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electrical conductivity

Adaptive learning through five strands of root-zone knowledge

This project will demonstrate how the collection of five independent strands of irrigation data via a novel sensor and logging platform will link irrigator experience with measured data, link atmospheric scheduling with soil based monitoring, and link water management with solute management.

Indicator protocols: total dissolved solids + flow OR electrical conductivity + flow

Salinity is a primary water quality indicator as the presence of high concentrations of dissolved salts damages riverine ecosystems and limits the usefulness of water for stock watering and irrigated crops thus lowering agricultural productivity. Even low salt concentrations can adversely affect vegetation (both native and non-native).