Thematic Areas:
Assessment of natural resources in
marginal environments
Problem Overview:
Soil salinity is
seen as a major threat to the land resources of the GCC countries. Methods are
available to either slow down or reverse this process completely. In order to
achieve this, it is essential to scientifically diagnose the problem to prepare
cost-effective salinity alleviation measures. Without adequate information,
mitigation measures cannot be applied. This project therefore relates to
salinity diagnostics using conventional and modern methods (remote sensing)
using spectroscopy measurements of saline landscapes in Bahrain and the United
Arab Emirates.
Purpose:
Map soil properties and salinity in
Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates for sustainable use of soil resources. Extrapolate results to other GCC countries and publish soil salinity map of the GCC countries.
Partners:
Arabian Gulf University Bahrain
Timeline:
January, 2015 - September, 2017
Geographical Scope:
Bahrain and United
Arab Emirates
Contact:
Dr. Shabbir A. Shahid