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USE OF THE NEUTRON PROBE FOR SOIL MOISTURE MEASUREMENT
1. Purpose and objectives
A basic guide to the practical use of the neutron probe, its working
principles and some of its applications, intended to help the user avoid
the mistakes and frustrations commonly encountered by those new to the
The first chapter of the guide describes the design features and
working principles of neutron probes including the nature of the source,
and the detector and optimal geometry. A second chapter covers the
Knowledge of the use of the neutron probe.
5. Operational requirements and restrictions
6. Form of presentation
65 page report in English.
7. Operational experience
The report draws on many years of experience of the design, construction and use of neutron probes at the Institute of Hydrology.
8. Originator and technical support
Institute of Hydrology, Wallingford, UK.
10. Conditions on use
Available free of charge.
|(First entered: 25 FEB 83||
Last updated: 02 NOV 83)