Soil moisture probe review

Specifications

• Scope:

  Review of soil moisture probe data for 2011 including:

  • produce time series data record for each irrigation zone
  • review trends in soil salinity, effective irrigation, deep drainage, waterlogging, plant water use
  • check full and refill points and adjust as required
  • conduct site audit
• Benefit to Client:

  This project provided the client with data to inform adaptive management including:

  • matching irrigation application rate to tree water use
  • reviewing irrigation scheduling of each area
  • understanding overall system water and salt balance
• Market Sector: Oil and Gas
• Capabilities:
  • Irrigated forest & fodder crops for beneficial use of waste water
  • Groundwater and salinity management
  • Monitoring and database management
• Location: Queensland
• Year: 2011