Title The soil moisture content determination using interdigital sensor /
Authors Markevicius, V ; Navikas, D ; Valinevicius, A ; Andriukaitis, D ; Cepenas, M
DOI 10.5755/j01.eee.18.10.3055
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Is Part of Elektronika ir elektrotechnika.. Kaunas : KTU. 2012, vol. 18, no. 10, p. 25-28.. ISSN 1392-1215. eISSN 2029-5731
Keywords [eng] Soil moisture ; Capacitance ; Conductivity ; Impedance ; Soil measurements
Abstract [eng] During geological soil examination humidity of the soil was decided to be measured using interdigital capacitance sensors. Using software „COMSOL v4.2“ the sensors were modelled and optimal sizes for use with AD 5933/34 chip were selected. Electrical impedance has proven to be the most suitable parameter for humidity measurement. Optimal probing frequency, geometry of the sensor and electrical impedance to humidity function were modelled.
Published Kaunas : KTU
Type Journal article
Language English
Publication date 2012
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