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1. INSIDE NEW PRODUCTS FOR 2010 2011 RESEARCH BRIEFS CURRENT SOIL PLANT AND WATER RESEARCH FROM AROUND THE WORLD DECAGON EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES AND RESEARCH GRANTS G A Harris Fellowship A Instrumenting canopy soil over 19 m off the ground Camila Tejo Haristoy is one of six 2010 winners of the G A Harris Fellowship The fellowship provides 30 000 worth of instruments to graduate students in environmental and geotechnical fields This year s competition focused on innovative soil and plant monitoring Haristoy is studying canopy soil in Pacific Northwest Sitka Spruce For more information about the G A Harris Fellowship visit decagon com and choose G A Harris Fellowship on the About Us page decagon com about us ga harris fellowship TABLE OF CONTENTS RESEARCH BRIEFS Leaf Wetness Sensor Quantifies the amount of fog available for use by the living fossil Welwitschia Mirabilis Page 9 Case Study Complex Hydrology Can it be hassle free Page 20 amp 21 Sample Disturbance A problem when measuring water potential Page 29 CANOPY Leaf Porometer LP 80 Leaf Wetness Sensor SOIL MOISTURE Complete Soil Moisture Analysis software and Data Collection Soil Moisture Sensors EM50 SERIES LOGGERS EmbO Loggers Em50G Remote Logger EmbOR Radio Logger Multi site Accessories Watershed Characterization Irrigation Monitoring WATER POTENTIAL W2. Serial RS232 Power 4 AA alkaline batteries Dimensions 15 5 x 9 5 x 3 5 cm 6 x 3 7 x 1 4 in CAPABILITIES B Instantaneously read and store data from any Decagon sensor B Troubleshoot field measurements m Address sensors being used in SDI 12 mode O 19 CASE STUDY COMPLEX HYDROLOGY M 20 ON THE PALOUSE A Cook Farm Decagon scientists and Washington State University researchers are calibr ating A SOIL MOISTURE SYSTEM WITH TEMPERATURE refining and testing ec option Each node has 5 soil moisture an existing sensors monitoring the soil profile at one foot vertical hydrologic model intervals the shallowest is a foot below the surface the fot the Palouse deepest five feet down The sensors measure volumetric water content soil temperature and Electrical Conductivity The WI h EmSOR logger stores the data e nave sol internally and transmits it to the DataStation moisture sensors See sensors specifications buried at the same om page 12 depths all over the farm but the volumetric water content readings can be different from location to location Sometimes they seem almost random When I flew over the farm this summer suddenly I could see those variations in living color Patterns of wheat senescence showed exactly what the sensors had been telling us golden wheat in the dry wireless logger nodes Watch a 5 minute video of a Soil 200 Moisture System ins
3. at magnitude forest moscowfsl wsu edu lt 2010 s Shultz Fire burned 15 000 acres of Arizona forest land Modeling to Improve Response Robichaud s work in modeling post fire erosion is used by many practitioners to assess the impacts of a fire predict erosion and make plans to manage and reduce the associated risks Robichaud uses the Mini Disk Infiltrometer as a tool to characterize changes in the soil after a fire It s a practical instrument for fire assessment teams to use It EI lt g AJ O O G lt A Residents of Flagstaff experienced significant flooding provides the information they need to help When you have steep slopes and high velocities things them determine the changes in infiltration can converge rather quickly Dr Robichaud says characteristics 35 Monitor Solute Movement into Groundwater MEASURE DEEP DRAINAGE AND SOLUTE FLUX WITHOUT THE BIG LYSIMETER PRICE TAG DIVERGENCE he new Drain Gauge G3 lets you measure FIBERGLASS drainage rates in unsaturated soils and collect FILTER soil water samples for chemical analysis WICK TREFLAN INHIBITOR PVC CAP Complete the Water Balance Water draining from the bottom of the soil profile is an important component of the water balance It s usually estimated to be whatever is left over after the other PVC SHEATH components are measured but these estimates are often subject to large errors The drain gauge
4. d mI r N q Ab i DETECT LEAF WETNESS DURATION WITH A SENSITIVE CALIBRATED STANDARDIZED SENSOR ANY DISEASES affect plants only when moisture is present on the leaf surface The Dielectric Leaf Wetness Sensor determines the presence and duration of wetness on a leaf s surface enabling researchers and growers to forecast disease and protect plant canopies The Leaf Wetness Sensor approximates the thermal mass and radiative properties of leaves to closely mimic the wetness state of a real leaf Because the sensor does not take resistance based measurements it requires no painting or user calibration and it can detect ice formation as well Leaf Wetness Sensor Specifications Measurement time 10 ms Power 2 5 VDC 10 mA to 5 VDC 7 mA Output 250 to 1500 mV Operating Environment 20 to 60 C Expected Lifetime 2 years continuous use Probe Dimensions 11 2x 5 8x 0 075 cm 4 4 x 2 3 x 0 029 in Cable Length 5 m standard extension cables available Connector type 3 5 mm plug Datalogger Compatibility not exclusive Decagon Em50 Em50R Em50G Campbell Scientific CR10 10X 21X 23X 1000 3000 5000 Applications E Disease forecasting and modeling BI Ecological and Agricultural Research QUANTIFY UNKNOWNS IN A WATER BALANCE AdONVI recipitation is usually assumed to be the primary input in a water balance The Namib desert is hyper arid in terms of rainfall but experiences frequent coast
5. dia 60 mm length Bubble Point 100 kPa but the PE cover allows water flow only up to 20 kPa Suction Tube Polyethylene 1 6 mm i d 2 8 mm o d SPE20 Polyethylene Nylon Membrane Specially suitable for heavy metals herbicides and pesticides VACUUM SYSTEMS VS VS pro VS Twin Power Supply 10 5 to 15 VDC Interface tensioLINK RS485 Memory 5000 readings Vacuum Regulation Range O to 85 kPa Dimensions 26 x 16 x 10 cm Enclosure Aluminum Operating Temperature 10 C to 45 C VacuPorter electric pump Max Vacuum 85 kPa Max Pressure 400 kPa Capacity 10 liters min Batter Capacity Internal rechargeable battery 7 hours of operation Case 30 x 25 x 13 cm Weight 4 8 kg VPS 2 hand operated floor pump Max Vacuum 85kPa L J AJ O O G lt Capacity 0 41 liters per stroke O 41 Model Heat Movement 42 B KS 1 6cm needle length Thermal conductivity of liquids B TR 1 10cm needle length Thermal conductivity or thermal resistivity of soil or porous materials ASTM and IEEE compliant B SH 1 30mm dual needle length 3 parameters Thermal Conductivity Thermal Diffusivity and Specific Heat GET A HANDLE ON HEAT TRANSFER OLLOW THE HEAT transfer in the soil plant atmosphere continuum with the KD2 Pro Thermal Properties Analyzers The KD2 Pro has three interchangeable sensors which measure thermal diffusivity and s
