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1INSTRUMENTATION FORAPPLIED ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCHCATALOG VOLUME 12 NUMBER 1INSIDENEW PRODUCTS FOR2010–2011RESEARCH BRIEFSCURRENT SOIL,PLANT, AND WATERRESEARCH FROMAROUND THE WORLDDECAGONEDUCATIONALINITIATIVES ANDRESEARCH GRANTSDDECAGONDEVICESwww.decagondevices.com2X Instrumenting canopy soil over 19m off the ground.For more information about the G.A. Harris Fellowship, visitdecagon.com and choose “G.A.Harris Fellowship” on the “AboutUs” page (decagon.com/about-us/ga-harris-fellowship).2G. A. Harris FellowshipCamila Tejo Haristoy is one of six2010 winners of the G.A. HarrisFellowship. The fellowship provides$30,000 worth of instruments tograduate students in environmentaland geotechnical fields. This year’scompetition focused on innovativesoil and plant monitoring. Haristoy isstudying canopy soil in PacificNorthwest Sitka Spruce.3TABLE OF CONTENTSLeaf Wetness Sensor—Quantifies the amount of fogavailable for use by the livingfossil WelwitschiaMirabilis.Page 9Research BriefsSample Disturbance —Aproblem when measuringwater potential?Page 29Case Study: ComplexHydrology—Can it behassle free?Page 20 & 21CANOPYLeaf PorometerLP-80Leaf Wetness SensorSOIL MOISTUREComplete Soil Moisture AnalysisSoftware and Data CollectionSoil Moisture SensorsEM50 SERIES LOGGERSEm50 LoggersEm50G Remote LoggerEm50R Radio LoggerMulti-site AccessoriesWatershed CharacterizationIrrigation MonitoringWATER POTENTIALWP4CTensiometersHypropAquaSorp IGMPS1HYDROLOGYInfiltrometerMonitor Solute MovementDrain Gauge G2-G3Pore Water SamplersTHERMALKD2ProEssential Soil ReferencesDistributorsPage 4Page 6Page 8Page 10Page 11Page 12Page 14Page 16Page 18Page 19Page 22Page 24Page 26Page 28Page 30Page 31Page 32Page 34Page 36Page 38Page 40Page 42Page 44Page 46DDECAGONDEVICESwww.decagondevices.com44GET HIGH QUALITY DATAWITHOUT FANS, TUBES,OR PUMPS.Leaf Porometer SpecificationsConductance range0 to 1000 mmol m-2 s-1Accuracy ± 10%Operating Environment5 to 40ºC, 10 to 90% RH, non-condensingUnits mmol m-2s-1, m2s mol-1, s/mMeasurement diameter 6.3 mmSensor head cable length 1.2 m (4 ft.)Measurement time in Auto mode 30 sSee the extended specifications for theleaf porometer at www.decagon.comBREAKTHROUGH steady state technology(see details at right) makes accuratestomatal conductance measurementsaffordable and practical for everydayresearch. Detail water use, indicate waterstress and compare physiological varieties.Add stomatal conductance data to anycanopy study with this elegantly designedLeaf Porometer.Applications? Water Stress Measurements? Variety Testing & Comparison? Fundamental Research on Stomatal Function? Teaching and Student LabsBenefits? Automatic sampling mode eliminates user subjectivity.? Accurate Steady-State measurement.? No tubes, pumps, or fans.Porometer Research for EveryoneWatch a 3 minute video introducingthe Porometer atwww.decagon.com/education/video-index/5ecagon’s Steady Stateporometer measures stomatalconductance using a sensorhead with a fixed diffusion path tothe leaf. It measures the vapor concentrationat two different locations in the diffusionpath. It computes vapor flux from the vaporconcentration measurements and the knownconductance of the diffusion path usingthe following equation:Where CvL is the vapor concentration atthe leaf, Cv1 and Cv2 are theconcentrations at the two sensorlocations, Rs is the stomatal resistance,Rv1 is the resistance between the leaf andthe first sensor, and R2 is the resistancebetween the two sensors. If thetemperatures of the two sensors are thesame, vapor concentration can bereplaced with relative humidity, givingConductance is the reciprocal ofresistance, so Cvs = 1/Rvs. ?????MATHEMATICS OF THE STEADY STATE POROMETERCANOPYSchematic illustrating how theporometer measures stomatalconductance.CVL LeafRVSR1R2CV2CV1HumiditySensors51=DDECAGONDEVICESwww.decagondevices.comD6PhotosyntheticallyActive Radiation &Leaf Area IndexUSE PAR DATA to estimate biomassproduction without destroying thecrop (see details at right). Measurephotosynthetically active radiation (PAR)and get leaf area index (LAI) valuessimultaneously in real time. Storeapproximately 9000 data points manually bypressing a button or automatically inunattended sampling mode.AccuPAR LP-80 SPECIFICATIONSOperating environment0° to 50°C (32°-122°F),0 to 100% relative humidityProbe length 86.5 cmNumber of sensors 80Overall length 102 cm (40.25 in)Microcontroller dimensions15.8 x 9.5 x 3.3 cm (6.2 x 3.75 x 1.3 in)PAR range 0 to >2,500 µmol m-2s-1Resolution 1 µmol m-2s-1Minimum spatial resolution 1 cmData storage capacity 1MB RAM, 9000 readingsUnattended logging intervalUser selectable, between 1 and 60 minutesInstrument weight 1.22 kg (2.7 lbs)Data retrieval Direct via RS-232 cablePower 4, AA Alkaline cellsExternal PAR sensor connectorLocking 3-pin circular connector (2 m cable)Extension cable option 7.6 m (25 ft)INCLUDED ACCESSORIES? EXTERNAL PAR SENSOR2 meter cable with connector for direct connection to the ceptometer ’sexternal port. Calibrated to provide an output of about0.1 mV per µmol m-2 s-1 (calibration label provided).? RS-232 CABLE— for interfacing between your computerand the AccuPAR.? CARRYING CASEPolyethylene hardened case with custom foam cutouts allow the instrumentand its accessories to be safely stored inside.3.6 kg, 11.8 x 24 x 109 cm.MEASURE BOTH PAR ANDLAI WITH ONE LIGHTWEIGHT,STREAMLINED WANDCanopy Measurements PAR / LAIWatch a 5 minute video onmeasuring PAR and LAI with theAccuPAR LP-80 atwww.decagon.com/education/video-index/7he detailed processes in photosynthesis arecomplicated and hard to model. In manycases, however, it’s possible to simplify themodel by focusing on one or more of thelimitations to assimilation.Limited by Light, Limited by Water: TwoSeparate ApproachesWe could postulate situations where light wouldbe the limiting factor in assimilation, and otherswhere water would be the limiting factor. Ourmodels, in words, might be: assimilation isproportional to the plant’s ability to capture light,or assimilation is proportional to the plant’s abilityto capture water. Both approaches can be useful inmodeling biomass production.Knowing Which Model to UseThe most efficient way to determine whether lightor water is the limiting factor is to simply run bothmathematical models daily to see which onepredicts the lowest value. That value is the bestpredictor of dry matter production for theparticular day on which it is run. The 