EC06-783 Watermark Granular Matrix Sensor to Measure Soil Matric Potential for Irrigation Management

Authors

Suat Irmak, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Jose O. Payero, Univesity of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Dean E. Eisenhauer, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
William L. Kranz, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Derrel Martin, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Gary L. Zoubek, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Jennifer M. Rees, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Brandy VanDeWalle, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Andrew P. Christiansen, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Dan Leininger, Upper Big Blue NRD

Date of this Version

2006

Comments

© 2006, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

This 2006 Extension Circular defines soil matric potential and describes principles and operational characteristics of one of the electrical resistance type soil moisture sensors for irrigation management. Examples show how soil matric potential can be used for irrigation management.