Soil water potential detector

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2006-02-28

2006-02-28

Porta, David (Department: 2878)

Radiant energy

Photocells; circuits and apparatus

Optical or pre-photocell system

C250S559400

Reexamination Certificate

active

07005662

ABSTRACT:
The present invention related to a water detector for use in determining the presence of sufficient water in irrigation systems and plant cultures in general. The detector includes a probe and the presence of water in a soil induces modifications in the optical properties of the probe. The optical properties are monitored and used to control the activation or deactivation of the irrigation system, emit a warning signal or provide a reference value of water potential for monitoring purposes.

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