23.4 - Measurement Techniques and Tools
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Practice Questions
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What does a tensiometer measure?
💡 Hint: Think about what a plant needs from the soil.
What is the primary use of neutron probes?
💡 Hint: Recall what they detect in the soil.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does a tensiometer measure?
💡 Hint: It's about how 'stressed' the soil is for water.
True or False: Neutron probes are inexpensive and easy to use without specialized training.
💡 Hint: Consider the complexity of determining moisture in soils.
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Challenge Problems
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You are tasked with designing a comprehensive irrigation system for a local farm. Which measurement tools would you employ to ensure optimal water management, and why?
💡 Hint: Consider combining ground and technological data for the best results.
Discuss the limitations of relying solely on remote sensing for measuring AET in a variable landscape.
💡 Hint: What might affect the data you get from space vs. the ground?
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Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.
- Evapotranspiration and its Measurement
- Introduction to Tensiometers
- Neutron Scattering in Soil Moisture Measurement
- How Flux Towers Measure Evapotranspiration
- Remote Sensing Applications for Evapotranspiration
- Introduction to Meteorology
- Using Thermal Infrared Technology
- Landsat Satellite Overview
- MODIS and Its Applications