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SoilWeb

SoilWeb

by University of California, Davis

14 ratings
66 reviews
📚 Education
🔍 Reference
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 23, 2010
  • January 21, 2022

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University of California, Davis
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Access detailed soil survey information based on your current location. View soil profile sketches, estimated proportions, and geomorphic positions. Get aggregate data like water holding capacity and links to official soil descriptions.

✓Soil profile sketches and geomorphic position
✓Map unit aggregate data (e.g., water holding capacity)
✓Soil survey area scale and publication date
✓Detailed component soil properties and ratings
✓Links to Official Series Descriptions (OSDs)
✓Location accuracy and auto-refresh settings
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of SoilWeb. Based on 14 reviews and a 3.5/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 7 negatives reviewers mention most about this Education app.

Positive things

  • 👍Extremely helpful app
  • 👍Great for soil science
  • 👍Useful for field work
  • 👍Intuitive data interface
  • 👍Provides soil data instantly
  • 👍Excellent teaching tool

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes frequently
  • 🐛Doesn't open
  • 🐛Incompatible with newer iOS
  • 🐛Font color difficult to read
  • 🐛Map data inaccurate
  • 🐛Broken links
  • 🐛US-only data
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What's New in SoilWeb

2.3

January 21, 2022

Update 2.3 adds improved soil profile sketches, carbon data for soil components, and another link to the SoilWeb GMap web application from the component "Links" tab.

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Nice work

Incredible app! Go soil science. Future update should allow the “view map” feature as in the desktop version. This is essential to see nearby soil types rather than just those under your current location.
UltisolUltisol

Change Soil Series Font Color

Have loved this app for years; so grateful to have it. Would like to see the soil series name in a font color other than white; very difficult to read outdoors.
killervmackillervmac

Gave soil for wrong area

The map has the correct gps coordinates, however the software gave us a physical location and soil data for an area 4 miles east of the gps location. Needs work.
bpeorgbpeorg

Response from developer

Hello, sorry the app didn't work as you expected. From your description, it sounds like you linked to the SoilWeb GMap web app from the iOS app. When you do this, the map will open with a marker at your precise GPS coordinates, then you need to tap the map to load soil data for the map unit at that location. When you tap the geolocation button in the GMap web app, your location is determined by your browser using the best means possible. Depending on your browser settings, this could result in a location that is much less precise than what your GPS will normally provide. Perhaps this is what happened to you. If you would like more explanation or help, please feel free to contact us at casoilresource@gmail.com

Worked great until it didn’t

I used this app daily for my work. Then suddenly one day it wouldn’t load then it wouldn’t even open. I deleted it. Downloaded it. Emailed the developer who didn’t know anything was wrong. So now for about 3 to 4 months it doesn’t work.
GuymadisonlGuymadisonl

Response from developer

Sorry about this issue. We have recently released a new version that should be compatible with iOS 15 and lower. Please try installing the latest version and contact us at casoilresource@gmail.com if you continue to have problems.

Doesn’t Open

Downloaded, wouldn’t open. Keeps crashing. Reading other comments seems like this has been happening for a while. Leads me to believe there’s no support. I’ll stick with other resources.
Heyuguys123Heyuguys123
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Reported Bugs

9 issues

App crashes on opening

Bug

App doesn't open

Bug

App not compatible with iOS 11/14

Bug

Map gives soil data for wrong area

Bug

Soil series name font color is white, hard to read

Bug

OSD links do not always work

Bug

Broken links

Bug

App not functional for updated Apple platforms

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Response Error: 502 Bad Gateway

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Requested Features

8 requests

Allow "view map" feature like desktop version

Feature

Change soil series font color

Feature

Add map view for nearby soil types

Feature

Allow manual input of locations

Feature

Data export options

Feature

iPad version

Feature

Log data points and notes on iPad

Feature

Print reports from iPad app

Feature

FAQ

What kind of soil information does SoilWeb provide?

SoilWeb provides access to the SSURGO dataset from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. This includes soil profile sketches, estimated proportions, geomorphic positions, map unit aggregate data like water holding capacity, and detailed component information such as soil taxonomy, property depth profiles, land classification ratings, hydraulic and erosion ratings, forest productivity, and soil suitability ratings.

Is SoilWeb free to use?

Yes, the SoilWeb application is free to use. The provided description does not mention any in-app purchases, subscriptions, or advertisements, indicating it is a free application.

What are the key features of SoilWeb?

Key features include soil profile sketches, estimated proportions, geomorphic position, map unit aggregate data, soil survey scale and publication date, detailed component soil properties and ratings, links to Official Series Descriptions (OSDs), and links to related web applications. It also offers location accuracy settings and an auto-refresh feature.

Who would benefit from using SoilWeb?

SoilWeb is beneficial for a wide range of users including farmers, soil scientists, environmental researchers, geologists, land use planners, and students studying soil science or related fields. Anyone needing to understand the soil composition and properties at a specific location will find this app useful.

Does SoilWeb show maps?

SoilWeb for iOS is a lightweight version of the SoilWeb GMap web application and does not feature an interactive map for viewing and querying individual map units directly within the app. However, it conveniently provides a direct link to the SoilWeb GMap web application where you can access interactive map features.