Characteristics of soil functions

Soil characteristics are input information for a variety of soil-related tasks. The soil characteristics are derived from the Saxon soil assessment instrument. The technical standard complies with the Soil History Carving Instructions, 6th edition (currently only Part C published). The characteristic values are recommended for an entrance to soil protection assessments. They are gradually expanded and published via the LfULG Internet. Characteristics as of 10/2021: usable field capacity (nFK), usable field capacity in the effective root space (nFCs), effective root space (We), potential root space (Wp), potential cation exchange capacity (KAKpot), air capacity (LK)