The “Trafficability” product provides a detailed analysis of soil conditions for agricultural machinery movement, assessing the feasibility of field operations based on weather conditions and soil type. This index considers factors such as soil moisture, recent precipitation, and soil texture, classifying trafficability into three categories:
- Green: Indicates good conditions where the soil is stable enough for machinery movement without significant risk of bogging or damage to the field.
- Yellow: A cautionary signal suggesting that the soil may be partially waterlogged or unstable, requiring careful machine operation due to moderate traffic difficulties.
- Red: Poor conditions where the soil is likely waterlogged or excessively soft, making machinery movement dangerous or impossible, with a high likelihood of bogging and damage.
This product provides hourly forecasts for the next nine days, taking into account the type of soil in the operation area—whether sandy, loamy, silt, or clay. Different soil types react differently to moisture and precipitation conditions, and this index helps predict when agricultural operations can be safely conducted or when waiting for improved soil conditions is necessary.
Hourly analysis offers a detailed perspective, enabling farmers to better plan operations and avoid delays or damage to equipment and soil.