MPS-2 & MPS-6
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ABOUT THE MPS-2 & MPS-6
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About the MPS-2 & MPS-6
The MPS-2 and MPS-6 measure the water potential and temperature
of soil and other porous materials. These sensors have a low power
requirement which makes them ideal for permanent burial in the soil
and continuous reading with a data logger or periodic reading with
a handheld reader.
The only functional difference between the MPS-2 and MPS-6 is
the amount of effort spent calibrating the sensor. Each MPS-2 has a
two point calibration that results in a fair degree of accuracy, while
the MPS-6 has a six point calibration that results in research-grade
accuracy.
Figure 1: MPS-2 & MPS-6 Components
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