Drainage Lysimeter with Datalogger
Custom Percolation Lysimeters for measurement of water through soil profiles
A drainage (or percolation) lysimeter monitors water movement through the soil profile or soil column. Soil moisture, soil water potential, and soil oxygen sensors are positioned along the soil profile to detect changes in water content and water holding characteristics, allowing for the estimation of flux, storage, and drainage.
The number and type of sensors in this type of lysimeter can vary based on specific needs. A basic setup may include two sensors—one near the soil surface and another below the root zone—while more complex designs involve multiple sensors at various depths within the soil profile.
Applications for drainage (or percolation) lysimeters:
- Irrigation management. They help identify instances of over-irrigation, where water drains below the root zone, and under-irrigation, where roots do not receive sufficient water deep within the soil profile.
- Phytocap and phytoremediation projects: Lysimeters play a crucial role ensuring the integrity of the designs and materials and can promptly alert managers to breaches or failures.
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Schedule a meeting with our expertsConfiguring your drainage lysimeter
The ICT International lysimeter can be customised with a range of soil sensors, including:
Any combination of these sensors can be installed at the required depths with customised cable lengths to suit:
- MP406 soil moisture sensors
- SO-411 Soil Oxygen and Soil Temperature Sensor
- TM7 Soil Water Potential Sensors and Soil Temperature Sensor
These sensors can be connected to a Datalogger, optionally with Internet of Things connectivity for real-time data monitoring.
Supporting power systems can be either 240VAC or DC solar based, providing a system which can be installed in either the lab or at an off-grid remote field site, providing a turnkey, plug-and-play solution for any lysimeter project.
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