Difference between revisions of "Soil moisture - Frequency domain (SMT100)"
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Revision as of 19:52, 9 May 2013
Parameter to be measured:
Soil moisture, permittivity, soil temperature
Method:
Frequency Domain Sensor
Equipment:
SMT100 (TRUEBNER Instruments)
Advantages:
Low cost Easy to install, compatible with many loggers (RS485, SDI-12 or analog interface)
Disadvantages:
Soil specific calibration required for highest accuracy
What to watch out for:
Good contact between probe and medium required