European Soil Parameter Raster Library At 1km Resolution

Raster data files for soil-related parameters across Europe, with cell sizes of 1km x 1km and 10km x 10km. The data is the main source for derived soil information and services within the European Union. It was compiled by the European Union Joint Research Center.

Use Cases

• Run soil erosion models using raster layers for parameters like soil texture and organic matter content.
• Assess water retention capacity by analyzing soil depth and hydraulic property grids.
• Model carbon stock estimates across Europe using soil organic carbon density rasters.
• Create land suitability maps for agriculture by combining soil pH and nutrient availability layers.

Strengths

• Raster library contains a large number of soil-related parameters.
• Data aligns with standardized INSPIRE grid specifications for consistent European reporting.

Limitations

• Specific row count, column details, and file size are unknown.
• The 1km x 1km resolution data requires prior registration, limiting immediate access.

Provenance

Source

European Union Joint Research Center

Geography

Europe