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The CRNS probe measures soil moisture and snow water equivalent, on a large scale and in real time.
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The Finapp probe is a patented CRNS soil moisture sensor that measures soil water content and Snow Water Equivalent across representative areas, continuously and without disturbing the soil. Unlike a buried point sensor, this soil moisture probe reads an entire field from a single pole-mounted unit: 5 to 10 hectares of coverage, down to 50 cm in the soil, with continuous data and no gaps.
Daily moisture
7 days
Unique Pros
Unique Pros
Two variables that normally require two separate instruments, delivered by one CRNS probe. Soil moisture on every model as standard, Snow Water Equivalent with a two-probe setup.
- At scale. 5 to 10 hectares, 40 metres of snowpack
- In depth. 50 cm underground, up to 10,000 mm water equivalent
- Real time. No gaps
- Non-invasive. Nothing buried, nothing disturbed
Patented Innovation
Patented Innovation
A patented CRNS soil moisture probe built around a Lithium-6 detector, with real-time validation on site. Finapp has patented the next generation of CRNS probes, built around a Lithium-6 detector.
- Compact and light. 40×30×18 cm, ≈8 kg. Ready for the field, not just the lab
- Muon counting on board. Real-time validation, right at the site
- 0.5 Wh. True off-grid operation, wherever the data matters
Soil Water Content
18.6%
Maximum Flexibility
Maximum Flexibility
Unlike conventional sensors, which need a dedicated instrument per variable and scale, Finapp covers it all with one design.
- Two in one. Soil moisture standard, SWE with a two-probe setup
- Same physics, scalable sensitivity. All models detect neutrons and muons; only the counting rate changes.
- Every fields. Agriculture to civil protection to research
Connected by Design
Connected by Design
Everything you need to get soil moisture data out is already inside the probe.
- Datalogger built in. No extra hardware
- Connected everywhere. Cellular, satellite, or radio, straight to the Finapp cloud
- Your data, your way. API access or direct FTP transfer
- A complete station. SDI-12 support plus optional rain, temperature, humidity, and pressure sensors
Technical Resources
Access full system documentation
Explore detailed specifications, operational requirements and integration guidelines for the Finapp soil moisture probe.
| Measurement Principle | Cosmic Ray Neutron Sensing (CRNS) |
| Measured Parameters | Soil moisture (GWC), Snow Water Equivalent |
| Coverage Radius | ~125-175 m (at sea level) |
| Depth Range | 30–50 cm (soil) and ~20 m (snow) |
| Installation | Above-ground (2 m), pole-mounted |
| Communication | 2G-4G / Ethernet / Satalitte / SDI12 |
| Data Access | Cloud platform, API, exportable datasets |
| Power | Low consumption 0.5 Wh for SM and 1.3Wh for SWE |
| Weight | Approx. 8 kg depending on installation type |
| Neutrons Counting Rate | 1’000-4’000 c/h – depending on the models |
| Muons Counting Rate | 4’000-6’000 c/h – depending on the models |
| Data Logging | Built-in data logger or seamless integration with yours |
Probe operation
Measure water in soil and snow
The same probe works all year round: in summer it measures the water in the soil, in winter the water stored in the snowpack.
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Soil Water Content
18.6%
Next irrigation
36
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Daily moisture
7 days
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Irrigation Need Level
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Deployment & Integration
Designed for real-world deployment Installing the soil moisture probe:
Designed for real-world deployment. From installation to live data, the probe integrates seamlessly into operational workflows without requiring complex infrastructure or extensive site preparation.
Applications
Built for real-world water challenges
Real-time measurement for the sectors where water matters most, from field-scale irrigation to critical infrastructure and seasonal resource planning.
faq
Soil moisture probe FAQ
Find answers about deployment, data access, and technical specifications.
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The probe measures water content across a representative surface area with a radius of up to approximately 180 meters, depending on environmental conditions. This enables field-scale measurement with a single device.
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The probe measures volumetric soil water content down to approximately 30–50 cm, providing subsurface insight beyond surface-level readings.
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No. The probe is installed above ground and does not require soil penetration or distributed sensor arrays. This minimizes site disturbance and simplifies deployment.
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The Finapp Probe measures gravimetric and volumetric soil water content (VWC) and can be figured for snow water equivalent (SWE) monitoring, depending on application.
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Data is transmitted via 2G / 4G LTE or SDI-12 and can be accessed through the Finapp platform or integrated into external systems via API.
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Traditional probes measure a single point in the soil. The Finapp Probe measures representative conditions across a wide area, reducing variability and improving decision reliability.
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Yes. The CRNS method is supported by peer-reviewed research and protected by international patents. The probe has been deployed across multiple countries and climates.
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The probe is designed for long-term outdoor deployment and operates across diverse environmental conditions, including agricultural fields and mountainous snow basins.