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NEUTRON MEASUREMENT OF SURFACE SOIL MOISTURE

Journal Article · · J. Geophys. Research
A neutron probe design for the measurement of surface soil moisture is described. The probe consists of a single BF/sub 3/ tube, a Ra--Be source in a gamma shield and a plastic shield which serves also as a standard. Adequate accuracy and sensitivity are reported when surface soil is homogeneous. When surface soil is stratified the interpretation of measurements is uncertain. (auth)
Research Organization:
U.S. Water Conservation Lab., Tempe, Ariz.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-16-005291
OSTI ID:
4822016
Journal Information:
J. Geophys. Research, Journal Name: J. Geophys. Research Vol. Vol: 66
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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