The measurement principle of the Watermark sensors is similar to that of the gypsum block system. Whereas the special sensor does not dissolve in the soil and has a more consistent distribution of pores so that more precise measurements are possible. The sensors are permanently buried in the soil and have an average life of 3 to 5 years. They do not require any maintenance during this time and are frostproof. A soil temperature sensor can be be used for temperature compensation. This method of soil moisture tension measurement may be used as a substitute for tensiometers if it is to be expected that the tensiometer will frequently fall dry at the installation site. The sensors may be connected either to a data logger or to the specific handheld for recording and reading out the data.

Advantages

• no maintenance
• frostproof
• good suitability for long term measurements
• price efficient

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