Estimating Soil Parameters From Hyperspectral Images: A benchmark dataset and the outcome of the HYPERVIEW challenge

Enhancing agricultural methods through the utilization of Earth observation and artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a significant concern. The ability to quantify soil parameters on a large scale can play a pivotal role in optimizing the fertilization process. While techniques for noninvasive estimation of soil parameters from hyperspectral images (HSIs) exist, their validation typically occurs across different datasets and employs varying validation protocols. This diversity renders them inherently challenging (or even impossible) to compare objectively.