6. don t have cell coverage at your field site You want to collect data from all your loggers at a central location 2 4 GHz radios available for global customers O 15 Your Data Delivered Get your data in seconds on any computer with an internet connection ou don t need a mobile phone a solar W No hassle cellular service included in the panel nor even a conversation with the box First year service is pre paid von local cell service provider to B Em50G can be used in 120 countries with make this work more than 200 partner networks providing GSM GPRS cellular services Measure log and remotely transmit m Decagon Data Service included with every data from five Decagon sensors at up Em50G provides 24 7 access to data from to 5 minute intervals anywhere you have cellular service You pick the times during the day when a Em50G logger data is automatically sent to Data Is confidential encrypted and password protected Downloads from the the Decagon Data Service via the integrated Decagon Data Service are encrypted using cellular module Once uploaded you have the same security a your online bank 24 7 access over the internet to your data ger or stored on the Decagon Data Service No I comoro cular logger programming or expert knowledge of signal testing Full cellular and data cellular networks are necessary transfer testing available with included Automatically download data
7. to DataTrac or ware create Excel files on demand m Em50G powers the sensors and the integrated cellular module on 5 AA batteries no external power source needed Share your data or not Sharing you data with trusted colleagues is as easy as sharing your subscription information 16 Em50G Specifications Input 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 Flash Logging interval 5 minutes to 24 hours logged data is 1 minute average of user specified interval Upload interval 1 to 6 times per day at user specified times Operating environment 30 C to 60 C up to 100 RH Battery service life 6 months External power None needed Enclosure Weatherproof impact and UV resistant polymer Enclosure dimensions 12 7x20 3x 5 1 cm 5 x 8 x 2 in 3 z 7 D z E R v Ki E tet ie i ki Sh feet NZ T 5 We A de F L mig m La E E Ce a T j i i D Y amp AN Pa i x v ER E n 3 d Zi i i LT A 2 k i z J E kV Wi a D 7 1 al 3 be Tam dr GC 2 d w Enclosure access Hinged door with eyelet for securing with user supplied padlock Mounting 3 8 cm 1 5 inch mast or wall mount Local communication Dedicated serial port 3 5mm Stereo jack for use with the Decagon Serial Cable Adapter SCA or Decagon U
8. Interface Cable Serial cable included Data Communications RS232 compatible 8 bit ASCII code 9600 baud no parity 1 stop bit Weight 3 2 kg 5 2 kg shipping weight Universal Power 110 220V AC 50 60Hz Sample dish capacity ml recommended 15ml full 25 plastic cups and 10 stainless steel cups included Calibration Standard 0 5 molal KCI 2 19MPa How does sample disturbance affect readings Read the Effects of Sample Disturbance on Soil Water Potential Measurements Application Note at www decagon com sampledisturbance easure the water potential of soil NEW FEATURES Precise Mode verifies full equilibrium before displaying a final reading Speedy Equilibration new hydrophobic teflon impregnated nickel alloy sample chamber coating reduces equilibration time m Finely Tuned Adjustments new algorithms allow precision calibration and 0 05 MPa or better accuracy Better range and accuracy resolves temperatures to a thousandth of a degree to push the functional range to 0 1 MPa E 7 2 0 Applications m Soil moisture characteristics m Root zone water potential profiles m Leaf water potential m Seed priming m Seed water relations m Expansive soil characterization O 27 Fast Response Tensiometers BZ A T5 mini tensiometers are essential for the measurement of water potential in small spaces like soil columns potted plants and in laboratory water flow experim
9. Moisture Sensors ECRN 100 High Resolution Rain Gauge EmbO Data Logger Datalrac 3 Software USB Cable Batteries Mounting hardware Printed and electronic documentation Contact Decagon to add telemetry options LAIEN BALANCE A dk Ni NM Ibi A n UNT u Ih 4 y T IE WI We ry i Drain Gauge G3 Three 5TM Soil Moisture Sensors Measure deep Measure water storage using dielectric drainage with water content sensors at different this thoughtfully r depths in the profile Sensors specs on designed passive page 12 capillary lysimeter Drain Gauge G3 Specs on page 3 DataTrac 3 Software Dynamic graphical interface brings data to life Organize graph and store data view and edit data in table format create reports and transfer data to other Datalrac 3 users ECRN 100 High Resolution Rain Gauge Measure incoming water values for water balance calculations Em50 Data Logger Plug in the sensors set time and measurement intervals and start logging data No programming necessary O 23 Irrigation Monitoring Package The elements of this bundle were chosen specifically for you to see both how much water is in the soil and how much of that water is available to plants E A matric potential sensor measures plant available water so you know when to turn irrigation on B Soil moisture sensors let you know when you v
10. P4C Tensiometers Hyprop Aquasorp IG MPS1 HYDROLOGY Infiltrometer Monitor Solute Movement Drain Gauge G2 G3 Pore Water Samplers THERMAL KD2Pro Essential Soil References Distributors O Page 4 Page 6 Page 8 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 14 Page 16 Page 18 Page 19 Page 22 Page 24 Page 26 Page 28 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 34 Page 36 Page 38 Page 40 Page 42 Page 44 Page 46 Porometer Research for Everyone GET HIGH QUALITY DATA WITHOUT FANS TUBES OR PUMPS REAKTHROUGH steady state technology see details at right makes accurate stomatal conductance measurements affordable and practical for everyday research Detail water use indicate water stress and compare physiological varieties Add stomatal conductance data to any canopy study with this elegantly designed Leaf Porometer Applications B Water Stress Measurements B Variety Testing amp Comparison B Fundamental Research on Stomatal Function B Teaching and Student Labs Benefits B Automatic sampling mode eliminates user subjectivity E Accurate Steady State measurement B No tubes pumps or fans Leaf Porometer Specifications Conductance range 0 to 1000 mmol m s Accuracy 10 Operating Environment 5 to 40 C 10 to 90 RH non condensing Units mmol mist m s molt s m Measurement diameter 6 3 mm Sensor head cable length 1 2 m 4 ft Measurement time in Auto mode 30 s see the extended specificati
