Soil moisture probe: Finapp CRNS for smart agriculture

Why Choose Finapp for Soil Moisture Measurement?

Our technology is designed to solve the limitations of standard capacitive sensors, offering a neutron probe for soil moisture measurement that is robust and reliable.

• Full-scale Soil Moisture Measurement: covers about 5 hectares with a single device, minimizing the need for multiple sensors and providing a true average of the field.
• In-Depth Analysis: gain insights into soil moisture content up to 50 cm depth (root zone) without physical contact.
• Real-Time Data: access continuously updated data to make timely and informed decisions for irrigation and drought management.
• Non-invasive: installed 2m above ground, the cosmic ray soil moisture sensor does not disrupt daily on-site activities. Nothing is buried inside the soil, avoiding damage from ploughing.
• Universal Accuracy: it is not affected by different types of soil, salinity, or biomass.

Finapp fills the critical gap between satellite remote sensing (too low resolution) and point sensors (too localized). We offer advanced, comprehensive insights into soil moisture. Our goal is to deliver in-depth and large-scale actionable knowledge that empowers advanced Decision Support Systems for agriculture and environmental monitoring.

Finapp soil moisture probe in action

With installations in over 20 countries, Finapp’s soil moisture measurement solutions are helping farmers, researchers, and environmentalists transform water management practices. From optimizing irrigation in vineyards to monitoring catchment areas, our technology is field-proven.

While this solution focuses on agricultural needs, the underlying technology—our patented Finapp Probe—is highly versatile. The same hardware can be configured for Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) monitoring in cold environments or mounted on vehicles as a Rover for dynamic leak detection mapping. Visit our Products & Services hub for a complete overview of how CRNS can serve your industry.

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