papers

Publications (5)

physics.geo-ph2018

Biomass water content effect on soil moisture assessment via proximal gamma-ray spectroscopy

Marica Baldoncini, Matteo Alberi, Carlo Bottardi +4

Proximal gamma-ray spectroscopy supported by adequate calibration and correction for growing biomass is an effective field scale technique for a continuous monitoring of top soil w…

physics.geo-ph2018

Investigating the potentialities of Monte Carlo simulation for assessing soil water content via proximal gamma-ray spectroscopy

Marica Baldoncini, Matteo Alberi, Carlo Bottardi +4

Proximal gamma-ray spectroscopy recently emerged as a promising technique for non-stop monitoring of soil water content with possible applications in the field of precision farming…

physics.geo-ph2018

Modelling soil water conent in a tomato field: proximal gamma ray spectroscopy and soil-crop system models

Virginia Strati, Matteo Alberi, Stefano Anconelli +11

Proximal soil sensors are taking hold in the understanding of soil hydrogeological processes involved in precision agriculture. In this context, permanently installed gamma ray spe…

physics.geo-ph2022

Airborne Radiometric Surveys and Machine Learning Algorithms for Revealing Soil Texture

Andrea Maino, Matteo Alberi, Emiliano Anceschi +15

Soil texture is key information in agriculture for improving soil knowledge and crop performance, so the accurate mapping of this crucial feature is imperative for rationally plann…

physics.ins-det2018

Accuracy of Flight Altitude Measured with Low-Cost GNSS, Radar and Barometer Sensors: Implications for Airborne Radiometric Surveys

Matteo Alberi, Marica Baldoncini, Carlo Bottardi +9

Flight height is a fundamental parameter for correcting the gamma signal produced by terrestrial radionuclides measured during airborne surveys. The frontiers of radiometric measur…