Objectives:

By the end of this course you will be able to:

  • Understand the main features and differences between Metos’s most popular in-field stations and sensors

  • Develop a basic understanding of soil moisture including soil types, field capacity, and key terms

  • Understand the various soil and environmental sensors curated and available through METOS

Course curriculum

Estimated Learning Time: 70min

  1. 1

    • Selection of a Device

    • Pessl Suite of Stations - Knowledge Check
  2. 2

    • Global Solar Radiation Sensor (Pyranometer)

    • Hygroclip Temperature and RH Sensor

    • Leaf Wetness Sensor

    • Pessl Instruments Temperature and RH Sensor

    • Precipitation Sensor (Rain Bucket)

    • Wind Speed and Direction Sensors

    • Common Station Sensors - Knowledge Check
  3. 3

    • Introduction to Soil Moisture Theory

    • Field Capacity, Refill, Wilting Point

    • Evapotranspiration

    • Soil Moisture Theory - Knowledge Check
  4. 4

    • Overview and Tensiometric Sensors

    • Volumetric Sensors

    • Soil Moisture Sensor Hardware

    • Soil Moisture Sensors - Knowledge Check
  5. 5

    • Certification Exam