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Location: University of Guelph, Guelph, Canada
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X-ray Computed Tomography of Soil
University of Guelph, Guelph, Canada
August 19-22, 2007
As evidenced by the number and diversity of research projects reported in technical forums during the past decade, there is growing interest in the study of intact soil using X-ray computed tomography (CT). While the early work was focus on soil structure and hydraulic properties, there have also been attempts to apply this technique to other sub-disciplines in soil science. At the same time, considerable evolution has occurred in x-ray micro-CT scanners and computerized image data processing systems. A recent review of research, published during the past 5 to 10 years, involving X-ray CT scanning of soil, has revealed the need for a thorough discussion of the application of X-ray CT to soil. Of particular concern is the diversity of approaches to the acquisition and processing of CT imagery of soil.
Accordingly, a meeting, entitled “X-ray Computed Tomography of Soil”, will be hosted at the University of Guelph in Guelph, Canada during August 19-22 of 2007. This meeting has received the endorsement of Commission 1.1 of International Union of Soil Science, the Micromorphology Committee of the Soil Science Society of America, the Canadian Society of Soil Science, as well as the Brazilian Society for Soil Science. Preliminary contact has also been made with Elsevier (specifically Geoderma), with the intention of generating a publication dedicated to the research presented at this meeting, including the outcome of any discussions focused on standardizing methodology.
The tentative agenda for this meeting is as follows:
19th August – Arrival of participants, Official Opening.
20th August – Voluntary Technical Sessions (Oral and Poster), to be held consecutively: ‘Soil Physical Behavior’, ‘Soil Composition’, ‘Soil Biological Activity’ and ‘General Methodology’.
21st August – Keynote speaker on the ‘science of X-ray computed tomography’, complemented with presentations by representatives of mainstream manufacturers of micro-CT instruments. Keynote speaker on the ‘science of 3D digital image processing’, complemented with presentations by representatives of mainstream manufacturers of computer and data storage systems (especially as they relate to digital imagery).
22nd August – Group and plenary discussions on issues related to the acquisition and processing of CT imagery of soil, and the standardization of methods.
With this notification, interested researchers are asked to indicate their intention to contribute by sending an email (containing title, preferred mode of presentation – oral or poster, preferred technical session, authorship and affiliation of authors, as well as full contact information of the presenting author) to Dr. Richard J. Heck (University of Guelph) – rheck@uoguelph.ca.
The deadline for submitting titles will be March 31st, 2007. Further details will be sent once titles are received.
At this time, we would also like to announce the launch of a virtual discussion forum, entitled ‘X-ray CT of Soil’, and invite all interested to join (http://gis.lrs.uoguelph.ca/soilct).
X-ray Computed Tomography of Soil,
University of Guelph, August 19-22 2007.
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