Electrical Instruments for Determining the Moisture, Temperature, and Soluble Salt Content of Souls (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Lyman J. Briggs

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332333078 ISBN 13: 9780332333076

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover a practical guide to measuring soil moisture, temperature, and soluble salts in the field.

This handbook explains simple, real‑world instruments and methods that help you monitor water content and soil conditions without tedious lab work.

The book describes how electrical resistance, temperature, and salt content interact in soils, and it offers field apparatus designed for quick, repeatable results. It emphasizes practical use for irrigation decisions and greenhouse management, with guidance on adapting readings to different soils and conditions.

• How to set up and balance soil electrodes and compensating cells for stable readings
• Different electrode designs, from carbon to metal, for reliable soil contact
• Steps to install, adjust, and standardize the moisture and temperature instruments

Ideal for readers who work with crops, irrigation, or greenhouse management and want a field-tested method to gauge soil water content and related factors.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332333078
• ISBN 13: 9780332333076
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 45