11. Permittivity 5TE 5 cm MPS 1 sem Soil matric potential All sensor electrical interface 3 5 mm plug or 3 wire RANGE 0 100 VWC Apparent dielectric permittivity a 1 air to 50 0 5776 VWC Apparent dielectric permittivity a 1 air to 80 0 100 VWC Temperature 40 to 50 C Apparent dielectric permittivity a 1 air to 80 0 100 VWC Temperature 40 to 50 C EC 0 to 23 dS m bulk 10 to 500 kPa ACCURACY 3 VWC typical mineral soils up to 8 dS m Rockwool 3 VWC 0 5 to 8 dS m Potting Soil 3 VWC 3 to 14 dS m ea 0 5 from e of 2 to 10 2 5 from of 10 to 50 3 VWC typical mineral soils up to 8 dS m a 1 e unitless from 1 40 soil range 15 from 40 80 3 VWC typical mineral soils up to 8 dS m Temperature 1 C a 1 e unitless from 1 40 soil range 15 from 40 80 3 VWC typical mineral soils up to 8 dS m Bulk EC 10 Temperature 1 C 40 of reading from 10 to 50 kPa 20 of reading from 50 to 500 kPa BENEFITS Lowest cost for large Sensor networks Largest volume of influence decreases effects of heterogeneity Include temperature dependencies in your study Manage salts and fertilizers in your system Maintenance free water potential measurements that do not drift over time Above Ground Sensors The Decagon system also allows you to characterize t
12. River Carlsbad 43 dS m Atlantic Ocean 158 d5 m Great Salt Lake 0 1 1 0 dS m Distilled Water Drinking water EC Sodium Potassium 2 150 Chloride Chloride d5 m gNaCl kgH O g KCl kg HO Ak 0935 LO 3 05 QI 02456 0 5120 d 1 0673 2 8186 10 54232 5 8756 AO L1 135 12 490 USEFUL EQUATIONS Concentration vs EC for Nach CigNaCl 100g H20 0 497 EC EC m d Are Concentration va EC fer Kol CigKCL 100g H20 0 512 EC EC in dS em Concentration of total dissolved solide for typical natural waters wa EC Cima solids kg H20 683 EC EC in ds em EC In all cages ls a eurned to be the value at 25 C Temperature correction of EC 140019 725 where T is Celsius termperaturr and EC 15 the EC at that temperabure HILY ime Bi ge pa ira ern md as al inr amd Al na LJ riada Es em lr laa d mood e d a a irzi iml B eee et au w awdecagon com Pullman W ashingian Essential Soil Moisture References WATER CONTENT CONVERSIONS wa kg kg Ww kg kg 0 m m DEFINITIONS wa mass water content dry basis Ww mass water content wet basis D volume water content Pay dry bulk density kg m M V Pwa wet bulk density kg m M MM Pw water density kg m 1000 kg m M mass of dry solid M mass of water V volume of water V total volume soil water and air 45 Distributors AFRICA South Africa CS Africa la Meson Street Technopark Stellenbos
13. SB Cable Adaptor UCA Decagon Data Service included with every Em50G Data plan Annual subscription provided by Decagon Devices with over 200 GSM GPRS partner networks in 120 countries Server location Decagon Network Operations Center Pullman WA USA Data security SSL TLS encrypted data transfer a unique Device ID and password provided with each logger are necessary for accessing data from the server Cellular Frequency Quad band 850 900 1800 1900 MHz GSM GPRS for use worldwide Software ECHO Utility Software and DataTrac Software Demo Transmit Data Locally COLLECT DATA WIRELESSLY AT A SINGLE POINT ML E uod REFEATER DATA LIGGA DATA PATIO A Multiple Em5OR loggers collect data then transmit to a nearby office 2 to 5 mile range he EmSOR wireless data logger transmits data to a central receiving location using 900 MHz radio communication No existing wireless infrastructure is necessary Multiple Em50R loggers are often used to collect data from many locations which are then transmitted to a nearby office 2 to 5 mile range Em50R Logger MEASUREMENT NODES Benefits Channels 5 e Long range wireless radio allows large spatial Storage gt 36 000 scans Each scan includes logger name monitoring date time and 5 measurements Scan Interval User programmable from 1 minute to 1 day Communication 900 MHz radio installation Power 5 AA alkaline batteries B No programming only sim
14. ain of using pressure plates Use Hyprop to generate detailed moisture release curves typically within a few days Just take your undisturbed sample insert the measurement head put it on the balance and in less than a week you have a detailed moisture release curve W Uses undisturbed soil samples WE Works in all soil types E Bonus feature gives unsaturated hydraulic conductivity values for the soil sample 30 HYPROP SPECIFICATIONS Range 2 kPa to 120 kPa 250 kPa Resolution 0 001 kPa Accuracy 1 5 kPa OPTIONAL LABORATORY SCALE SPECIFICATIONS Measuring range 0 to 2 5kg Resolution 0 01g Accuracy 0 1g Interface RS232 z re kip i lra a Drying portion of the moisture curve generated by Hyprop Create Soil Moisture Release Curves AquaSorp IG INSERT SAMPLE PRESS START AND WALK AWAY QUASORP IG brings click and read efficiency to soil isotherms In 24 to 48 hours AquaSorp IG generates up to 200 data points water potential vs water content in the wetting and drying directions AquaSorp works in the dry range of water potential 10 to 300 MPa Whether you are studying adsorption desorption characteristics in dry soil or characterizing soil expansion AquaSorp will provide the information you need with a fraction of the time and effort STIOS M Specifications Range 10 to 300 MPa Accuracy 1MPa or 1 Temperature Operating Range 15 to 40 C Size 44wx38dx28hcm W
15. al fog events an environment that falls outside the realm of standard water balance model assumptions The fog has been suggested to provide sufficient water to many of the endemic Namib plants up to approximately 60 kilometers inland Quantifying fog contributions to the water balance is difficult Leaf Wetness Sensor Quantifies Fog Kier Soderberg a PhD candidate at the Keir Soderberg second University of Virginia coupled the leaf place winner of the 2009 wetness sensor with other environmental G A Harris Research Instruments Folow chip parameters to help quantify the amount of fog that the Namib plants such as Welwitschia mirabilis are able to utilize Measure Other Unusual Variables Do you have variables in your water balance that you are struggling to quantify Innovative research sometimes requires innovative sensor solutions Contact Decagon s application support specialists to help brainstorm ideas for your Welwitschia mirabilis which has a lifespan of a 400 to 1500 years uses Specific project P water from fog in order to survive See all the winners of the 2009 G A Harris Research Instruments Fellowship and download the 2010 application at www decagon com about us Complete Soil Moisture Analysis Tools to measure collect and analyze your data Data Soil Moisture and Data Management Environmental Acquisition Sensors Systems DataTrac 3 is a completely ECHO soil moisture The Em50 series
