
Bands
Pixel Size
30 meters
Bands
| Name | Units | Min | Max | Pixel Size | Description |
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mean_0_20 |
ppm | 1 | 55 | meters | Phosphorus, extractable, predicted mean at 0-20 cm depth |
mean_20_50 |
ppm | 0 | 52 | meters | Phosphorus, extractable, predicted mean at 20-50 cm depth |
stdev_0_20 |
ppm | 0 | 19 | meters | Phosphorus, extractable, standard deviation at 0-20 cm depth |
stdev_20_50 |
ppm | 0 | 20 | meters | Phosphorus, extractable, standard deviation at 20-50 cm depth |
Terms of Use
Terms of Use
Citations
Hengl, T., Miller, M.A.E., Križan, J., et al. African soil properties and nutrients mapped at 30 m spatial resolution using two-scale ensemble machine learning. Sci Rep 11, 6130 (2021). doi:10.1038/s41598-021-85639-y
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var mean_0_20 = '<RasterSymbolizer>' + '<ColorMap type="ramp">' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#0D0887" label="0-2.7" opacity="1" quantity="13"/>' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#350498" label="2.7-3" opacity="1" quantity="14"/>' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#5402A3" label="3-3.5" opacity="1" quantity="15"/>' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#7000A8" label="3.5-4" opacity="1" quantity="16"/>' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#8B0AA5" label="4-4.5" opacity="1" quantity="17"/>' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#A31E9A" label="4.5-5" opacity="1" quantity="18"/>' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#B93289" label="5-5.7" opacity="1" quantity="19"/>' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#CC4678" label="5.7-6.4" opacity="1" quantity="20"/>' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#DB5C68" label="6.4-7.2" opacity="1" quantity="21"/>' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#E97158" label="7.2-8" opacity="1" quantity="22"/>' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#F48849" label="8-9" opacity="1" quantity="23"/>' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#FBA139" label="9-10" opacity="1" quantity="24"/>' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#FEBC2A" label="10-11.2" opacity="1" quantity="25"/>' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#FADA24" label="11.2-12.5" opacity="1" quantity="26"/>' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#F0F921" label="12.5-125" opacity="1" quantity="27"/>' + '</ColorMap>' + '<ContrastEnhancement/>' + '</RasterSymbolizer>'; var mean_20_50 = '<RasterSymbolizer>' + '<ColorMap type="ramp">' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#0D0887" label="0-2.7" opacity="1" quantity="13"/>' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#350498" label="2.7-3" opacity="1" quantity="14"/>' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#5402A3" label="3-3.5" opacity="1" quantity="15"/>' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#7000A8" label="3.5-4" opacity="1" quantity="16"/>' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#8B0AA5" label="4-4.5" opacity="1" quantity="17"/>' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#A31E9A" label="4.5-5" opacity="1" quantity="18"/>' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#B93289" label="5-5.7" opacity="1" quantity="19"/>' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#CC4678" label="5.7-6.4" opacity="1" quantity="20"/>' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#DB5C68" label="6.4-7.2" opacity="1" quantity="21"/>' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#E97158" label="7.2-8" opacity="1" quantity="22"/>' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#F48849" label="8-9" opacity="1" quantity="23"/>' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#FBA139" label="9-10" opacity="1" quantity="24"/>' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#FEBC2A" label="10-11.2" opacity="1" quantity="25"/>' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#FADA24" label="11.2-12.5" opacity="1" quantity="26"/>' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#F0F921" label="12.5-125" opacity="1" quantity="27"/>' + '</ColorMap>' + '<ContrastEnhancement/>' + '</RasterSymbolizer>'; var stdev_0_20 = '<RasterSymbolizer>' + '<ColorMap type="ramp">' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#fde725" label="low" opacity="1" quantity="1"/>' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#5dc962" label=" " opacity="1" quantity="2"/>' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#20908d" label=" " opacity="1" quantity="3"/>' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#3a528b" label=" " opacity="1" quantity="4"/>' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#440154" label="high" opacity="1" quantity="5"/>' + '</ColorMap>' + '<ContrastEnhancement/>' + '</RasterSymbolizer>'; var stdev_20_50 = '<RasterSymbolizer>' + '<ColorMap type="ramp">' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#fde725" label="low" opacity="1" quantity="1"/>' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#5dc962" label=" " opacity="1" quantity="2"/>' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#20908d" label=" " opacity="1" quantity="3"/>' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#3a528b" label=" " opacity="1" quantity="4"/>' + '<ColorMapEntry color="#440154" label="high" opacity="1" quantity="5"/>' + '</ColorMap>' + '<ContrastEnhancement/>' + '</RasterSymbolizer>'; var raw = ee.Image("ISDASOIL/Africa/v1/phosphorus_extractable"); Map.addLayer( raw.select(0).sldStyle(mean_0_20), {}, "Phosphorus extractable, mean visualization, 0-20 cm"); Map.addLayer( raw.select(1).sldStyle(mean_20_50), {}, "Phosphorus extractable, mean visualization, 20-50 cm"); Map.addLayer( raw.select(2).sldStyle(stdev_0_20), {}, "Phosphorus extractable, stdev visualization, 0-20 cm"); Map.addLayer( raw.select(3).sldStyle(stdev_20_50), {}, "Phosphorus extractable, stdev visualization, 20-50 cm"); var converted = raw.divide(10).exp().subtract(1); var visualization = {min: 0, max: 15}; Map.setCenter(25, -3, 2); Map.addLayer(converted.select(0), visualization, "Phosphorus extractable, mean, 0-20 cm");