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A Simple Multisampler for Hydraulic Soil Probes
Author(s) -
Zerkoune M. A.,
Shapiro C. A.,
Post L.
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
soil science society of america journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.836
H-Index - 168
eISSN - 1435-0661
pISSN - 0361-5995
DOI - 10.2136/sssaj1998.03615995006200050028x
Subject(s) - sampling (signal processing) , computer science , range (aeronautics) , orientation (vector space) , fertilizer , sampling scheme , simple (philosophy) , environmental science , tray , soil science , mathematics , statistics , engineering , mechanical engineering , computer vision , geometry , ecology , aerospace engineering , filter (signal processing) , estimator , biology , philosophy , epistemology
Nutrient distribution near fertilizer bands is studied by sampling soil perpendicular to band orientation. These studies require intensive hand sampling, which is time consuming and difficult. More research can be conducted if sampling techniques are improved and made cost effective. We designed and constructed a multisampler system that fits a hydraulic probe and doubled sampling efficiency. The system consists of a sampler, sampling tubes, a template, and a tray to hold soil boxes. These components can be used to construct a sampler and a template that correspond to a specific sampling scheme, and can be adapted to a wide range of configurations. The system can be constructed with tools readily available at most farm shops and the materials are easily obtainable.