Spectrum Technologies Field Scout TDR 250 User Manual

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Glossary
EC: Electrical Conductivity. A measure of how well the soil solu-
tion conducts electricity. The EC is influenced by the amount of
salt and water in the soil.
TDR: Time Domain Reflectometry. A technique for measuring soil
moisture content that uses the fact that water has a much higher
dielectric permittivity than air, soil minerals, and organic matter.
VWC: Volumetric Water Content. The percent of the soil volume
that is filled with water. At saturation, the VWC will equal the soil
porosity.

Spectrum Technologies Field Scout TDR 250 Specifications

General

Brand	Spectrum Technologies
Model	Field Scout TDR 250
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English