Download or read book Development and Field Implementation of a Distributed Soil Moisture Sensor Using Heated Fiber Optics written by Arlen M. Striegl and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Developments in Heat Transfer written by Marco Aurelio Dos Santos Bernardes and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2011-09-15 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book comprises heat transfer fundamental concepts and modes (specifically conduction, convection and radiation), bioheat, entransy theory development, micro heat transfer, high temperature applications, turbulent shear flows, mass transfer, heat pipes, design optimization, medical therapies, fiber-optics, heat transfer in surfactant solutions, landmine detection, heat exchangers, radiant floor, packed bed thermal storage systems, inverse space marching method, heat transfer in short slot ducts, freezing an drying mechanisms, variable property effects in heat transfer, heat transfer in electronics and process industries, fission-track thermochronology, combustion, heat transfer in liquid metal flows, human comfort in underground mining, heat transfer on electrical discharge machining and mixing convection. The experimental and theoretical investigations, assessment and enhancement techniques illustrated here aspire to be useful for many researchers, scientists, engineers and graduate students.

Download or read book Using Fiber optic Distributed Temperature Sensing to Assess Soil Temperature Bulk Soil Thermal Properties and Soil Moisture Within the Shallow Subsurface written by Lucas Matthew Williamson and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There currently exists a gap in the field scale measurement of many soil properties. Particularly, efficient measurement of soil moisture over the field scale at depths below the top few centimeters of the soil column has proven elusive. Distributed temperature sensing (DTS) allows for the nearly continuous measurement of temperature over both a spatial and temporal scale by use of standard fiber optic cables. Measurement of temperature progression throughout a soil column can lead to estimates of bulk soil thermal properties. Theoretically, these estimated thermal properties used in conjunction with determined soil characteristics can then provide soil moisture estimates. At an experimental field site in Smith Valley, three fiber optic cables were installed into the shallow subsurface in a vertical profile at depths of 5, 10, and 15 centimeters. Cables were placed within plots of various crop types and varying irrigation schedules. The effect of both surface crop type and irrigation on subsurface soil temperature is analyzed and presented. Through inversion of the conduction equation, spatial and temporal results of thermal diffusivity across the field are assessed. Thermal response of the soil changes in accordance with wetting due to irrigation, as well as subsequent drying up of the soil.In terms of soil moisture, it continues to be difficult to accurately provide quantitative estimates, although drier soils provide much better estimates than do wet soils. Soil moisture estimates were in general agreement with observed values, but prior knowledge of the general wetness of the soil is necessary to improve the estimate. In a non-irrigated plot of tef ( eragrostis tef ), observed volumetric moisture values from the top 5 centimeters of soil ranged from 0.02 m3 /m3 to 0.18 m3 /m3 , while the estimated soil moisture contents integrated over a depth of 5 to 15 centimeters stayed fairly consistent around 0.12 m3 /m3 throughout the 25-day period. The effects of irrigation and cloudy conditions were clearly discernible, as were the relative differences between those plots receiving significant irrigation and those that remained drier throughout the study. The use of DTS in such an application can provide highly detailed pictures of temporally changing soil temperature, but progression to soil moisture estimation still remains challenging due to the non-uniqueness of the relation between soil thermal diffusivity and soil moisture content.

Download or read book Advances in Agronomy written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2018-02-14 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in Agronomy continues to be recognized as a leading reference and first-rate source for the latest research in agronomy. Each volume contains an eclectic group of reviews by leading scientists throughout the world. As always, the subjects covered are rich, varied, and exemplary of the abundant subject matter addressed by this long-running serial. - Includes numerous, timely, state-of-the-art reviews on the latest advancements in agronomy - Features distinguished, well recognized authors from around the world - Builds upon this venerable and iconic review series - Covers the extensive variety and breadth of subject matter in the crop and soil sciences

Download or read book An Introduction to Distributed Optical Fibre Sensors written by Arthur H. Hartog and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-05-25 with total page 651 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explains physical principles, unique benefits, broad categories, implementation aspects, and performance criteria of distributed optical fiber sensors (DOFS). For each kind of sensor, the book highlights industrial applications, which range from oil and gas production to power line monitoring, plant and process engineering, environmental monitoring, industrial fire and leakage detection, and so on. The text also includes a discussion of such key areas as backscattering, launched power limitations, and receiver sensitivity, as well as a concise historical account of the field’s development.

Download or read book Ecohydrological Interfaces written by Stefan Krause and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-10-12 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ecohydrological Interfaces Comprehensive overview of the process dynamics and interactions governing ecohydrological interfaces Summarizing the interdisciplinary investigation of ecohydrological interface functioning, Ecohydrological Interfaces advances the understanding of their dynamics across traditional subject boundaries. It offers a detailed explanation of the underlying mechanisms and process interactions governing ecohydrological interface functioning from the micro scale to the ecosystem and regional scale. The multidisciplinary team of authors integrates and synthesises the current understanding of process dynamics at different ecohydrological interfaces to develop a unifying concept of their ecosystem functions. The work introduces novel experimental and model-based methods for characterizing and quantifying ecohydrological interface processes, taking account of innovative sensing and tracing technologies as well as microbial and molecular biology approaches. Key questions addressed in the book include: Which conditions stimulate the transformative nature of ecohydrological interfaces? How are ecohydrological interfaces organized in space and time? How does interface activity propagate from small to large scales? How do ecohydrological interfaces react to environmental change and what is their role in processes of significant societal value? As a research level text on the functionality and performance of ecohydrological interfaces, Ecohydrological Interfaces is primarily aimed at academics and postgraduate researchers. It is also appropriate for university libraries as further reading on a range of geographical, environmental, biological, and engineering topics.

