Leaf surface wetness duration measurements by radiogauge and electronic techniques

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1987 · Commun. Soil Sci. Plant Anal.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00103628709367829· OSTI ID:6070270

Barthakur, N N

Comparative measurements of leaf surface wetness duration were made by a beta-ray gauge and an electronic sensor under various wind conditions in the laboratory. Under certain conditions, surface wetness duration measured by the electronic sensor was about 35 minutes shorter than that by the beta-ray gauge. Fair agreement between the sensors at low wind speeds was achieved when the wire grid of the electronic sensor was mounted on a microscope cover glass. Realistic leaf surface wetness duration can be obtained with a beta-ray gauge as it utilizes the attached leaf surfaces rather than artificial ones used on the electronic sensor.

• Research Organization: MacDonald College of McGill Univ., Ste. Anne de Bellevue, Quebec
• OSTI ID: 6070270
• Journal Information: Commun. Soil Sci. Plant Anal.; (United States), Vol. 18:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

60 APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES
EVAPORATION
MONITORS
WATER
BETA RADIOGRAPHY
ELECTRIC MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS
LEAVES
WIND
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
INDUSTRIAL RADIOGRAPHY
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
PHASE TRANSFORMATIONS
553002* - Agriculture & Food Technology- Horticulture- (1987-)