2009Decagon Canopy News feature article, SimpleModels for Carbon Assimilation by Plants,describes the math involved and climatic dataneeded to run these two alternative predictors ofdry matter accumulation and shows how to usethem together to give the most accurate result. ?????NONDESTRUCTIVE BIOMASS PREDICTIONCANOPYT7To learn more aboutthe relationshipbetween lightinterception andbiomass production,visitwww.decagon.com/canopynews2009DDECAGONDEVICESwww.decagondevices.com8Applications? Disease forecasting and modeling? Ecological and Agricultural ResearchLeaf Wetness Sensor SpecificationsMeasurement time 10 msPower 2.5 VDC @ 10 mA to 5 VDC @ 7 mAOutput 250 to 1500 mVOperating Environment -20 to 60°CExpected Lifetime2+ years continuous useProbe Dimensions11.2 x 5.8 x 0.075 cm (4.4 x 2.3 x 0.029 in)Cable Length5 m standard, extension cables availableConnector type 3.5 mm plugDatalogger Compatibility (not exclusive)Decagon Em50, Em50R, Em50GCampbell Scientific CR10, 10X, 21X, 23X, 1000, 3000, 5000MANY DISEASES affect plants onlywhen moisture is present onthe leaf surface. The DielectricLeaf Wetness Sensor determines thepresence and duration of wetness on aleaf’s surface, enabling researchers andgrowers to forecast disease and protectplant canopies. The Leaf Wetness Sensorapproximates the thermal mass andradiative properties of leaves to closelymimic the wetness state of a real leaf.Because the sensor does not take resistance-based measurements, it requires nopainting or user calibration, and it candetect ice formation as well.DETECT LEAF WETNESSDURATION WITH ASENSITIVE, CALIBRATED,STANDARDIZED SENSORReady-to-Use Leaf Wetness Sensor89recipitation is usually assumed to be the primaryinput in a water balance. The Namib desert ishyper-arid in terms of rainfall, but experiencesfrequent coastal fog events, an environment thatfalls outside the realm of standard water balancemodel assumptions. The fog has beensuggested to provide sufficient water tomany of the endemic Namib plants up toapproximately 60 kilometers inland.Quantifying fog contributions to the waterbalance is difficult.Leaf Wetness Sensor Quantifies FogKier Soderberg, a PhD candidate at theUniversity of Virginia, coupled the leafwetness sensor with other environmentalparameters to help quantify the amount of fog thatthe Namib plants such as Welwitschiamirabilis are able to utilize.Measure Other Unusual VariablesDo you have variables in your waterbalance that you are struggling toquantify? Innovative research sometimesrequires innovative sensor solutions.Contact Decagon’s application supportspecialists to help brainstorm ideas for yourspecific project. ?????CANOPYP9QUANTIFY UNKNOWNS INA WATER BALANCEKeir Soderberg, secondplace winner of the 2009G.A. Harris ResearchInstruments Fellowship.Welwitschia mirabilis,which has a lifespan of400 to 1500 years, useswater from fog in orderto survive.See all the winners of the 2009 G.A.Harris Research Instruments Fellowshipand download the 2010 application atwww.decagon.com/about-us/DDECAGONDEVICESwww.decagondevices.com10DataManagementComplete Soil Moisture AnalysisSoil Moisture andEnvironmentalSensorsDataAcquisitionSystemsDataTrac 3 is a completelyredesigned software packagethat helps you view andeffectively manage your data.DataTrac 3 does the heavylifting—pulling the loggerdata, amending files, trackingnodes, graphing sets—so youcan see what’s going on withyour study at any pointwithout interrupting the datastream. Check in daily orweekly to add notes andmake observations.ECH2O soil moisturesensors deliver:? Research GradeAccuracy— ±3 VWC intypical soils, can becalibrated for improvedperformance.? Reliable Data—patentedtechnology eliminatesinterference from salinity andtexture differences.? Practicality—low power,low-cost sensors allow you tocharacterize spatialvariability more completely.? Complete the system withenvironmental sensors forcontext to show why soilwater content is changing.The Em50 series of loggersmake data collection easy,whether you’re installing asingle station or a large,multi-station site.All Em50 loggers are:? Pre-programmed—plug thesensors in and start logging.No user programmingrequired.? Weatherproof—no extraenclosure needed.? Internally powered—runs 6months-2 years on enclosedAA batteries. No externalpower needed.? Wireless options let youcollect data from almostanywhere.Tools to measure, collect, and analyze your data.11DataTrac 3When DataTrac 3 isstarted, all of your mostrecent data downloadswill be updated andgraphed allowing you tosee changes in real time.Instead of looking back atthe data and wonderingwhat happened, you canadd event-relatedcomments.DDECAGONDEVICESwww.decagondevices.comImagine having anassistant that bringsyou data, generaltrends, and specificproblems from all of yourresearch sites at the startof every day. DataTrac 3is that assistant—acompletely redesignedsoftware package that letsyou view and manageyour data.ContactDecagonfor a free30 day trial.Just a few new features:? Logger tree let youorganize your data loggernodes during set-up.? Annotate your notes oncurrent thinking or relevantenvironmental conditions.? Growing Tools let youcreate meaningful metricssuch as vapor pressuredeficit and growing degreedays.Z DataTrac 3—SOFTWAREDataTrac 3 graphical and databasesoftware organizes, graphs, and storesdata from Em50 series or Em5b dataloggers. Users can view and edit data intable format, create reports, and transferdata to other DataTrac 3 users.Minimum System RequirementsMicrosoft Windows XP or newerMonitor set to display 1024 x 768 pixels(minimum)ORGANIZE AND ANALYZEYOUR SOIL MOISTURE DATA12Research-Grade Soil Moisture SensorsAll sensor electrical interface: 3.5 mm plug or 3-wire.5 cm10 cm5 cm5 cm5 cmVolumetric watercontentDielectric permittivity,Volumetric watercontent Volumetric watercontent, Temperature,Dielectric PermittivityVolumetric watercontent, Temperature,Electrical conductivity,Dielectric PermittivitySoil matric potential0–100% VWCApparent dielectricpermittivity (ea):1 (air) to 50,0–57% VWCApparent dielectricpermittivity (ea):1 (air) to 80,0–100% VWCTemperature-40 to 50 ºCApparent dielectricpermittivity (ea):1 (air) to 80,0–100% VWCTemperature-40 to 50 ºCEC 0 to 23 dS/m(bulk)-10 to -500 kPaLowest cost for largesensor networks.Largest volume ofinfluence decreaseseffects ofheterogeneity.Include temperaturedependencies in yourstudy.Manage salts andfertilizers in yoursystem.Maintenance-freewater potentialmeasurements that donot drift over time.MODEL LENGTH