NCSS Soil Database Entry Assistance Page

Data Entry of Pedon Information

Lab Pedon Number Click label for data entry information.

User Pedon ID Click label for data entry information.

Observation Date
First and last dates define a range between which the soil pedons were sampled. The date is entered (Mon/DD/YYYY) with a month, day, and year format. Example: (Aug/17/2001). The observation date is not always available and or incomplete.

Soil Series Click label for data entry information.

Class Date
First and last dates define a range between which the soil pedons were classified. The date is entered (Mon/DD/YYYY) with a month, day, and year format. Example: (Feb/02/1998). The classification date is not always available and or incomplete.

Benchmark Soil Information Click label for National Soil Survey Handbook Definitions.
Checking this box will filter your search to only benchmark soils.

The Advanced Query entry choices are accumulative, that means any selection entered on this page effects the seek "SQL" processes of the database program. The button "Clear All Search Criteria" located at the top of the page may be used to clear all choices allowing you to start over. Make your selection carefully as poor selections may give no results or more data than necessary. If you have difficulty finding your information we suggested you seek your information by Country, State Admin Div, and County option. This option will give you an array of data from the state or area of interest. This browser interface works best with MS-Explorer.