The Soil Moisture Content Determination using Interdigital Sensor

Authors

  • V. Markevicius Kaunas University of Technology
  • D. Navikas Kaunas University of Technology
  • A. Valinevicius Kaunas University of Technology
  • D. Andriukaitis Kaunas University of Technology
  • M. Cepenas Kaunas University of Technology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5755/j01.eee.18.10.3055

Keywords:

soil humidity, modelled interdigital, capacitance sensors, electrical impedance, material properties

Abstract

During geological soil examination humidity of the soil was decided to be measured using interdigital capacitance sensors. Using software „COMSOL v4.2“ the sensors were modelled and optimal sizes for use with AD 5933/34 chip were selected. Electrical impedance has proven to be the most suitable parameter for humidity measurement. Optimal probing frequency, geometry of the sensor and electrical impedance to humidity function were modelled.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5755/j01.eee.18.10.3055

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Published

2012-12-10

How to Cite

Markevicius, V., Navikas, D., Valinevicius, A., Andriukaitis, D., & Cepenas, M. (2012). The Soil Moisture Content Determination using Interdigital Sensor. Elektronika Ir Elektrotechnika, 18(10), 25-28. https://doi.org/10.5755/j01.eee.18.10.3055

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 10 (2012)

Section

ELECTRONICS

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