16. al monitoring in vadoze zone B Crop stress m Waste water drainage studies B irrigation monitoring and control B Plant water availability BENEFITS B Continuous measurement of soil water potential B No complicated programming B No maintenance required after installation Learn more about the measurement of water potential methodologies and limitations at www decagon com waterpotential L7 www decagondevices com 33 Measure Soil Hydraulic Conductivity Bubble chamber stopper Suction regulation tube Bubble chamber Chamber barrier Acrylic tube Water reservoir Mariotte tube Sintered stainless steel disc encapsulated in elastomer base Ey als AB APRES A cal MEG Vr m RW L La F ipo r E b an 1 5 a e a de i Ax A Kei QUANTIFY SPATIAL VARIABILITY OF SOIL HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY ater movement in soil is spatially variable The Mini Disk Infiltrometer is a quick way to test hydraulic conductivity and infiltration rates Backpackable Small compact and simple the Mini Disk Infiltrometer is a true field instrument It can be tossed into a backpack with a bottle of water Quick Setup Just fill the reservoir set the suction and start measuring infiltration You don t have to pre saturate the disk Straightforward Calculations Enter infiltration and elapsed time data in the included spreadsheet calculator to find hydr
17. atalrac 3 users Minimum System Requirements Microsoft Windows XP or newer Monitor set to display 1024 x 768 pixels minimum DataTrac 3 ORGANIZE AND ANALYZE YOUR SOIL MOISTURE DATA When DataTrac 3 is started all of your most magine having an assistant that brings recent data downloads will be updated and you data general trends and specific problems from all of your graphed allowing you to research sites at the start see changes in real time of every day DataTrac 3 Instead of looking back at is that assistant a the data and wondering completely redesigned what happened you can software package that lets add event related you view and manage comments your data Contact Decagon for a free 30 day trial Just a few new features 2 Logger tree let you organize your data logger nodes during set up 2 Annotate your notes on current thinking or relevant environmental conditions Growing Tools let you create meaningful metrics such as vapor pressure deficit and growing degree days 11 Research Grade Soil Moisture Sensors 12 MODEL LENGTH MEASUREMENT ELA I CC Volumetric water EC 5 5 cm content 1OHS sa uen Mb gt 4 e PT FEE Dielectric permittivity Volumetric water content 10HS 10 cm Volumetric water content Temperature Dielectric Permittivity 5TM 5 cm Volumetric water content Temperature Electrical conductivity Dielectric
18. aulic conductivity Reliable Both scientists and technicians have used the Mini Disk Infiltrometer to design irrigation systems demonstrate hydraulic conductivity evaluate erosion hazard and gauge the impact of forest fires SPECIFICATIONS Total Length 32 7 cm Suction Range 0 5 to 7 cm of suction Water Volume for Operation 135 mL Diameter of Sintered Stainless Steel Disc 4 5 cm dia 3 mm thick And After the Fire USING THE INFILTROMETER TO ASSESS EROSION RISK lagstaff Arizona is typically a dry place In August 2010 Flagstaff s residents experienced severe floods Video footage shows churning rivers flowing down roadways and around and through homes August s monsoon rains contributed the water but the floods were actually caused by the 15 000 acre Shultz fire that raged around Flagstaff from April to July A After a fire soil commonly becomes water repellent just one factor in increased runoff Floods Follow Fires To Forest Service research engineer Dr Peter Robichaud the setup is classic Robichaud who studies post fire erosion processes says that after a fire soil commonly becomes water repellent That together with loss of forest floor ee and ash clogging soil pores os Read the full article about Dr Robichaud s research a dramatic increase in runoff It s not just at www decagon com robichaud or access his a 100 increase he says It s orders of online Erosion Risk Management Tool
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20. dows Mobile 6 1 operating system m Comes with ECHO Utility Mobile Su Hr mamen ba ek Lreuim x Dag regu RI pue To Piar s i ei A Fer Zei Pe Bass 1 ial eco rk reins Paz lr If Da henr Cira d all hard d Pa ius A Ta bl Ed d iium TEk Ae Pikko kb Corrs Dum ee Pdo leer e LA Ke kn ET Tempe Eurum ae H gy ECH O Utility software Free software included with every Em50 Series and Em5b data logger Configure sensors change measurement intervals monitor battery life and memory levels Em5b Logger For EC 5 EC 10 EC 20 ECRN 50 ECT amp 10HS Storage 3 300 scans 1 minute to 1 day Communication RS232 Power 4 AAA alkaline batteries battery life 3 yrs Dimensions 8 x 6 2x 3 5 cm 3 10 X2 15X 1 25 1B Download software included with Embb purchase A The Emb5b has 5 channels that allow scientists on a tight budget to monitor soil moisture and other environmental parameters The ProCheck instantaneously displays calibrated or raw readings of any Decagon soil moisture or environmental sensor ProCheck CH W I A oz Use the a A xw D ProCheck to test uh hl individual sensors for good installation 4 instant read C A E bn e ProCheck For all Decagon sensors Channels 1 Storage 5 000 readings Each reading includes sensor type date time raw value calibrated value and calibration coefficients Communication
21. e reached field capacity and should turn irrigation off B A pressure switch monitors pipes to make sure irrigation is happening as scheduled B Datalrac lets you watch the interaction of all the sensors graphically 24 gt Know when to turn irrigation on Soil moisture sensors only measure volumetric water content Use the matric potential sensor to monitor plant available water gt Know when to turn irrigation off Fast response soil moisture sensors let you track plant water use in real time and set an accurate full point that minimizes wasted water IN THE BOX Standard Configuration 40523 Soil Moisture Irrigation System Two 5TE Soil Moisture Sensors MPS 1 Matric Potential Sensor Pressure on off switch ECRN 100 Precipitation Sensor EmbO Data Logger Datalrac 3 Software USB Cable Batteries Mounting hardware Printed and electronic documentation Contact Decagon to add telemetry options See sensor specs on pages 12 and 13 gt Settling For 1 Water Parameter KNOW WHEN TO TURN IT ON Pressure On Off Switch AND WHEN TO TURN IT OFF DataTrac 3 Software Dynamic graphical interface brings data to life Organize graph and store data view data in table format create reports and transfer data to other Datalrac 3 users Two 5TE Moisture Sensors Soil moisture sensors located within and below the root zone track water content through the profile MPS 1 Matric Potential S
