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BADM Group: SOIL_CLASSIFICATION

BADM Type: Soil
Description: Soil Classification
Group Entries per Site: One
Last updated: Mar 02, 2021

BADM Group Overview

BADM variables in this group are organized as shown below. The overview highlights what variables are required per group. It also indicates which variables cannot be specified together ( OR ) in the same group entry. See BADM Basics for more details.

Required Variable
Optional Variable
Examples
RequiredOptional
Soil Classification
  • SOIL_CLASSIFICATION
  • SOIL_CLASSIFICATION_TAXONOMY
  • SOIL_CLASSIFICATION_APPROACH
  • SOIL_CLASSIFICATION_COMMENT

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    Required Variable
    Optional Variable
    Examples
    Variable
    Requirements    		 Units Description
    SOIL_CLASSIFICATION
    Required    		free textSoil Classification for tower site according to a taxonomy
    A more detailed description of the soil using a taxonomic system. Specify the taxonomy used in SOIL_CLASSIFICATION_TAXONOMY. Suggested taxonomies are NRCS and WRB (previously FAO). It is recommended to include texture, but not necessary. Two examples of Soil Classifications that includes texture are: fine, thermic Argixeroll and sandy, mixed, mesic Ultic Haploxeralf.
    SOIL_CLASSIFICATION_TAXONOMY
    Optional    		LIST(SOIL_CLASS_TAXON) ShowSpecify the taxonomy used for Soil Classification
    Use WRB (previously FAO) or NRCS as indicated in the predefined list. If you specify Other, report taxonomy in Approach.
    SOIL_CLASS_TAXON Options×
    OptionDescription
    WRBPreviously FAO
    NRCS
    OtherSee additional information in Approach / Comments
    SOIL_CLASSIFICATION_APPROACH
    Optional    		free textApproach used for assigning Soil Classification
    SOIL_CLASSIFICATION_COMMENT
    Optional    		free textSoil Classification comments

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    Required Variable
    Optional Variable
    Examples
    Soil Classification
  • SOIL_CLASSIFICATION
  • SOIL_CLASSIFICATION_TAXONOMY
  • SOIL_CLASSIFICATION_APPROACH
  • SOIL_CLASSIFICATION_COMMENT
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    Optional Variable
    Examples
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  • Soil Classification
    Required Optional
    SOIL_CLASSIFICATION
    SOIL_CLASSIFICATION_TAXONOMY
    SOIL_CLASSIFICATION_APPROACH
    SOIL_CLASSIFICATION_COMMENT

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