Probe for measuring moisture in soil and other mediums

Details Probe for measuring moisture in soil and other mediums Probe for measuring moisture in soil and other mediums

1993-10-25

1995-05-30

Wieder, Kenneth A.

Electricity: measuring and testing

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324632, 324534, 324601, G01N 2200

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054205174

ABSTRACT:
A waveguide assembly adapted for use with a time domain reflectrometry device for use in measuring the moisture content in soils and other mediums. A waveguide assembly comprised of a plurality of waveguide conductors (probes) for insertion into the soil are connected to a coaxial cable. An electronic stepped pulse travels through the coaxial cable and, due to an impedance mismatch where the coaxial cable and the waveguide assembly are joined, a downgoing beginning reference wave or reflection is produced. The beginning reference wave provides a starting point for measuring the accumulated time delay as the electronic pulse continues to travel through the waveguide assembly. An ending reflection wave is created as the electronic pulse reaches the end of the waveguide assembly and transmits into the surrounding soil. The apparent dielectric of the soil may be ascertained having determined the accumulated delay time, and in turn one can ascertain the moisture content of the soil using the apparent dielectric value.

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