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Providing detailed step-by-step practical instructions for three different methods of Biomass Water Equivalent (BWE) estimation
It includes the detailed use of the cosmic ray-neutron sensors (CRNS) itself as a detector of BWE in an innovative approach
Includes clear illustrations
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Table of contents (4 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
About this book
This open access book provides methods for the estimation of Biomass Water Equivalent (BEW), an essential step for improving the accuracy of area-wide soil moisture by cosmic-ray neutron sensors (CRNS). Three techniques are explained in detail: (i) traditional in-situ destructive sampling, (ii) satellite based remote sensing of plant surfaces, and (iii) biomass estimation via the use of the CRNS itself. The advantages and disadvantages of each method are discussed along with step by step instructions on proper procedures and implementation.
Authors and Affiliations
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FAO/IAEA Division of Nuclear Techniques, Soil and Water Man & Crop Nutrition Laboratory, Seibersdorf, Austria
Ammar Wahbi, Gerd Dercon
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FAO/IAEA Division of Nuclear Techniques, Soil and Water Man & Crop Nutrition Section, Vienna, Austria
Lee Heng
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Cosmic Ray Neutron Sensing: Estimation of Agricultural Crop Biomass Water Equivalent
Authors: Ammar Wahbi, Lee Heng, Gerd Dercon
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-69539-6
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) 2018
License: CC BY IGO
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-69538-9Published: 02 July 2018
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-09894-0Published: 22 February 2019
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-69539-6Published: 05 April 2018
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: X, 33
Number of Illustrations: 4 b/w illustrations, 22 illustrations in colour
Topics: Agriculture, Hydrology/Water Resources, Environmental Science and Engineering