Determining the Soil Particle Shape by Use of Dynamic Image Analysis

particles, including their shape and size, has a significant impact on a number
of key physical properties of the soil and on the processes involved with it.
The shape and size of soil particles directly impact aspects such as
permeability, water retention, stability of soil aggregates and the availability
of nutrients for plants. Therefore, accurate determination of these
characteristics of soil particles becomes extremely important for
understanding and effective soil management.
Nowadays, dynamic image analysis (DIA) is emerging as an exceptionally
versatile and effective technique that enables precise determination of
particle characteristics, including shape and size, in a dynamic and noninvasive manner. DIA enables the automatic analysis of thousands of
microscopic images, allowing rapid and accurate study of the morphology of
soil particles at micro and macro scales.
The use of dynamic image analysis in soil research provides insight into the
complex structures of soil particles and better prediction of their impact on
various soil processes. Moreover, DIA enables the examination of a large
number of samples in a short time, which contributes to the efficiency and
precision of soil testing. Therefore, dynamic image analysis is becoming a
widely used technique for determining particles' characteristics, such as
shape and size.
In the context of an ever-increasing awareness of the sustainable use of
natural resources and the need to optimize agricultural and engineering
practices, dynamic image analysis is becoming an indispensable tool for soil
scientists, environmental scientists and engineers. Its versatile use can
contribute to further expanding our knowledge about soil and developing
innovative solutions for sustainable soil and environmental management.