MEASUREMENT RANGE ACCURACY BENEF ITS± 3% VWC, typicalmineral soils up to 8 dS/mRockwool± 3% VWC, 0.5 to 8 dS/mPotting Soil± 3% VWC, 3 to 14 dS/m(ea): ± 0.5 from ea of 2 to 10± 2.5 from ea of 10 to 50± 3% VWC, typicalmineral soils up to 8 dS/m(ea): ± 1 ea (unitless)from 1–40 (soil range)± 15% from 40–80± 3% VWC, typicalmineral soils up to 8 dS/mTemperature ± 1 ºC(ea): ± 1 ea (unitless)from 1–40 (soil range)± 15% from 40–80± 3% VWC, typicalmineral soils up to 8 dS/mBulk EC ± 10%Temperature ± 1 ºC± 40% of reading from-10 to -50 kPa± 20% of reading from-50 to -500 kPaEC-510HS5TM5TE MPS-113Watch a 5 minute video showing thefactory calibration process atwww.decagon.com/education/video-index/The Decagon system also allows you to characterize the environment above the soilsurface. The sensors below can be used with the Em50 series data loggers and softwareto provide data on a variety of environmental variables.The ECRN-50 PrecipitationSensor is best for measuringirrigation events.Resolution 1 mmDimensions 5 cm x 10 cmThe Pyranometer ModelPYR and the PAR PhotonFlux Sensor are completelywater proof, submersible anddesigned for continuous outdooruse. A leveling plate is included.The Leaf Wetness Sensor measures duration of leafwetness and requires no painting or calibration and detectstrace amounts of water or ice on the sensor sur face.Operating Environment -20 to 60° CThe ECRN-100 PrecipitationSensor is best for researchapplications and measuring rainfall.Resolution 0.2 mmDimensions 17 cm x 14.2 cmSOIL TEMPERATURE SENSORmodel ECTRange -40 to 60° CAccuracy ±0.25° CCable length 1mRange 0 to 2000 µ mol / m2 s (PAR)Range 0 to 1750 W m-2 (PYR)Dimensions 24mm diameter, 29 mm deep.Accuracy ±5%Above Ground SensorsCup AnemometerThe anemometer measures both wind speed (usingwindcups and a magnetic switch) and wind direction (withwindvane and potentiometer). Includes sealed stainless-steelbearings for long life. The range and accuracyspecifications of this unit have been verified in wind-tunnel tests (information available upon request). Foruse only with our Em50 or Em50R Data loggerusing ECH2O Utility.TEMP/RH Durable sensor measures relativehumidity and temperature and outputs both valuesas a digital signal.Probe RH Range 0 to 100% RHRH Accuracy±2% from 10–90% RH±3% from 0–10% RH and 90–100% RHTemperature Range -40 to 60 ° CDDECAGONDEVICESwww.decagondevices.com14CONTINUOUS MONITORINGMEASUREMENT NODES—Em50 LoggerChannels 5.Storage >36,000 scans - Each scan includes logger name,date, time, and 5 measurements.Scan Interval User-programmable from 1/minute to 1/day.(minimum Em50G scan interval every 5 minutes).Communication Serial RS232, USB, radio, cellular.Power 5, AA alkaline batteries.Dimensions 12.7 x 20.3 x 5.1 cm (5 x 8 x 2 in)Enclosure Rating IP55, NEMA3.Download software included with Em50 purchase.The Em50 series of dataloggers are designed forresearchers who just wantquality data. You install thesensors, plug them into the logger,set the clock and measurementintervals, and start logging data.The Em50’s primary advantage issimply this:NO PROGRAMMING.[ Em50 is a highly weatherresistant logger for allDecagon sensors.We recommend and support use ofCampbell Scientific loggers with oursensors for applications requiringprogramming and/or control.Spend more time with your data… 1415DDECAGONDEVICESwww.decagondevices.comEm50 Series Logger Options not your data logger.1 Basic Data LoggingThe ECH2O System2 Long Distance Data Delivery 3 Local Data ConnectionThe standard Em50 datalogger is the least expensiveand has the longest batterylife of all the Em50 seriesloggers. It requires a directconnection to a laptop orother computing device todownload data. The Em50option is best if:? You don’t need to accessyour data on a regular basis.? Your site is so remote thatyou need the data loggerbatteries to last for over twoyears.NO PROGRAMMINGThe Em50R wireless datalogger uses long range 900MHz* radio communicationto send your data to a centraldata receiving location. Noexisting wirelessinfrastructure is necessary.The Em50R collects data at asingle location and deliversdata over short distances(2 to 5 miles). The Em50R isthe best option if:? You don’t have cellcoverage at your field site.? You want to collect datafrom all your loggers at acentral location.*2.4 GHz radios available forglobal customers.The Em50G remote datalogger uses the cellularnetwork to upload your datafrom the field to the internet.You can access the data atany time from any locationthat has an internetconnection. The cellularmodem is fully integratedwith the logger making setupa snap. The logger comesready to go right out of thebox with a one-year pre-paidSIM card and subscription tothe Decagon Data Service.Just plug in your sensors, setyour measurement interval,and you’re done. Your datawill be waiting for you backat the office. The Em50G isthe best option if:? Your research sites havecell service.? You want regular access toyour data but can’t visit yoursite to get it.16? No-hassle cellular service included in thethe box. First year service is pre-paid.? Em50G can be used in 120 countries withmore than 200 partner networks providingGSM/GPRS cellular services.? Decagon Data Service (included with everyEm50G) provides 24/7 access to data fromanywhere you have cellular service.? Data is confidential, encrypted, andpassword protected. Downloads from theDecagon Data Service are encrypted usingthe same security a your online bankaccount.? Em50G provides go/no go cellularsignal testing. Full cellular and datatransfer testing available with includedsoftware.? Em50G powers the sensors andthe integrated cellular module on 5AA batteries; no external powersource needed.Your Data, DeliveredGet your data in seconds on anycomputer with an internet connection.You don’t need a mobile phone, a solarpanel, nor even a conversation withyour local cell service provider tomake this work.Measure, log, and remotely transmitdata from five Decagon sensors at upto 5 minute intervals.You pick the times during the day whenEm50G logger data is automatically sent tothe Decagon Data Service via the integratedcellular module. Once uploaded, you have24/7 access over the internet to your datastored on the Decagon Data Service. Nologger programming or expert knowledge ofcellular networks are necessary.Automatically download data to DataTrac orcreate Excel files on demand.Share your data or not.Sharing you data withtrusted colleagues is aseasy as sharing yoursubscriptioninformation.17Em50G