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Application of Time Domain Reflectometry to Soilless Substrate Moisture Measurement
Published by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, St. Joseph, Michigan www.asabe.org
Citation: Paper number 035005, 2003 ASAE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.14114) @2003Authors: David S. Ross, John D. Lea-Cox, Jason D. Murray
Keywords: Time Domain Reflectometry, TDR, volumetric water release, available water, matric potential
Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology was investigated for monitoring volumetric moisture content in soilless substrates used in container nursery production. Water desorption curves and TDR wave-traces were simultaneously derived for six soilless substrate source materials. Calibration curves for actual substrates were generated so that set points could be identified to allow automatic control of cyclic irrigation scheduling in real time. Good relationships with volumetric moistures were established and good control was obtained.
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