HYDROSTICK
MULTILEVEL MODULAR PROBE
HYDROSTICK® is the first multilevel modular probe to integrate multiple sensors at different depths within a single wireless device. It consists of a top module for control, transmission, and power, along with three sensor modules that can be combined on demand. This creates a sensor capable of measuring at various depths, reaching up to 120 centimeters.
HYDROSTICK® Sensor Groups:
- Group 1: Measures volumetric water content, water tension, apparent electrical conductivity, and soil temperature. Enables soil suction curve analysis and texture classification based on USDA standards.
- Group 2: Measures volumetric water content, four-wire electrical conductivity, total salt content, and soil temperature.
- Group 3: Temperature, pH, and content of the main nutrients: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK).
CUSTOMIZED TO YOUR NEEDS
HYDROSTICK® is developed under the European Commission’s LIFE Programme. This rod-shaped, modular, multilevel sensor is designed for full configurability. Users can select the modules that best suit their needs and applications. It now offers simplified installation and optimized operational costs.
SOIL WATER RETENTION CURVE
At the Digital Twin Management Unit level, an Agronomic Analysis section is available.
This section displays the soil water retention curve for each monitored location. The curve represents the relationship between soil water content (Volumetric Water Content, %) and matric potential (Water Potential, kPa), providing valuable information about the soil’s ability to retain water.
Additionally, this section allows you to compare your soil’s water retention curve with the twelve standardized USDA soil curves, classified according to their texture. It also provides the theoretical soil water retention parameters, including Saturation Point, Field Capacity, Refill Point, and Permanent Wilting Point.
In other words, you can compare your soil’s water retention capacity with that of the twelve standardized USDA soil types. This enables you to estimate the theoretical Volumetric Water Content (%) corresponding to the Saturation Point, Field Capacity, Refill Point, and Permanent Wilting Point, helping you better understand your soil’s water dynamics and optimize irrigation management.
