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A new wireless underground network system for continuous monitoring of soil water contents
Author(s) -
Ritsema Coen J.,
Kuipers Henk,
Kleiboer Leon,
van den Elsen Erik,
Oostindie Klaas,
Wesseling Jan G.,
Wolthuis JanWillem,
Havinga Paul
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
water resources research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.863
H-Index - 217
eISSN - 1944-7973
pISSN - 0043-1397
DOI - 10.1029/2008wr007071
Subject(s) - operability , default gateway , wireless sensor network , dissemination , gateway (web page) , computer science , wireless network , wireless , computer network , data collection , telecommunications , engineering , world wide web , software engineering , statistics , mathematics
A new stand‐alone wireless embedded network system has been developed recently for continuous monitoring of soil water contents at multiple depths. This paper presents information on the technical aspects of the system, including the applied sensor technology, the wireless communication protocols, the gateway station for data collection, and data transfer to an end user Web page for disseminating results to targeted audiences. Results from the first test of the network system are presented and discussed, including lessons learned so far and actions to be undertaken in the near future to improve and enhance the operability of this innovative measurement approach.