SpecificationsInput ports 5, 12-bit analog or 32-bit digital,compatible with any Decagon Devices sensor.Data storage 1MB (36,800 scans on all 5 ports).Memory type Non-volatile FlashLogging interval 5 minutes to 24 hours, logged datais 1-minute average of user-specified interval.Upload interval 1 to 6 times per day atuser-specified times.Operating environment-30°C to 60°C, up to 100% RHBattery service life 6+ monthsExternal power None neededEnclosureWeatherproof, impact and UV-resistant polymer.Enclosure dimensions12.7 x 20.3 x 5.1 cm (5 x 8 x 2 in)Enclosure accessHinged door with eyelet for securing with user-supplied padlock.Mounting 3.8 cm (1.5 inch) mast or wall mountLocal communication Dedicated serial port 3.5mmstereo jack for use with the Decagon Serial CableAdapter (SCA) or Decagon USB Cable Adaptor (UCA)Decagon Data Service(included with every Em50G)Data plan Annual subscription provided by DecagonDevices with over 200 GSM/GPRS partner networksin 120 countries.Server location Decagon Network Operations Center,Pullman WA USAData security SSL/TLS encrypted data transfer; aunique Device ID and password (provided with eachlogger) are necessary for accessing data from theserver.Cellular Frequency Quad-band (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) GSM/GPRS for use worldwide.SoftwareECHO Utility Software and DataTrac Software Demo1718[ DataStation—BASE STATIONThe DataStation radio base station collects and stores data from multiple Em50Rdata loggers.18.4cm L x 10.5cm W x 2.86cm H (7.25”L x 4.125”W x 1.125”H)? “Confirm Data Delivery” protocol allows complete and reliable data transfer.? RS232 serial cable connectivity.? Storage for over 28,000 broadcast packets.? Flexible 12–24 V AC/DC power.? Telemetry testing for connection quality analysis during set-up.? Enclosures and solar panels for remote installs.Transmit Data LocallyCOLLECT DATA WIRELESSLY AT A SINGLE POINTBenefits? Long-range wireless radio allows large spatialmonitoring.? No need to visit each site after initialinstallation.? No programming—only simple configuration.Em50R Logger—MEASUREMENT NODESChannels 5.Storage >36,000 scans - Each scan includes logger name,date, time, and 5 measurementsScan Interval User-programmable from 1/minute to 1/dayCommunication 900 MHz radio*Power 5, AA alkaline batteriesBattery service life 6+ monthsDimensions 12.7 x 20.3 x 5.1 cm (5 x 8 x 2 in)*2.4 GHz radios available for global customers.X Multiple Em50R loggers collect data then transmit to a nearby office (2 to 5 mile range).The Em50R wireless data logger transmits data to a central receiving location using900 MHz* radio communication. No existing wireless infrastructure is necessary.Multiple Em50R loggers are often used to collect data from many locations, which are thentransmitted to a nearby office (2 to 5 mile range)19ProCheckFor all Decagon sensors.Channels 1Storage 5,000 readings. Each reading includes sensortype, date, time, raw value, calibrated value andcalibration coefficients.Communication Serial RS232.Power 4, AA alkaline batteriesDimensions 15.5 x 9.5 x 3.5 cm (6 x 3.7 x 1.4 in)CAPABILITIES? Instantaneously read and store data from any Decagonsensor.? Troubleshoot field measurements.? Address sensors being used in SDI-12 mode.Archer Field PCThe ultra-rugged Archer Field PC is our recommended platformfor managing data in-the-field. The Archer is water-proof,shock-resisitant, and remarkably versatile. The Archer iscapable of a wide range of adaptations, including:? Capture, map, or navigate using GPS options.? Communicate wirelessly via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi.? See your screen in the sun.? 10+ hour battery life.? Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system.? Comes with ECH2O Utility Mobile.Save your laptop byinvesting in an Archer FieldPC. Laptops are great, butthey require two hands andaren’t built to besubmersed, dropped, and driven aroundon dusty roads. Archer is built forfrequent field trips, and it will last longafter it has become worth theinvestment.Accessories for multi-site installation.DDECAGONDEVICESwww.decagondevices.comk The ProCheckinstantaneouslydisplays calibrated orraw readings of anyDecagon soil moistureor environmentalsensor.Use theinstant-readProCheck to testindividual sensorsfor goodinstallation.ECH2O Utility softwareFree software included with every Em50Series and Em5b data logger. Configuresensors, change measurement intervals,monitor battery life and memory levels.Em5b LoggerFor EC-5, EC-10, EC-20,ECRN-50, ECT, & 10HSStorage 3,300 scans,1/minute to 1/dayCommunication RS232Power 4, AAA alkaline batteries,battery life 3+ yrsDimensions 8.7 x 6.2 x 3.5 cm(3.75 x 2.75 x 1.25 in)Download software included withEm5b purchase.X The Em5b has 5 channels thatallow scientists on a tight budget tomonitor soil moisture and otherenvironmental parameters20At Cook Farm, Decagonscientists andWashington StateUniversityresearchers arecalibrating,refining and testingan existinghydrologic modelfor the Palouse.“We have soilmoisture sensorsburied at the samedepths all over the farm, but thevolumetric water content readingscan be different from location tolocation. Sometimes they seemalmost random. When I flew over thefarm this summer, suddenly I couldsee those variations in living color.Patterns of wheat senescence showedexactly what the sensors had beentelling us—golden wheat in the dryareas, greener wheat in the valleysand every variation in between.”42wireless logger nodes200+soil moisture sensorsCASE STUDY: COMPLEX HYDROLOGYON THE PALOUSEWatch a 5 minute video of a SoilMoisture System installation atwww.decagon.com/education/video-index/X SOIL MOISTURE SYSTEMWITH TEMPERATURE /EC OPTIONEach node has 5 soil moisturesensors monitoring the soilprofile at one foot verticalintervals—the shallowest is afoot below the surface; thedeepest five feet down. Thesensors measure volumetricwater content, soil temperature,and Electrical Conductivity. TheEm50R logger stores the datainternally and transmits it to theDataStation.See sensors specificationson page 12.21YOU CAN SEE SIGNAL STRENGTH AND CONNECTIONSPEED IN REAL-TIME AS YOU PICK THE BEST SPOTFOR A DATA LOGGER NODE SITE. IT’S SIMPLE.TEST FIRST AND INSTALL SECOND.X DATASTATIONINTEGRATED WITHAN EXISTINGMETEOROLOGICAL TOWERThe station gathers soilmoisture, temperature, andEC data from all42 loggers hourly.See DataStationspecifications on page 18.