Deep soil water percolation monitor and monitoring method therefor
US10823720B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/245
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention discloses a deep soil water percolation monitor and a monitoring method therefor. The monitor includes a soil water balance portion, a flow collection portion, a measurement portion, a water collection portion, a rainfall collecting portion and a control device, wherein the control device includes a central controller, a water inlet pipe, a plugging trough, a drive mechanism, a water level sensor and a humidity sensor. The monitor and monitoring method provided by the present invention can increase the measurement sensitivity of the percolation monitor and increase the measurement accuracy.
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