OpenTEAM employs a number of in-field measurement tools, as well as economic and decision support toolsThe terms Decision Support Tools or Decision Support Systems (DSS) refer to a wide range of computer-based tools (simulation models, and/or techniques and methods) developed to support decision analysis and participatory processes. A DSS consists of a database and different tools.... Specifically, OpenTEAM utilizes FarmOSA free and open-source web-based farm management and record keeping system that also provides a platform for the creation of custom modules and integration across decision tools, observation tools and agricultural internet of things devices., Our-Sci’s Survey Stack, the Land Potential Knowledge System (LandPKSThe Land-Potential Knowledge System (LandPKS) is a simple free and open source software tool and mobile application developed by USDA/ARS that supports land use planning and management. It includes modules that allow non-soil scientists to (a) determine the sustainable potential ...), Quick CarbonQuick Carbon is a growing academic research initiative and protocol for rapidly assessing soil carbon contents across landscapes. Quick Carbon creates an accessible measurement system that empowers individuals to generate reliable soils carbon data for the purpose of ecological u..., and OpTIS to enable location specific data on soil, climate, vegetation cover, and topography alongside observational and management records. COMET-FarmThe COMET tools are the official greenhouse gas quantification tools sanctioned by the USDA. COMET-Farm and COMET-Planner, and earlier versions of COMET, were developed through a partnership between NRCS, the USDA Climate Change Program Office (CCPO) and the Natural Resource Ecol... and Cool Farm ToolThe Cool Farm Tool is an online calculator that enables farmers to measure their greenhouse gas emissions, and understand mitigation options for agricultural production. Originally initiated by Unilever, the CFT greenhouse gas emissions calculator is based on empirical research f... are used to quantify on-farm greenhouse gas emissions.
Last Update: October 6, 2020