22. e relationship between light interception and biomass production visit www decagon com canopynews2009 NONDESTRUCTIVE BIOMASS PREDICTION AdONVI he detailed processes in photosynthesis are complicated and hard to model In many cases however it s possible to simplify the model by focusing on one or more of the limitations to assimilation Limited by Light Limited by Water Two Separate Approaches We could postulate situations where light would be the limiting factor in assimilation and others where water would be the limiting factor Our models in words might be assimilation is proportional to the plant s ability to capture light or assimilation is proportional to the plant s ability to capture water Both approaches can be useful in modeling biomass production Knowing Which Model to Use The most efficient way to determine whether light or water is the limiting factor is to simply run both mathematical models daily to see which one predicts the lowest value That value is the best predictor of dry matter production for the particular day on which it is run The 2009 Decagon Canopy News feature article Simple Models for Carbon Assimilation by Plants describes the math involved and climatic data needed to run these two alternative predictors of dry matter accumulation and shows how to use them together to give the most accurate result m O Ready to Use Leaf Wetness Sensor i T d wy Li i
23. eight 19 kg pene v Isotherm B Rapid isotherm generation generated by E Fast expansive soil characterization the Aquasorp 25 j f Bentoniia ENS Palouse B d NM play Walla Malla E PE IK Royal aut P d Lol Water Content 9 100 g ML ALA Hull eo e 100 L Water Potential Mpa 31 u r i m pe a af Pe F ET p i ic A kr I K N o E E Beta E x i ta Wad F ae ee ent 32 p Monitor Water Potential In Situ ACCURATE MEASUREMENTS IN ANY SOIL TYPE NSTALL THE MPS 1 Water Potential Sensor down hole pack wet soil around it plug the sensor into an Em50 or other compatible datalogger and start logging water potential data The MPS 1 integrates high performance ceramic with new dielectric circuitry to measure a wide range of soil water potentials without user maintenance MPS 1 SPECIFICATIONS Range 5 to 500 kPa Accuracy 40 of reading Resolution 1 kPa from O to 100 kPa 4 kPa from 100 to 500 kPa Measurement time 10 ms milliseconds Power requirement 2 to 5 VDC 10 mA Output 525 to 925 mVDC independent of excitation voltage Operating temperature 40 C to 50 C Sensor dimensions 75 mm x 32 mm x 15 mm Connector types 3 5 mm stereo plug Cable length 5 m standard extension cables available Datalogger Compatibility not exclusive Decagon Em50 Em50R Em50G Campbell Scientific CR10X 21X 23X CR1000 CR3000 etc APPLICATIONS m Water potenti
24. ensor This sensor goes beyond just water content to describe water availability Measures O to 500 kPa IRRIGATION o Ss E K Tracks irrigation events by recording when water is turned on and off Sy ECRN 100 Precipitation Designed to measure both precipitation and Irrigation Em50 Data Logger Plug in the sensors set time and measurement intervals and start logging data No programming necessary O 25 Essential Water Potential Data MAKE FAST ACCURATE WATER POTENTIAL MEASUREMENTS IN THE LAB soilless substrate plant tissue or any porous material in 5 to 10 minutes Effective range 0 1 to 300 MPa The WP4C measures water potential by determining the relative humidity of the air above a sample in a closed chamber an AOAC approved method conforms to ASTM 6836 Note WP4C will read to O MPa but readings of samples wetter than 0 1 MPa will have an increasing and typically unacceptable percentage of error Some users may be able to make useful measurements in samples wetter than 0 1 MPa using special techniques For more information see the WP4C User Manual WP4C SPECIFICATIONS Operating Environment 9 to 43 C 41 to 110 F Temperature Control 15 to 40 C 0 2 C Sensors 1 Infrared temperature 2 Chilled mirror dewpoint Range 0 to 300 MPa Accuracy 0 05 MPa from 0 to 5 MPa 1 from 5 to 300 MPa Read time Typically 5 to 10 minutes
25. ents Tkp i gt E A T4 Tensiometer Standard tensiometer External refilling optional A TS Tensiometer includes temperature measurement water level indicator and external refilling option MS designs and manufacturers tensiometers to make research easier The pressure transducer based sensors allow for precise measurement of water potential A variety of sizes give you options for deployment from field to lab Their newest tensiometer the TS1 allows yearlong field deployment after installation A TS1 The world s first smart tensiometer Designed to be deployed in the field and left the TS1 logs water potential data self refills monitors temperature freezing to avoid damage lt Infield 7 Handheld digital display interfaces with all UMS tensiometers for quick data collection 28 and self empties when the temperature nears TENSIOMETERS SPECIFICATIONS Range 0 to 85 kPa Accuracy 0 5 kPa Resolution 0 1 kPa Cable length 5m Hysteresis typ 0 1 FS Stability over one year typ 0 5 FS Sensor Piezoresisitve pressure transducer overpressure max 3000 hPa Electronics Wheatstone full bridge Compatible with Infield 7 and Campbell Scientific dataloggers With careful refilling the T5 tensiometer can make measurements well below 85 kPa A TENSIOMETER SCIENTISTS COULD ONLY DREAM ABOUT hanks to cavitation many scientists have a love hate relationship with tensio
26. er control matches sampler suction to the natural suction of the soil as conditions change for the most accurate sample concentrations Customized to Solute Type UMS s patented silicone carbide tip is inert to a large range of compounds Other tips are also available B Measure net mineralization rates B Sample for organic carbon m Quantity the presence of heavy metals pesticides and other contaminants Phosphorous and More in Soil Water E 2 D 3 S1Cg0 20 oy r L kr 2 ge c SIC20 Silicon Carbide Allows for sampling of a broad range of chemicals due to low sorption goa oam E am TL OI BL LOL ML E z ath vatur gn V m SK20 Aluminum Oxide Ceramic Suitable for determination of nitrate and common organic and inorganic substances Y ul mg PORE WATER SAMPLERS e Mz i SIC20 Shaft Diameter 20 mm acrylic T Li cmm 5 o e a we Shaft Length 20 to 210 cm customized to order Porous Ceramic 20 mm dia 60 mm length Bubble Point 90 kPa Suction Tube Polyethylene 1 6 mm i d 2 8 mm o d SK20 Shaft Diameter 20 mm acrylic Shaft Length 20 to 210 cm customized to order Porous Ceramic 20 mm dia 60 mm length Bubble Point 100 kPa Suction Tube Polyethylene 1 6 mm i d 2 8 mm o d SPE20 Shaft Diameter 20 mm acrylic Shaft Length 20 to 210 cm customized to order Porous Ceramic 20 mm