“Hassle Free”TelemetryCASE STUDYDDECAGONDEVICESwww.decagondevices.com22IN THE BOXStandard Configuration #40525Water Balance SystemDrain Gauge G3Three, 5TM Soil Moisture SensorsECRN-100 High Resolution Rain GaugeEm50 Data LoggerDataTrac 3 SoftwareUSB CableBatteriesMounting hardwarePrinted and electronic documentationContact Decagon to add telemetry options.Close YourWater BalanceWITH PRECIPITATION, SOILSTORAGE, AND DEEPDRAINAGEn Get closer to completing thewater balance.n Collect the data you need to calculatewater input, storage, and drainage in thevadose zone.n Measure deep drainage rather thanestimating to reduce errors in waterbalance calculationThe elements of this bundlewere chosen to help you nailtwo tough components ofthe water balance: storageand deep percolation.? The drain gauge’s elegantdesign ensures that water willflow through and not around it,giving you accurate deeppercolation rate.? High accuracy water contentsensors let you calculate storagefrom differences in profilewater content.? Adding on a rain gauge givesyou the downward “verticalwater profile”—incoming,storage, and drainage.Watershed CharacterizationPackage2223Dynamicgraphicalinterface bringsdata to life.Organize, graph,and store data;view and editdata in tableformat; createreports andtransfer data toother DataTrac 3users.Em50 Data LoggerPlug in the sensors, set timeand measurement intervals,and start logging data. Noprogramming necessary.ECRN-100 HighResolution RainGaugeMeasure incomingwater values for waterbalance calculations.Three, 5TM Soil Moisture SensorsMeasure water storage using dielectricwater content sensors at differentdepths in the profile. Sensors specs onpage 12.Drain Gauge G3Measure deepdrainage withthis thoughtfullydesigned passivecapillarylysimeter.Drain Gauge G3specson page 37.WATER BALANCEDDECAGONDEVICESwww.decagondevices.comDataTrac 3 Software24IN THE BOXStandard Configuration #40523Soil Moisture/Irrigation SystemTwo, 5TE Soil Moisture SensorsMPS-1 Matric Potential SensorPressure on/off switchECRN-100 Precipitation SensorEm50 Data LoggerDataTrac 3 SoftwareUSB CableBatteriesMounting hardwarePrinted and electronic documentationContact Decagon to add telemetry options.n Know when to turnirrigation on.Soil moisture sensors only measurevolumetric water content. Use the matricpotential sensor to monitor plantavailable water.n Know when to turnirrigation off.Fast-response soil moisture sensors let youtrack plant water use in real time and setan accurate full point that minimizeswasted water.The elements of this bundlewere chosen specifically foryou to see both how muchwater is in the soil and howmuch of that water isavailable to plants.? A matric potential sensormeasures plant available waterso you know when to turnirrigation on.? Soil moisture sensors let youknow when you’ve reached fieldcapacity and should turnirrigation off.? A pressure switch monitorspipes to make sure irrigationis happening as scheduled.? DataTrac lets you watchthe interaction of all thesensors graphically.See sensor specs on pages 12 and 13.Irrigation Monitoring Package2425Settling For 1 WaterParameter?KNOW WHEN TO TURN IT ONAND WHEN TO TURN IT OFFDataTrac 3 SoftwareDynamic graphical interfacebrings data to life. Organize,graph, and store data; view datain table format; create reportsand transfer data to otherDataTrac 3 users.Em50 Data LoggerPlug in the sensors, set timeand measurement intervals,and start logging data. Noprogramming necessary.ECRN-100 PrecipitationSensorDesigned to measure bothprecipitation and irrigationevents.Pressure On/Off SwitchTracks irrigation events by recording whenwater is turned on and off.MPS-1 Matric Potential SensorThis sensor goes beyond just watercontent to describe wateravailability. Measures 0 to -500 kPa.Two, 5TE Moisture SensorsSoil moisture sensors locatedwithin and below the root zonetrack water content throughthe profile.IRRIGATIONDDECAGONDEVICESwww.decagondevices.com2626Essential Water Potential Data27SOILSYY YYYHow does sample disturbance affect readings?Read the “Effects of Sample Disturbance on SoilWater Potential Measurements” Application Note atwww.decagon.com/sampledisturbanceWP4C SPECIFICATIONSOperating Environment5 to 43°C (41 to 110°F)Temperature Control15° to 40°C ± 0.2 °CSensors 1. Infrared temperature. 2. Chilled-mirror dewpoint.Range 0 to -300 MPaAccuracy ± 0.05 MPa from 0 to -5 MPa, ± 1% from -5 to -300 MPaRead time Typically 5 to 10 minutesInterface Cable Serial cable (included)Data CommunicationsRS232 compatible, 8-bit ASCII code, 9600 baud, no parity, 1 stop bitWeight 3.2 kg (5.2 kg shipping weight)Universal Power 110/ 220V AC, 50/60HzSample dish capacity 7ml recommended (15ml full)25 plastic cups and 10 stainless steel cups includedCalibration Standard 0.5 molal KCl (-2.19MPa)Measure the water potential of soil,soilless substrate, plant tissue, orany porous material in 5 to 10minutes. Effective range: -0.1 to -300 MPa.*The WP4C measures water potential bydetermining the relative humidity of the airabove a sample in a closed chamber (anAOAC-approved method, conforms toASTM 6836).*Note: WP4C will read to 0 MPa, but readings of sampleswetter than -0.1 MPa will have an increasing, andtypically unacceptable, percentage of error. Someusers may be able to make useful measurementsin samples wetter than -0.1 MPa using specialtechniques. For more information, see theWP4C User Manual.Applications? Soil moisture characteristics? Root zone water potential profiles? Leaf water potential? Seed priming? Seed water relations? Expansive soil characterizationMAKE FAST, ACCURATEWATER POTENTIALMEASUREMENTS IN THE LABDDECAGONDEVICESwww.decagondevices.comNEW FEATURES? Precise Mode—verifies full equilibriumbefore displaying a final reading.? Speedy Equilibration—newhydrophobic teflon impregnated nickelalloy sample chamber coating reducesequilibration time.? Finely-Tuned Adjustments—newalgorithms allow precision calibrationand ± 0.05 MPa (or better) accuracy.? Better range and accuracy—resolvestemperatures to a thousandth of adegree to push the functional rangeto -0.1 MPa.28X T8 Tensiometer Includes temperature measurement,water level indicator and external refilling option.h TS1 The world’s first smart tensiometer. Designed to be deployed in the field and left, the TS1 logswater potential data, self refills, monitors temperature, and self-empties when the temperature nearsfreezing to avoid damage.TENSIOMETERS SPECIFICATIONSRange 0 to -85 kPa*Accuracy ± 0.5 kPaResolution 0.1 kPaCable length 5mHysteresis typ. 0.1% FSStability over one year typ. 0.5% FSSensor Piezoresisitve pressure transducer, overpressure max± 3000 hPaElectronics Wheatstone full bridgeCompatible with Infield 7and Campbell Scientific dataloggers.X T5 mini-tensiometers are essential for the measurementof water potential in small spaces like soil columns, pottedplants and in laboratory water flow experiments.UMS designs andmanufacturerstensiometers to makeresearch easier. The pressuretransducer-based sensorsallow for precisemeasurement of waterpotential. A variety of sizesgive you options fordeployment from field to lab.Their newest tensiometer, theTS1, allows yearlong fielddeployment after installation.Fast Response TensiometersX T4 Tensiometer Standard tensiometer.External refilling optional.