field soil moisture sensor Articles
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HydraProbe selected to be used in Canada’s RISMA Network for Agricultural Monitoring
A new study published in the Soil Science Society of America Journal investigated the field performance of 5 soil moisture instruments in heavy clay soils. The HydraProbe outperformed TDR and capacitance-based soil sensors in terms of stability and accuracy in Manitoba’s agricultural soil. Much of soil in the Canadian Prairie farmland is vertisolic. A new study published in the Soil ...
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Soil Physics Workshop – Syllabus
Soil Hydrology with the Stevens HydraProbe Soil Sensor This year at the Meteorological Technology World Expo 2018 event in Amsterdam Stevens is excited to present a 2-hour Soil Physics Workshop. The interactive lecture will be hosted by Steven’s own Soil Scientist & Geochemist / Certified Professional HydrologistKeith Bellingham. Course Summary Knowledge of soil moisture and the ...
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The importance of soil multi-parameter sensors
Soil parameter sensors are essential tools for farmers, gardeners and conservationists. These sensors measure a variety of soil characteristics, such as moisture, pH, temperature and nutrient levels, helping users understand the health and quality of the soil. The importance of soil parameter sensors Healthy soil is essential for the growth of plants and crops. Understanding the various ...
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The Basics of Evapotranspiration
Evapotranspiration (ET) represents the loss of water from the Earth’s surface from the combination of direct evaporation and plant transpiration. ET is usually expressed as a rate such as inches per day. Knowledge of ET is important for irrigation scheduling but it is also an important factor for other land use applications such as septic tank drain fields, watershed level budgeting, and ...
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