27. gravitational suction Collection Challenges Gravitational suction water movement due to the pull of gravity is only significant in soils wetter than field capacity 33 kPa Matric suction water movement due to the attraction between water and soil particle surfaces makes it difficult to collect water in a traditional pan lysimeter because the pan has no suction Water always moves towards areas of higher suction will flow around the lysimeter unless the soil itself is very close to zero suction saturation L gJ AJ O e O G lt Creating Suction This phenomenon is called flux divergence The Drain Gauge uses a fiberglass wick to create a constant suction and a divergence control tube to minimize flux divergence and convergence Find more information about the advantages and limitations of the Drain Gauge at decagon com 37 Monitor Groundwater Leaching MEASURE DEEP PERCOLATION RATES DIRECTLY etermine the volume of water and chemicals draining from the vadose zone into groundwater Our Drain Gauges measures flow rate in unsaturated soils and collects soil water samples for chemical analysis An ingenious duct and wick design maintains a flow rate within the gauge equivalent to that in surrounding soil A surface port allows you to draw out samples to analyze for chemicals fertilizers and other contaminants DRAIN GAUGE APPLICATIONS m Waste landfill sites to advise operators when dra
28. he environment above the soll surface The sensors below can be used with the Em50 series data loggers and software to provide data on a variety of environmental variables TEMP RH Durable sensor measures relative humidity and temperature and outputs both values as a digital signal l Probe RH Range 0 to 100 RH The Leaf Wetness Sensor measures duration of leaf RH Accuracy wetness and requires no painting or calibration and detects 2 from 10 90 RH trace amounts of water or ice on the sensor surface 3 from 0 10 RH and 90 100 RH Operating Environment 20 to 60 C Temperature Range 40 to 60 C The Pyranometer Model PYR and the PAR Photon Flux Sensor are completely water proof submersible and designed for continuous outdoor use A leveling plate is included The ECRN 100 Precipitation Sensor is best for research applications and measuring rainfall Resolution 0 2 mm o Dimensions 17 cm x 14 2 cm Cable length 1m Range 0 to 2000 umol m s PAR Range 0 to 1750 W m PYR Dimensions 24mm diameter 29 mm deep Accuracy 5 The ECRN 50 Precipitation 7 d Sensor is best for measuring Seite Ge ES SENSOR irrigation events or LA Resolution 1 mm g a Dimensions 5 cm x 10 cm ccuracy TU M Cup Anemometer The anemometer measures both wind speed using windcups and a magnetic switch and wind direction with windvane and potentiometer Includes sealed stainless steelbearings for long life The range a
29. inage is occurring and where cover systems need to be improved B Maximization of food processing waste applications by monitoring water drainage rates and water quality below the root zone E Environmental research measuring percolation and recharge rates B Farming operations to measure and control irrigation during a cropping season BI Recreational facilities such as golf courses to measure and control excess water and nutrient losses a Drain Gauge G2 Constructed from Inert Materials Chemicals won t react with the tube the sensors or the collection reservoir DRAIN GAUGE G2 Flow Through Technology Measurement Surface Area 324 cm Sampling Reservoir Volume 150 mL Accuracy 10 Resolution 0 1 mm drainage Suction at Intake 110cm 11 kPa Total length 147 cm Divergence Control Tube DCT Length 60 cm Measurement Time 10 ms Power 2 5 3 VDC 3 mA for 10 ms Construction Material Galvanized Steel DCT inert polyethylene reservoir and dry fired fiberglass wick Datalogger Compatibility EM50 EM50R EM50G and all Campbell Scientific Loggers DRAIN GAUGE G3 Sample Capture Technology Measurement Surface Area 507 cm Sampling Reservoir Volume JL Accuracy 10 Resolution 0 1 mm drainage Suction at Intake 110cm 11 kPa Total Length 147 cm Divergence Control Tube DCT Length 60 cm Measurement Time 150 ms Power 3 6 15 VDC 0 3 mA quiescent 20 mA d
30. ion Self contained logger runs on 5 AA batteries and sets up in less than 15 minutes Todd Vanek Watch Your Research Unfold un Don t wait until the end of the season to look over your data Check in daily with the completely redesigned DataTrac 3 DataTrac 3 makes your research an open book by ammending managing and displaying your data as it s collected Monitor the Deep Stuff What s being leached into groundwater and how much of it is there Find out with the new fully sealed Drain Gauge G3 Chris Chambers customer support scientist Cover the Full Range of Water Potential A boost in accuracy makes the Dewpoint Water Potential Meter effective up to 0 1 MPa Measure the full water potential range in the lab using this meter together with UMS s precision tensiometers or Hyprop instrument Melones applications engineer O 2010 Decaagon Devices Inc PRINTED IN USA Jordan Tanasee applications engineer
31. lets you measure A Y deep drainage directly Optional soil moisture and rain gauge sensors add data to complete the water balance would put these everywhere under farms under golf courses anywhere you want to know what s being leached into groundwater and how much of it there is It gives you very good estimates and the maintenance is essentially nil You just dig a hole chuck it in and go on farming or golfing or fertilizing All you have to do is get the water Evaluate Groundwater Contamination Typically it s difficult to monitor contaminants until they reach the groundwater The Drain Gauge lets you collect water just below the root zone and pump it to the surface for further analysis Using the drainage rate and the chemical concentration in the drainage SE 5 and analyze it water you can calculate the flux of chemical through the soil 36 v The drain gauge measures total drainage and saves Samples for lab analysis L Li P i E p p d RAIN GAUGE Ze S A ho fa DI Il a u ar SAMPLING SAMPLE PUMP BOTTLE FLUX DIVERGENCE HOW TO MEASURE WHAT S REALLY MOVING X J ater is pulled through the soil in response to water potential gradients or soil suction The two components of soil suction that are important in calculating water balance are matric suction and
