Introduction: Multiple operational soil water balance (SWB) models provide real-time estimates of soil moisture across Australia, yet differences in model structure and outputs introduce uncertainty ...

This paper presents a strategy to improve spatial and temporal volumetric water content (VWC) using passive DTS observation. We demonstrate this method using 22 months of passive fiber optic ...

Abstract: Technological development has been taking place at an expeditious pace over the last few decades, effecting our every aspect of life. However, the agricultural sector so far by and large ...

A new satellite from NASA, scheduled to launch on 29 January, may help to improve those predictions. The Soil Mapping Active Passive (SMAP) probe uses microwave measurements to plot moisture levels in ...

There are many good reasons for growers to use some form of soil moisture-sensing technology to monitor conditions and how the water is being used in irrigated crops. First and foremost, it can make ...

If your precious plants keep mysteriously dying no matter what you try, it might be time to invest in a soil moisture meter. These handy devices tell you when your plant needs more water, so you won't ...