Calibration of a Soil Moisture Sensor in Heterogeneous Terrain
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Reliable soil moisture measurements over large areas are much needed for both hydrologic modelling and remote sensing applications. For collecting such data, portable electronic sensors offer a practical alternative to gravimetric measurements. The conversion of the measured electrical output to soil moisture is nonetheless a non trivial task as it depends on soil type and temperature. In this study, different calibration approaches of the Stevens Hydraprobe® soil dielectric sensor operating at 50MHz are tested with the National Airborne Field Experiment (NAFE) data. The objective was to evaluate the impact of soil type and temperature on the sensor response and test the applicability of a general calibration equation.
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Soil Moisture Measurement in Heterogeneous Terrain
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