32. meters At one time Georg von Unold was one of them They leaked and would quickly run dry he recalls The ceramic membrane was not consistent and it was easy to see that there was a large variation of pore sizes between the different individual tensiometers The most difficult problem was that the water reservoirs were opaque which meant I couldn t see If there were bubbles that may have occurred during refilling or if cavitation had occurred Precision Engineering Meticulous Construction See After weeks of frustration von SU Unold decided to start fresh and for more specson design a better tensiometer By these UMS the time he d finished he had a Tensiometers More master s degree and a company information on the UMS The tensiometers he builds history and theory at UMS thanks to precision behind them will German engineering meticulous appear in the 2010 issue of Water Potential News STIOS sh construction and fanatical Georg von Unold UMS attention to detail are modern classics with terrific accuracy and a range that with a careful operator can extend beyond 200 kPa von Unold describes these tensiometers as instruments soil scientists and ecologists from a century or even a few decades ago could only have dreamed about They certainly made us excited which is why we offer UMS CJ instrumentation to the U S market B 29 Measure Soil Hydraulic Properties orget the p
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34. nd accuracy specifications of this unit have been verified in wind tunnel tests information available upon request For use only with our Em50 or Em5OR Data logger using ECH20 Utility Watch a 5 minute video showing the factory calibration process at www decagon com education video index 13 Spend more time with your data T m DEN nli wi j he Em50 series of data loggers are designed for researchers who just want quality data You install the sensors plug them into the logger set the clock and measurement intervals and start logging data The Em50 s primary advantage is simply this No PROGRAMMING MEASUREMENT NODES Em50 Logger Channels 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 Em5OG 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 NEMAS Download software included with Em5O purchase 4 Em50 is a highly weather resistant logger for all Decagon sensors We recommend and support use of Campbell Scientific loggers with our sensors for applications requiring programming and or control not your data logger NO PROGRAMMING Em50 Series Logger Options Basic Data Logging The standard Em50 data l
35. ng between your computer and the AccuPAR B CARRYING CASE Polyethylene hardened case with custom foam cutouts allow the instrument and its accessories to be safely stored inside 3 6 kg 11 8 x 24 x 109 cm Watch a 5 minute video on measuring PAR and LAI with the AccuPAR LP 80 at www decagon com education video index MEASURE BOTH PAR AND LAI WITH ONE LIGHTWEIGHT STREAMLINED WAND SE PAR DATA to estimate biomass production without destroying the crop see details at right Measure photosynthetically active radiation PAR and get leaf area index LAI values simultaneously in real time Store approximately 9000 data points manually by pressing a button or automatically in unattended sampling mode AccuPAR LP 80 SPECIFICATIONS Operating environment 0 to 50 C 32 122 F 0 to 100 relative humidity Probe length 86 5 cm Number of sensors 80 Overall length 102 cm 40 25 in Microcontroller dimensions 15 8 x 9 5 x 3 3 cm 6 2 x 3 75 x 1 3 in PAR range 0 to gt 2 500 umol mier Resolution 1 umol m s Minimum spatial resolution 1 cm fe Data storage capacity 1MB RAM 9000 readings Unattended logging interval User selectable between 1 and 60 minutes Instrument weight 1 22 kg 2 7 Ibs Data retrieval Direct via RS 232 cable Power 4 AA Alkaline cells External PAR sensor connector Locking 3 pin circular connector 2 m cable Extension cable option 7 6 m 25 ft To learn more about th
36. of loggers redesigned software package sensors deliver make data collection easy that helps you view and whether you re installing a effectively manage your data Research Grade single station or a large Accuracy 3 VWC in multi station site DataTrac 3 does the heavy typical soils can be All Em50 loggers are lifting pulling the logger calibrated for improved data amending files tracking performance Pre programmed plug the nodes graphing sets so you sensors in and start logging can see what s going on with Reliable Data patented No user programming your study at any point technology eliminates required without interrupting the data interference from salinity and stream Check in daily or texture differences 2 Weatherproof no extra weekly to add notes and enclosure needed make observations 2 Practicality low power low cost sensors allow you to Internally powered runs 6 characterize spatial months 2 years on enclosed variability more completely AA batteries No external power needed 2 Complete the system with environmental sensors for 2 Wireless options let you context to show why soil collect data from almost water content is changing anywhere 10 gt DataTrac 3 SOFTWARE Datalrac 3 graphical and database software organizes graphs and stores data from Em50 series or Em5b data loggers Users can view and edit data in table format create reports and transfer data to other D
37. ogger is the least expensive and has the longest battery life of all the Em50 series loggers It requires a direct connection to a laptop or other computing device to download data The Em50 option is best if You don t need to access your data on a regular basis Your site is so remote that you need the data logger batteries to last for over two years Long Distance Data Delivery The Em50G remote data logger uses the cellular network to upload your data from the field to the internet You can access the data at any time from any location that has an internet connection The cellular modem is fully integrated with the logger making setup a snap The logger comes ready to go right out of the box with a one year pre paid SIM card and subscription to the Decagon Data Service Just plug in your sensors set your measurement interval and you re done Your data will be waiting for you back at the office The Em50G is the best option if Your research sites have cell service a You want regular access to your data but can t visit your site to get it Local Data Connection The Em50R wireless data logger uses long range 900 MHz radio communication to send your data to a central data receiving location No existing wireless infrastructure 1s necessary The EmSOR collects data at a single location and delivers data over short distances 2 to 5 miles The Em5SOR is the best option if 2 You