[ Infield 7Handheld digitaldisplay interfaceswith all UMStensiometers forquick datacollection.*With careful refilling, the T5 tensiometer can make measurements well below -85 kPa.29Seewww.decagondevices.com/ for more specs onthese UMSTensiometers. Moreinformation on thehistory and theorybehind them willappear in the 2010issue of WaterPotential News.hanks to cavitation, many scientists have a love-hate relationship with tensiometers. At one time,Georg von Unold was one of them. “They leakedand would quickly run dry,” he recalls. “Theceramic membrane was not consistent, and it waseasy to see that there was a large variation of poresizes between the different individual tensiometers.The most difficult problem was that the waterreservoirs were opaque, which meant I couldn’t seeif there were bubbles that may have occurredduring refilling or if cavitation had occurred.”Precision Engineering,Meticulous ConstructionAfter weeks of frustration, vonUnold decided to start fresh anddesign a better tensiometer. Bythe time he’d finished, he had amaster’s degree and a company,UMS. The tensiometers he buildsat UMS, thanks to precisionGerman engineering, meticulousconstruction, and fanaticalattention to detail, are modernclassics with terrific accuracy and a range that(with a careful operator) can extendbeyond -200 kPa.von Unold describes these tensiometers asinstruments “soil scientists and ecologists from acentury—or even a few decades—ago could onlyhave dreamed about.” They certainly made usexcited, which is why we offer UMSinstrumentation to the U.S. market. ?????T“A TENSIOMETER SCIENTISTSCOULD ONLY DREAM ABOUT”SOILSYY YYYGeorg von Unold, UMSDDECAGONDEVICESwww.decagondevices.com2930HYPROP SPECIFICATIONSRange +2 kPa to -120 kPa / -250 kPaResolution 0.001 kPaAccuracy ± 1.5 kPaOPTIONAL LABORATORY SCALE SPECIFICATIONSMeasuring range 0 to 2.5kgResolution 0.01gAccuracy ± 0.1gInterface RS232Forget the pain of using pressure plates.Use Hyprop to generate detailedmoisture release curves, typicallywithin a few days.Just take your undisturbed sample, insert themeasurement head, put it on the balance,and in less than a week, you have a detailedmoisture release curve.? Uses undisturbed soil samples.? Works in all soil types? Bonus feature gives unsaturatedhydraulic conductivity values for thesoil sample.HypropMeasure Soil Hydraulic PropertiesX Drying portion of the moisture curvegenerated by Hyprop.31SOILSYY YYYAQUASORP IG brings click and read efficiency to soil isotherms. In 24 to48 hours, AquaSorp IG generates up to200 data points (water potential vs. watercontent) in the wetting and dryingdirections. AquaSorp works in the dryrange of water potential (-10 to -300 MPa).Whether you are studying adsorption/desorption characteristics in dry soil orcharacterizing soil expansion, AquaSorpwill provide the information you needwith a fraction of the timeand effort.SpecificationsRange -10 to -300 MPa.Accuracy ±1MPa or ±1%Temperature Operating Range 15 to 40°CSize 44 w x 38 d x 28 h cmWeight 19 kgBenefits? Rapid isotherm generation.? Fast expansive soil characterization.INSERT SAMPLE, PRESS START,AND WALK AWAYY Isothermgenerated bythe Aquasorp.Create Soil Moisture Release CurvesAquaSorp IGDDECAGONDEVICESwww.decagondevices.com32INSTALL THE MPS-1 Water PotentialSensor down-hole, pack wet soil around it, plug the sensor into an Em50 or othercompatible datalogger, and start loggingwater potential data. The MPS-1 integrateshigh-performance ceramic with newdielectric circuitry to measure a wide rangeof soil water potentials without usermaintenance.APPLICATIONS? Water potential monitoring in vadoze zone.? Crop stress.? Waste water drainage studies.? Irrigation monitoring and control.? Plant water availability.BENEFITS? Continuous measurement of soil water potential.? No complicated programming.? No maintenance required af ter installation.MPS-1 SPECIFICATIONSRange -5 to -500 kPaAccuracy±40% of readingResolution1 kPa from 0 to -100 kPa4 kPa from -100 to -500 kPaMeasurement time 10 ms (milliseconds)Power requirement 2 to 5 VDC @ ~10 mAOutput 525 to 925 mVDC independent ofexcitation voltageOperating temperature -40 C to +50 CSensor dimensions 75 mm x 32 mm x 15 mmConnector types 3.5 mm “stereo” plugCable length 5 m standard, extension cables availableDatalogger Compatibility (not exclusive)Decagon Em50, Em50R, Em50GCampbell Scientific CR10X, 21X, 23X, CR1000, CR3000, etc.ACCURATE MEASUREMENTS INANY SOIL TYPEMonitor Water Potential In Situ323333Learn more about the measurement ofwater potential methodologies and limitationsat www.decagon.com/waterpotentialDDECAGONDEVICESwww.decagondevices.com34AcrylictubeSintered stainless steeldisc encapsulated inelastomer baseChamberbarrierSuctionregulationtubeBubblechamberstopperBubblechamberWaterreservoirMariottetubeQUANTIFY SPATIAL VARIABILITYOF SOIL HYDRAULICCONDUCTIVITYWater movement in soil isspatially variable. TheMini Disk Infiltrometer is aquick way to test hydraulic conductivityand infiltration rates.BackpackableSmall, compact, and simple, the MiniDisk Infiltrometer is a true fieldinstrument. It can be tossed into abackpack with a bottle of water.Quick SetupJust fill the reservoir, set the suction, andstart measuring infiltration. You don'thave to pre-saturate the disk.Straightforward CalculationsEnter infiltration and elapsed time data inthe included spreadsheet calculator to findhydraulic conductivity.ReliableBoth scientists and technicians have usedthe Mini Disk Infiltrometer to designirrigation systems, demonstrate hydraulicconductivity, evaluate erosion hazard, andgauge the impact of forest fires.SPECIFICATIONSTotal Length 32.7 cmSuction Range 0.5 to 7 cm of suctionWater Volume for Operation 135 mLDiameter of Sintered Stainless Steel Disc4.5 cm dia., 3 mm thickMeasure Soil Hydraulic Conductivity3534HYDROLOGYUSING THE INFILTROMETER