Metrological security in sphere of quality of soils: demands, modern state and ways of development

Abstract

Purpose. To analyze the requirements and current state of metrological support in the field of soil quality; to determine the problems that exist in the direction of its development and to propose possible solutions. Methods. Analysis, generalization, systematization. Results. Normative - legal requirements for metrological support in the field of soil quality. The basic components of metrological control of soil state are defined. The problems and disadvantages of implementing metrological requirements in this field are determined. Ways of improving metrological support of works in the field of soil quality to improve the reliability and accuracy of measurement results. Conclusions. It is necessary to carry out the evaluation of soil quality with taking into account the requirements of the existing normative-legal documents, institutional, regulatory and technical aspects. Metrological control of soil state must be conducted by laboratories, which have clearly regulated requirements for appliances, executive staff and the most importantly, strict liability for the accuracy of the received information. Creation of accredited laboratories on the basis of the leading scientific institutions, the introduction of harmonized standards for soil characterization methods and conducting inter-laboratory attestation measurements to verify the accuracy of measurements in laboratories, the scope of which includes such important object of the measuring as soil it is a prerequisite for development and improvement metrological support in this area.