Theta probe calibration for forest floor duff

Date

2009

Authors

Raaflaub, L.D.
Valeo, C.

Journal Title

Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Publisher

Agricultural Institute of Canada

Abstract

The Theta Probe is calibrated for duff (forest floor organic matter) water content using samples collected from six boreal forest stands. Values of a0 1.0, a1 5.8 and uncertainty in duff water content of 90.09 m3m 3 were determined. Results were consistent regardless of tree type or duff depth.

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Keywords

Porous media moisture, duff, calibration, Theta Probe, boreal forest

Citation

Raaflaub, L. D.and Valeo, C. 2009. Theta probe calibration for forest floor duff. Canadian Journal of Soil Science. 89: 315-318.