Map based index (GeoIndex) profile soil
Profile soil analyses are available from a number of BGS programmes, notably the Mineral Reconnaissance Programme (MRP) and the Geochemical Baseline Survey of the Environment (G-BASE) programme. Sampling depth and range of analytes determined is very variable for the MRP. G-BASE samples are consistently from 35 - 50 cm though since 2003 it has become routine practice in the G-BASE project to collect a top soil and deeper profile sample from the same site but only analyses the top soil and store the profile soil. This also applies in urban areas. The G-BASE profile soils were generally sieved to 150 microns before analysis and determined by XRFS for some or all of: Mg, P, K, Ca, Ti, Mn, Fe, V, Cr, Co, Ba, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ga, As, Se, Rb, Sr, Y, Zr, Nb, Mo, Pb, Bi, Th, U, Ag, Cd, Sn, Sb, Cs, La, Ce, Ge, Sc, Se, Br, Hf, Ta, W, Tl, Te and I. MRP samples can include profile samples from greater than 1 meter collected using a power auger and also include till samples. The G-BASE samples are collected at a density of 1 sample per two square kilometres in rural areas and 4 samples every kilometre square in urban areas. MRP sampling was more site specific generally collecting soil samples along lines at spacing intervals generally 25 - 250 m.
dataset
http://mapapps2.bgs.ac.uk/ArcGIS/services/GeoIndexLite/geochemistry/MapServer/WMSServer
name: Geochemistry map theme
description: The wms layer for 'GeoIndex profile soil' is held within the 'Geochemistry' map theme WMS layer which this URL connects to.
function: download
http://mapapps2.bgs.ac.uk/geoindex/home.html?layer=BGSProfileSoil
name: GeoIndex GBASE soil profile samples
function: information
http://data.bgs.ac.uk/id/dataHolding/13605450
eng
OGP
urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG::27700
Data is visible at map scales below 1:250000.
geoscientificInformation
publication
2008-06-01
Major element analysis
X ray fluorescence spectroscopy
Trace analysis
Chemical analysis
Soil analysis
Geochemistry
revision
2011
NERC_DDC
-8.6500
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60.8600
49.7700
revision
2009
GBN
creation
1979
GREAT BRITAIN [id=139600]
2014
creation
2000
asNeeded
Profile soil samples collected, and analysed, from a number of BGS programmes, notably the Mineral Reconnaissance Programme (MRP) and the Geochemical Baseline Survey of the Environment (G-BASE) programme. A database was created to hold the information from the analysis and this layer of the GeoIndex is derived from this database.
publication
2011
false
See the referenced specification
publication
2010-12-08
false
See http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2010:323:0011:0102:EN:PDF
Geographic Information System
Not Entered
Either: (i) the dataset is made freely available, e.g. via the Internet, for a restricted category of use (e.g. educational use only); or (ii) the dataset has not been formally approved by BGS for access and use by external clients under licence, but its use may be permitted under alternative formal arrangements; or (iii) the dataset contains 3rd party data or information obtained by BGS under terms and conditions that must be consulted in order to determine the permitted usage of the dataset. Refer to the BGS staff member responsible for the creation of the dataset if further advice is required. He / she should be familiar with the composition of the dataset, particularly with regard to 3rd party IPR contained in it, and any resultant use restrictions. This staff member should revert to the IPR Section (ipr@bgs.ac.uk) for advice, should the position not be clear.
otherRestrictions
British Geological Survey
Environmental Science Centre,Keyworth
NOTTINGHAM
NG12 5GG
United Kingdom
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distributor
British Geological Survey
Environmental Science Centre,Keyworth
NOTTINGHAM
NG12 5GG
United Kingdom
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pointOfContact
NERC-BGS Information Systems Team Leader
British Geological Survey
Environmental Science Centre,Keyworth
NOTTINGHAM
NG12 5GG
United Kingdom
+44 115 936 3100 Ex:3075
pointOfContact
2018-08-24