New method predicts soil moisture profile accurately for remote sensing.
The article presents a method to predict soil moisture throughout the soil profile based on surface layer measurements and soil properties. By assuming hydraulic equilibrium, the researchers found that this method can accurately estimate soil moisture levels in certain conditions. It is crucial to take surface measurements in the early morning for best results, with an optimal thickness of 0.1 meters. These findings offer valuable insights for developing remote sensing techniques to monitor soil moisture.