Published 1981 | Version v1
Miscellaneous

Use of the neutron moisture meter in soil moisture determinations

  • 1. Fruit and Fruit Technology Research Inst., Stellenbosch (South Africa)

Description

In this article the advantages, disadvantages, principles and calibration of the neutron moisture meter are shortly discussed, as well as the effect of soil density and type on the calibration curve of the neutron moisture meter

Part of:
Short course on the use of radioisotopes in agriculture

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (Afrikaans)
Die gebruik van die neutronvogmeter in grondvogbepalings

Publishing Information

Imprint Title
Short course on the use of radioisotopes in agriculture, 22 to 24 April 1981, Pretoria
Imprint Pagination
212 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 7.1-7.17.
Report number
INIS-mf--6593

Conference

Title
Short course on the use of radioisotopes in agriculture.
Dates
22 - 24 Apr 1981.
Place
Pretoria, South Africa.

INIS

Country of Publication
South Africa
Country of Input or Organization
South Africa
INIS RN
12624593
Subject category
S58: GEOSCIENCES;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference, Numerical Data
Descriptors DEI
CALIBRATION; COMPILED DATA; DENSITY; HUMIDITY; NEUTRON DETECTORS; SOILS
Descriptors DEC
DATA; INFORMATION; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; NUMERICAL DATA; PHYSICAL PROPERTIES; RADIATION DETECTORS

Optional Information

Notes
Imprint:Kortkursus oor die gebruik van radioaktiewe isotope in die landbou, 22 tot 24 April 1981, Pretoria.