TOASSESS EROSION RISKFlagstaff, Arizona is typically a dryplace. In August 2010, Flagstaff'sresidents experienced severe floods. Videofootage shows churning rivers flowingdown roadways and around and throughhomes. August's monsoon rainscontributed the water, but the floods wereactually caused by the 15,000 acre Shultzfire that raged around Flagstaff from Aprilto July.Floods Follow FiresTo Forest Service research engineer Dr.Peter Robichaud, the setup is classic.Robichaud, who studies post-fireerosion processes, says that after a fire,soil commonly becomes water repellent.That, together with loss of forest floormatter and ash clogging soil pores, createsa dramatic increase in runoff. "It's not justa 100% increase," he says. "It's orders ofmagnitude."Modeling to ImproveResponseRobichaud's work inmodeling post-fire erosion isused by many practitioners toassess the impacts of a fire,predict erosion, and makeplans to manage and reducethe associated risks.Robichaud uses the MiniDisk Infiltrometer as a tool tocharacterize changes in thesoil after a fire. "It's apractical instrument for fireassessment teams to use. Itprovides the information they need to helpthem determine the changes in infiltrationcharacteristics."X After a fire, soil commonly becomes water repellent,just one factor in increased runoff.[ 2010's Shultz Fire burned15,000 acres of Arizonaforest land.X Residents of Flagstaff experienced significant flooding."When you have steep slopes and high velocities, thingscan converge rather quickly," Dr. Robichaud says.Read the full article about Dr. Robichaud’s researchat www.decagon.com/robichaud or access hisonline Erosion Risk Management Tool atforest.moscowfsl.wsu.eduAnd After the Fire...36MEASURE DEEP DRAINAGE AND SOLUTEFLUX WITHOUT THE BIG LYSIMETERPRICE TAGThe new Drain Gauge G3 lets you measuredrainage rates in unsaturated soils and collectsoil water samples for chemical analysis.Complete the Water BalanceWater draining from the bottom of the soil profile is animportant component of the water balance. It’s usuallyestimated to be whatever is left over after the othercomponents are measured, but these estimates are oftensubject to large errors. The drain gauge lets you measuredeep drainage directly. Optional soil moisture and raingauge sensors add data tocomplete the water balance.Evaluate GroundwaterContaminationTypically, it’s difficult tomonitor contaminants until theyreach the groundwater. TheDrain Gauge lets you collectwater just below the root zoneand pump it to the surface forfurther analysis. Using thedrainage rate and the chemicalconcentration in the drainagewater, you can calculate the fluxof chemical through the soil.DDECAGONDEVICESwww.decagondevices.com”I would put these everywhere—under farms, under golf courses,anywhere you want to know what’sbeing leached into groundwater andhow much of it there is. It gives youvery good estimates, and themaintenance is essentially nil. Youjust dig a hole, chuck it in, and goon farming, or golfing, or fertilizing.All you have to do is get the waterand analyze it.”Monitor Solute Movement into Groundwater37FLUX DIVERGENCE—HOW TOMEASURE WHAT’S REALLYMOVINGWater is pulled through the soil inresponse to water potentialgradients, or “soil suction.” The twocomponents of soil suction that areimportant in calculating water balanceare matric suction and gravitationalsuction.Collection ChallengesGravitational suction—water movementdue to the pull of gravity—is onlysignificant in soils wetter than fieldcapacity (33 kPa). Matric suction—water movement due to the attractionbetween water and soil particlesurfaces—makes it difficult to collectwater in a traditional pan lysimeterbecause the pan has no suction. Water,always moves towards areas of highersuction, will flow around the lysimeterunless the soil itself is very close to zerosuction (saturation).Creating SuctionThis phenomenon is called fluxdivergence. The Drain Gauge uses afiberglass wick to create a constantsuction and a divergence control tube tominimize flux divergence andconvergence. Find more informationabout the advantages and limitations ofthe Drain Gauge at decagon.comY The drain gauge measures total drainage and savessamples for lab analysis.HYDROLOGY38361.47mih DRAIN GAUGE APPLICATIONS? Waste landfill sites, to advise operators when drainage is occurring and wherecover systems need to be improved.? Maximization of food processing waste applications by monitoring waterdrainage rates and water quality below the root zone.? Environmental research measuring percolation and recharge rates.? Farming operations, to measure and control irrigation during a cropping season.? Recreational facilities, such as golf courses, to measure and control excesswater and nutrient losses.Determine the volume of water and chemicalsdraining from the vadose zone into groundwater.Our Drain Gauges measures flow rate in unsaturatedsoils and collects soil water samples for chemicalanalysis.An ingenious duct and wick design maintains a flow ratewithin the gauge equivalent to that in surrounding soil.A surface port allows you to draw out samples toanalyze for chemicals, fertilizers, and othercontaminants.MEASURE DEEP PERCOLATIONRATES DIRECTLYMonitor Groundwater Leachingk Drain Gauge G2Constructed from InertMaterialsChemicals won’t reactwith the tube, thesensors, or thecollection reservoir.39HYDROLOGY39DRAIN GAUGE G2Flow Through TechnologyMeasurement Surface Area324 cm2Sampling Reservoir Volume150 mLAccuracy± 10%Resolution0.1 mm drainageSuction at Intake110cm (11 kPa)Total length147 cmDivergence Control Tube (DCT)Length60 cmMeasurement Time10 msPower2.5–3 VDC @ 3 mA, for 10 msConstruction MaterialGalvanized Steel DCT, inertpolyethylene reservoir, and dry-fired fiberglass wickDatalogger CompatibilityEM50/EM50R/EM50G and allCampbell Scientific LoggersDRAIN GAUGE G3Sample Capture TechnologyMeasurement Surface Area507 cm2Sampling Reservoir Volume3 LAccuracy± 10%Resolution0.1 mm drainageSuction at Intake110cm (11 kPa)Total Length147 cmDivergence Control Tube (DCT)Length60 cmMeasurement Time150 msPower3.6–15 VDC, 0.3 mA quiescent, 20mA during 150 ms measurementConstruction MaterialStainless Steel or PVC DCT, inertPVC reservoir, polyethyleneevacuation tube, dry fired fiberglasswick, and epoxy molded drainagesensorDatalogger CompatibilityEM50/EM50R/EM50G and allCampbell Scientific Loggers w/ SDI-12 capabilityZ New Drain Gauge G3 hassurface port for easy accessto drainage / temperature /EC sensor for maintenance.40Don’t take a soil core