Environmental Science
8 years ago

New study reveals how soil density and temperature affect water content measurements.

Hydrological Processes
The effects of soil bulk density, clay content and temperature on soil water content measurement using time‐domain reflectometry
Yuanshi Gong, Qiaohong Cao, Zongjia Sun

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Time‐domain reflectometry (TDR) is a method used to measure soil water content in a non‐destructive way. This study looked at how soil density and temperature affect TDR measurements. They found that soil density and temperature can impact the accuracy of soil moisture readings. A formula was developed to correct for changes in soil density, and an equation was created to adjust for temperature variations. Clay content also plays a role in soil moisture estimation, with high clay levels leading to inaccurate readings. Overall, this research provides methods to improve the accuracy of soil water content measurements using TDR.