Download or read book Handbook of Soil Sciences Two Volume Set written by Pan Ming Huang and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-10-03 with total page 2249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An evolving, living organic/inorganic covering, soil is in dynamic equilibrium with the atmosphere above, the biosphere within, and the geology below. It acts as an anchor for roots, a purveyor of water and nutrients, a residence for a vast community of microorganisms and animals, a sanitizer of the environment, and a source of raw materials for co

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Download or read book Optical Sensors for Biomedical Diagnostics and Environmental Monitoring written by Banshi Dhar Gupta and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-11-06 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of plasmonics has shown extraordinary capabilities in realizing highly sensitive and accurate sensors for environmental monitoring and measurement of biological analytes. The inherent potential of such devices has led to growing interest worldwide in commercial fiber optic chemical and biosensors. Optical Sensors for Biomedical Diagnostics and Environmental Monitoring is an essential resource for students, established researchers, and industry developers in need of a reference work on both the fundamentals and latest advances in optical fiber sensor technology in biomedical diagnostics and environmental monitoring. The book includes rigorous theory and experimental techniques of surface plasmon and lossy mode resonances, as well as real-time sensing applications of resonance techniques implemented over optical fiber substrate using bulk layer and/or nanostructures as transducer and sensing layers. In addition, discussion of various design options for real-time sensors in environmental monitoring and biomedical diagnostics make the book approachable to readers from multidisciplinary fields.

Download or read book A Novel Fiber optic Soil Moisture Sensor Based on Total Internal Reflection of Light written by Aisha B. Fields and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Experiments with a Fiber Optic Soil Moisture Sensor written by Randolph Samuel Alessi and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Structural Health Monitoring of Civil Infrastructure Systems written by Vistasp M. Karbhari and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2009-08-25 with total page 553 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Structural health monitoring is an extremely important methodology in evaluating the 'health' of a structure by assessing the level of deterioration and remaining service life of civil infrastructure systems. This book reviews key developments in research, technologies and applications in this area of civil engineering. It discusses ways of obtaining and analysing data, sensor technologies and methods of sensing changes in structural performance characteristics. It also discusses data transmission and the application of both individual technologies and entire systems to bridges and buildings.With its distinguished editors and international team of contributors, Structural health monitoring of civil infrastructure systems is a valuable reference for students in civil and structural engineering programs as well as those studying sensors, data analysis and transmission at universities. It will also be an important source for practicing civil engineers and designers, engineers and researchers developing sensors, network systems and methods of data transmission and analysis, policy makers, inspectors and those responsible for the safety and service life of civil infrastructure. - Reviews key developments in research, technologies and applications - Discusses systems used to obtain and analyse data and sensor technologies - Assesses methods of sensing changes in structural performance

Download or read book 2012 International Conference on Systems and Informatics written by and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 2726 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Geotechnical Engineering in the Digital and Technological Innovation Era written by Alessio Ferrari and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-06-16 with total page 854 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book collects the keynote contributions and the papers presented at the “8th Italian Conference of Researchers in Geotechnical Engineering 2023, CNRIG’23”. The conference was held on July 5–7, 2023, at the University of Palermo (Italy), and it was organized under the auspices of the National Group of Geotechnical Engineering (GNIG). The event has been organized to promote interaction among geotechnical engineering and applied sciences, with special focus on technological and digital innovations. The book covers a wide range of classical and emerging topics in geotechnics, including innovation in laboratory testing and in situ monitoring, thermo-hydro-chemo-mechanical behavior of geo-materials, computational geomechanics, analyses of instability processes in seismic conditions, probabilistic approaches, resilience of critical infrastructures and advances in risk mitigation strategies, and eco-friendly solutions for soils and rocks stabilization. This book is intended for postgraduate students, researchers, and practitioners working on geotechnical engineering and related areas.

Download or read book Fibre Optic Methods for Structural Health Monitoring written by Branko Glisic and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-03-11 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The use of fibre optic sensors in structural health monitoring has rapidly accelerated in recent years. By embedding fibre optic sensors in structures (e.g. buildings, bridges and pipelines) it is possible to obtain real time data on structural changes such as stress or strain. Engineers use monitoring data to detect deviations from a structure’s original design performance in order to optimise the operation, repair and maintenance of a structure over time. Fibre Optic Methods for Structural Health Monitoring is organised as a step-by-step guide to implementing a monitoring system and includes examples of common structures and their most-frequently monitored parameters. This book: presents a universal method for static structural health monitoring, using a technique with proven effectiveness in hundreds of applications worldwide; discusses a variety of different structures including buildings, bridges, dams, tunnels and pipelines; features case studies which describe common problems and offer solutions to those problems; provides advice on establishing mechanical parameters to monitor (including deformations, rotations and displacements) and on placing sensors to achieve monitoring objectives; identifies methods for interpreting data according to construction material and shows how to apply numerical concepts and formulae to data in order to inform decision making. Fibre Optic Methods for Structural Health Monitoring is an invaluable reference for practising engineers in the fields of civil, structural and geotechnical engineering. It will also be of interest to academics and undergraduate/graduate students studying civil and structural engineering.