every timeyou want data. Leave yourexperimental site undisturbed andtake more meaningful pore water sampleswith UMS’s pore water samplers.How does it work?A pore water system is a quick access pointfor extracting soil water. Rather than diggingup a chunk of soil and performing anextraction every time you want a sample,you install a specially tipped tube in the soil.Soil water samples are gently extracted fromsoil pores using suction pressure matched tonatural soil water tension.Eliminates Spatial VariabilitySampling in the same undisturbed locationevery time gives you better data.Uses Natural Sampling SuctionPrecisely controlled tension means yousample what’s actually in the soil water.Constant, unregulated tension preferentiallysamples the wet time periods, diluting yoursamples and giving inaccurateconcentrations. UMS’s unique tensiometercontrol matches sampler suction to thenatural suction of the soil as conditionschange for the most accurate sampleconcentrations.Customized to Solute TypeUMS’s patented silicone carbide tip is inert toa large range of compounds. Other tips arealso available.TENSIOMETER CONTROL ENSURESACCURATE SAMPLE CONCENTRATIONS? Measure netmineralization rates.? Sample for organiccarbon.? Quantify thepresence of heavymetals, pesticides,and othercontaminants.Continuously Sample Nitrogen, 4041SIC20SiliconCarbideAllows forsampling of abroad range ofchemicals due tolow sorption.SK20AluminumOxide CeramicSuitable fordetermination ofnitrate andcommon organicand inorganicsubstances.SPE20PolyethyleneNylonMembraneSpecially suitablefor heavy metals,herbicides, andpesticides.DDECAGONDEVICESwww.decagondevices.comPhosphorous, and More in Soil WaterHYDROLOGYVACUUM SYSTEMSVS/VS-pro/VS-TwinPower Supply10.5 to 15 VDCInterfacetensioLINK, RS485Memory5000 readingsVacuum Regulation Range0 to -85 kPaDimensions26 x 16 x 10 cmEnclosureAluminumOperating Temperature-10°C to +45°CVacuPorterelectric pumpMax. Vacuum-85 kPaMax. Pressure400 kPaCapacity10 liters/minBatter CapacityInternal rechargeable battery;7 hours of operationCase30 x 25 x 13 cmWeight4.8 kgVPS-2hand-operatedfloor pumpMax. Vacuum-85kPaCapacity0.41 liters per strokePORE WATER SAMPLERSSIC20Shaft Diameter20 mm; acrylicShaft Length20 to 210 cm; customized toorderPorous Ceramic20 mm dia.; 60 mm lengthBubble Point-90 kPaSuction TubePolyethylene; 1.6 mm i.d.;2.8 mm o.d.SK20Shaft Diameter20 mm; acrylicShaft Length20 to 210 cm; customized toorderPorous Ceramic20 mm dia.; 60 mm lengthBubble Point-100 kPaSuction TubePolyethylene; 1.6 mm i.d.;2.8 mm o.d.SPE20Shaft Diameter20 mm; acrylicShaft Length20 to 210 cm; customized toorderPorous Ceramic20 mm dia.; 60 mm lengthBubble Point-100 kPa; but the PE coverallows water flow only up to -20 kPaSuction TubePolyethylene; 1.6 mm i.d.;2.8 mm o.d.42? KS-16cm needlelengthThermal conductivityof liquids.? TR-110cm needlelengthThermal conductivityor thermal resistivityof soil or porousmaterials. ASTM andIEEE compliant.? SH-130mm dualneedle length3 parameters-Thermal Conductivity,Thermal Diffusivity,and Specific Heat.FOLLOW THE HEAT transfer inthe soil plant atmospherecontinuum with the KD2Pro Thermal PropertiesAnalyzers. The KD2 Pro hasthree interchangeable sensorswhich measure thermaldiffusivity and specific heat (heatcapacity) measurement functionsalong with data storagecapabilities and an automaticdata collection mode. ?? Heated Needle Technology? Requires No Calibration? Displays in Engineering Units? Small Needle Minimizes SoilDisturbanceModel Heat MovementGET A HANDLEON HEAT TRANSFERDDECAGONDEVICESwww.decagondevices.com43Z Each KD2 Pro comes factory calibrated andincludes performance verification standards.THERMALKD2 Pro SpecificationsMeasurement 90 SecondsAccuracy*± 5% to ± 10% Conductivity/Resistivity± 10% Thermal Diffusivity± 10% Specific HeatRanges*K: 0.02 to 4 Wm-1 C-1D: 0.1 to 1.0 mm2s-1R: 0.5 to 50 mC W-1C: 0.5 to 4 MJ m-3 C-1Data Storage 4095 readingsEnvironment –50 to 150°CCase Size 15.5 x 9.5 x 3.5 cmPower 4, AA BatteriesSensorsKS-1, 6 cm, 1.27 mm Dia. needleTR-1, 10 cm, 1.27 mm Dia. needleSH-1, 30 mm, 1.27 mm Dia. 2 needles*Accuracy and measurement range vary with sensortype.Cable 1mWatch a three and a half minutevideo on measuring soil thermalconductivity with the KD2 Pro atwww.decagon.com/education/video-index/434444REQUEST A FREE EC POSTER BY EMAILINGECPOSTER@DECAGON.COM45wd (kg/kg)ww (kg/kg)q (m3 m-3)DEFINITIONSmass water content, dry basismass water content, wet basisvolume water contentdry bulk density (kg m-3) = Ms/Vtwet bulk density (kg m-3) = (Ms+ Mw)/Vtwater density (kg m-3) = 1000 kg m-3mass of dry solidmass of watervolume of watertotal volume, soil, water and airWATER CONTENT CONVERSIONSwdwwqrdryrwetrwMsMwVwVtVwVtq=rwrwet qww=rwrdry qwd =ww1 - wwwd =MwMw + Msww=rwetrwwwq=MwMswd =wd1 + wdww=rdryrw wdq=TRANSLATING DATAEssential Soil Moisture References4546AFRICASouth AfricaCS Africa1a Meson StreetTechnoparkStellenboschtel: +27 21 880 1252fax: +27 21 880 0240sales@csafrica.co.zawww.csafrica.co.zaASIAChinaEcotekUnit A,22F., ChengmingBuildingNo.2 Xizhimen NadajieBeijingtel: +86 10 51 665 551, 66001 563fax: +86 10 66 001 652info@licorcn.comwww.ecotek.com.cnIndiaNu-Tech InternationalE-4, 2nd Floor, Bali NagarNew Delhi 110-015tel: 91-11-5467218/ 5420595fax: 91-11-25420595/25437988info@nutechintl.comwww.nutechintl.comJapanAINEX Co., Ltd.2-4-3 Shinkamata, Ohta-kuTokyo - 144-0054tel: +81 3 5713-0388fax: +81 3 5713-1388info@ai-nex.co.jpwww.ai-nex.co.jpKoreaC & HRoom #1505 Hwanghwa Bldg.Yeoksam-dong, Kangnam-kuSeoultel: +82 2 501 3869fax: +82 2 556 0480info@candh.co.krwww.candh.netMalaysiaTeam Medical & Scientific SdnBhdNo. 41, Jalan AnggerikVanilla T-31/TKota Kemuning40460Shah AlamSelangor, Malaysiatel: 603-5122-5108fax: 603-5122-1608tms6009@tm.net.mywww.tms-lab.comTaiwanWilson Scientific Co. 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Check in daily with the completelyredesigned DataTrac 3. DataTrac 3 makes yourresearch an open book by ammending, managing, anddisplaying your data as it’s collected.Monitor the Deep StuffWhat’s being leached into groundwater, and how muchof it is there? Find out with the new fully sealed DrainGauge G3.Cover the Full Range ofWater PotentialA boost in accuracy makes theDewpoint Water PotentialMeter effective up to -0.1 MPa.Measure the full water potentialrange in the lab using this metertogether with UMS’s precisiontensiometers or Hyprop instrument.Jordan Tanaseeapplications engineerTodd Vanekcustomer support manager©2010 Decaagon Devices, Inc.PRINTED IN USA