38. ons for the leaf porometer at www decagon com Watch a 3 minute video introducing the Porometer at www decagon com education video index MATHEMATICS OF THE STEADY STATE POROMETER AdONVI ecagon s Steady State porometer measures stomatal conductance using a sensor head with a fixed diffusion path to the leaf It measures the vapor concentration at two different locations in the diffusion path It computes vapor flux from the vapor concentration measurements and the known conductance of the diffusion path using the following equation Cyi Cv1_Cy1 Cy2 Rys R1 R gt Where C is the vapor concentration at the leaf C and C are the concentrations at the two sensor locations R_ is the stomatal resistance R is the resistance between the leaf and the first sensor and R is the resistance between the two sensors If the eee temperatures of the two sensors are the porometer measures stomata same vapor concentration can be replaced with relative humidity giving 1 h Rys noh 2 Ry Conductance is the reciprocal of resistance so C UR e O Canopy Measurements PAR LAI Photosynthetically y Active Radiatidn amp Leaf Area Index INCLUDED ACCESSORIES B EXTERNAL PAR SENSOR 2 meter cable with connector for direct connection to the ceptometer s external port Calibrated to provide an output of about 0 1 mV per umol m e calibration label provided B RS 232 CABLE for interfaci
39. pecific heat heat Capacity measurement functions along with data storage capabilities and an automatic data collection mode m B Heated Needle Technology B Requires No Calibration B Displays in Engineering Units B Small Needle Minimizes Soil Disturbance O KD2 Pro Specifications Measurement 90 Seconds Accuracy 5 to 10 Conductivity Resistivity 10 Thermal Diffusivity 10 Specific Heat Ranges K 0 02 to 4 Wm C D 0 1 to 1 0 mms R 0 5 to 50 mC W C 0 5 to 4 MJ m C Data Storage 4095 readings Environment 50 to 150 C Case Size 15 5 x 9 5 x 3 5 cm Power 4 AA Batteries Sensors KS 1 6 cm 1 27 mm Dia needle TR 1 10 cm 1 27 mm Dia needle SH 1 30 mm 1 27 mm Dia 2 needles Accuracy and measurement range vary with sensor type Cable 1m Each KD2 Pro comes factory calibrated and includes performance verification standards Watch a three and a half minute video on measuring soil thermal conductivity with the KD2 Pro at www decagon com education video index E m A gt REQUEST A FREE EC POSTER BY EMAILING ECPOSTER DECAGON COM EC CONVERSIONS dS m mS cm mmho cm uS cm umho cm 10 mS cm 15 m 0 097 dS m Lake Superior 0 15 dS m Columbia River Wenatchee 0 16 d5 m Sacramento River Tisdale 0 41 d5 m Snake River Minidoka 0 85 dS m Lake Mead 1 06 dS m Colorado River Yuma 1 16 dS m Rio Grande River El Paso 3 21 dS m Pecos
40. ple configuration Battery service life 6 months Dimensions 12 7 x 20 3 x 5 1 cm 5 x 8 x 2 in 2 4 GHz radios available for global customers B No need to visit each site after initial 4 DataStation BASE STATION The DataStation radio base station collects and stores data from multiple Em5OR data loggers 18 4cm Lx 10 5cm W x 2 86cm H 7 25 L x 4 125 W x 1 125 H DataStation m Confirm Data Delivery protocol allows complete and reliable data transfer B RS232 serial cable connectivity B Storage for over 28 000 broadcast packets B Flexible 12 24 V AC DC power B Telemetry testing for connection quality analysis during set up B Fnclosures and solar panels for remote installs 18 Accessories for multi site installation Save your laptop by investing in an Archer Field PC Laptops are great but they require two hands and aren t built to be submersed dropped and driven around on dusty roads Archer is built for frequent field trips and it will last long after it has become worth the investment Archer Field PC The ultra rugged Archer Field PC is our recommended platform for managing data in the field The Archer is water proof shock resisitant and remarkably versatile The Archer is capable of a wide range of adaptations including B Capture map or navigate using GPS options m Communicate wirelessly via Bluetooth Wi Fi B See your screen in the sun B 10 hour battery life B Win
41. tallation at Soll moisture sensors www decagon com education video index areas greener wheat in the valleys and every variation in between CASE STUDY Hassle Free Telemetry A DATASTATION INTEGRATED WITH AN EXISTING METEOROLOGICAL TOWER The station gathers soil YOU CAN SEE SIGNAL STRENGTH AND CONNECTION SPEED IN REAL TIME AS YOU PICK THE BEST SPOT FOR A DATA LOGGER NODE SITE IT S SIMPLE TEST FIRST AND INSTALL SECOND O Watershed Characterization Package The elements of this bundle were chosen to help you nail two tough components of the water balance storage and deep percolation B The drain gauge s elegant design ensures that water will flow through and not around it giving you accurate deep percolation rate B High accuracy water content sensors let you calculate storage from differences in profile water content B Adding on a rain gauge gives you the downward vertical water profile incoming storage and drainage 22 Close Your Water Balance WITH PRECIPITATION SOIL STORAGE AND DEEP DRAINAGE gt Get closer to completing the water balance gt Collect the data you need to calculate water input storage and drainage in the vadose zone Measure deep drainage rather than estimating to reduce errors in water balance calculation IN THE BOX Standard Configuration 40525 Water Balance System Drain Gauge G3 Three 5TM Soil
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44. uring 150 ms measurement Construction Material stainless Steel or PVC DCT inert PVC reservoir polyethylene evacuation tube dry fired fiberglass wick and epoxy molded drainage sensor Datalogger Compatibility EM50 EM50R EM50G and all Campbell Scientific Loggers w SDI 12 capability New Drain Gauge G3 has surface port for easy access to drainage temperature EC sensor for maintenance EIE m g AJ O ES O G lt Continuously Sample Nitrogen TENSIOMETER CONTROL ENSURES ACCURATE SAMPLE CONCENTRATIONS on t take a soil core every time you want data Leave your experimental site undisturbed and take more meaningful pore water samples with UMS s pore water samplers How does it work A pore water system is a quick access point for extracting soil water Rather than digging up a chunk of soil and performing an extraction every time you want a sample you install a specially tipped tube in the soil Soil water samples are gently extracted from soil pores using suction pressure matched to natural soil water tension 40 Eliminates Spatial Variability Sampling in the same undisturbed location every time gives you better data Uses Natural Sampling Suction Precisely controlled tension means you sample what s actually in the soil water Constant unregulated tension preferentially samples the wet time periods diluting your samples and giving inaccurate concentrations UMS s unique tensiomet
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