Open Soil Spectral Library

Author

Soil Spectroscopy for Global Good team

Published

March 15, 2026

Welcome!

Welcome to the Open Soil Spectral Library (OSSL) manual!

The OSSL is a public and growing dataset that is compiled by the Soil Spectroscopy for Global Good initiative.

A peer-reviewed and open-access publication is available for additional reference.

📖 Getting Started & Overview

About: Team, contributors, resources, and citation guidelines.
Soil Spectroscopy: Overview of spectroscopy, predictive modeling, instruments, and software.

💾 Data & Models

Soil Spectral Libraries: Individualized libraries integrated into the OSSL.
Database Description: Variable definitions, schema, and data types.
Database Access: Download options and access instructions.
Neospectra Library: Featured NIR dataset developed under SS4GG.
Predictive Models: Calibrated spectral models.

🛠️ Tools, Tutorials & Research

Online Tools: User-friendly, open web applications.
Hands-on Tutorial: Step-by-step guide on predictive modeling.
Scientific Publications: Research papers from the team and collaborators.
References: Cited literature.