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Spatial variability and uncertainty associated with soil moisture content using INLA-SPDE combined with PyMC3

Yujian Yang¹, Xueqin Tong²

¹School of Civil Engineering and Geomatics, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, 255000, Shandong Province, China. yyjtshkh@126.com.

Scientific Reports

|October 12, 2024

Summary

This study develops a data-driven model to understand spatial variability and uncertainty in soil volumetric moisture content (SVMC) for winter wheat. Bayesian inference with INLA-SPDE provides robust predictions and quantifies uncertainty, improving moisture prediction accuracy.

Keywords:

Cauchy prior INLA-SPDE model Soil moisture content Transparency and interpretability Uncertainty

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Area of Science:

Agricultural Science
Geospatial Analysis
Soil Science

Background:

Spatial variability in soil volumetric moisture content (SVMC) impacts prediction accuracy.
Accurate SVMC data is vital for agricultural management, especially during critical crop growth stages.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a data-driven model for assessing spatial variability and uncertainty in SVMC.
To enhance the accuracy and interpretability of soil moisture predictions.

Main Methods:

Grid sampling of SVMC using Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) in a 3-ha field.
Bayesian inference employing PyMC3 with Integrated Nested Laplace Approximation and Stochastic Partial Differential Equation (INLA-SPDE) model.
Utilizing Markov-Chain Monte-Carlo (MCMC) trace plots, Kernel Density Estimates (KDE), and rank plots for model transparency.

Main Results:

The developed model accurately predicted SVMC and quantified uncertainty using 95% credible intervals.
A Cauchy prior demonstrated greater robustness than a Gaussian prior for SVMC prediction.
Model transparency and interpretability were achieved through various visualization techniques.

Conclusions:

Bayesian inference with INLA-SPDE effectively addresses spatial heterogeneity and uncertainty in SVMC.
The model provides a robust and interpretable framework for soil moisture prediction.
Explicit quantification of SVMC uncertainty is achievable through highest-posterior density intervals.