Soil Type and Surface Moisture

Students use a soil moisture sensor to determine the surface evaporation rate for three different soil types and a mixed soil sample.

Grade Level: CollegeHigh School

Subject: Earth ScienceEnvironmental Science

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Featured Equipment

PS-3228 Soil Moisture sensor

Wireless Soil Moisture Sensor

The Wireless Soil Moisture Sensor measures the volumetric water content (%VWC) of soil, reporting data in real time or storing it onboard the sensor's memory for long-term monitoring and investigations.

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