FINAPP SM
A CRNS probe for measuring Soil Moisture contactless, in real time, over a radius of 125m (5ha), from 0-50cm depth.
Benefit & features
- Real time measurement
- Contactless
- Non-invasive
- Spatial scale 5-10 ha
- Insensitivity to soil salinity, bulk density, texture and surface roughness
- Depth 0-50cm
- Remote IoT telemetry options
- Passive sensor
- Instant installation
- No consumable or moving parts
- Very low power consumption
- Overcoming the limits of point sensors and satellite measurements
- Ten-year maintenance cycle
Overview
The FinappSM is a soil water content sensor measuring with CRNS technology.
This soil moisture sensor was developed for environmental monitoring, hydrogeological risks and smart agriculture. The FinappSM is the ideal equipment for proximity measurements as it performs non-contact measurement and is able to cover medium to large areas, considering interesting depths for these applications, making continuous measurement available.
Cosmic rays come from space and in contact with the Earth’s atmosphere generate a cascade of particles, including fast neutrons. The latter have the peculiarity of interacting mainly with water molecules.
When they come into contact with water in the ground or snow, part of the fast neutrons is absorbed and part is reflected back into the air, losing part of the initial energy: thus slow neutrons are born.
A large difference between the number of fast and slow neutrons implies a large amount of water and vice versa. Since fast neutrons have enough energy to penetrate inside the ground for many cm (meters in snow), the given figure is representative in depth.
Since slow neutrons are distributed over large distances, it is possible to monitor the water content over vast areas, about 5 hectares at sea level.
The non-contact sensor technology of Soil Moisture Finapp superbly overcomes the limitations of point sensors and satellite measurements.
Application
- Smart Irrigation
- Smart Agriculture
- Landslides Monitoring
- Flooding
- Wildfire Risk
- Hydrological Hazards
- Enviromental monitoring
Specification
| Main output | Soil Moisture / Soil Water Content |
|---|---|
| Range | 0% – 100% |
| Measuring units | 1. Percentual % 2. Gravimetrics (Kg/Kg) 3. Volumetrics (m3/m3; introducing soil texture value) |
| Footprint | 5ha (120-140m radius) |
| Neutrons counting | 900 neutrons/h* |
| Muons counting for real time on site validation | 4,000 muons/h* |
| Barometric pressure | 900-1100 mBar; included |
| Electrical consumption | 0.5Wh (40mA @ 12V) agg. peak 1.22A @ 12V |
| Case | ABS Plastic, IP67, 40x30x17cm |
| Power supply | Autonomous: Battery & Solar Panel 17.1-30V / max 35W External: 11.5-15V External: 9.6-15V by SDI12 interface USBC: 5V |
| Temperature of use | -40°C / +65°C |
| Web interface | 2G/3G/4G (SIM included) |
| Data access | 1. Web Interface 2. API 3. MicroSD 4. USB / RS232 5. SDI12 |
| Location identification | GPS (on demand) |
| Optional interfaces** | RS-232; RS-485; SDI-12 |
| Optional parameters | Rain Gauge; External Temperature & Humidity |
Optional accessories
| Model | Features |
|---|---|
| FR010 | Pole |
| FR011 | Tripod |
| FR003 | 40W solar Panel |
| FR012 | 18 Ah battery |
| FM007 | Sdi-12 Output |
Ordering Information
| Model | Features |
|---|---|
| Brackets for anchoring to 40-50mm pole (default 48mm) | |
| Cable with connector for connection to external power supply | |
| FR002 | 20W Solar Panel |
| FR015 | 7 Ah Battery included |
| Instruction Manual |
Scopri le applicazioni della nostra Sonda
Agricoltura
Finapp sostiene l’agricoltura di precisione fornendo una conoscenza unica dell’umidità del suolo, per una miglior strategia irrigua così da raggiungere gli Obiettivi di Sviluppo Sostenibile (SDGs) sull’uso efficiente dell’acqua e sull’eliminazione della fame.
Ricerca scientifica
Grazie al conteggio di neutroni cosmici, muoni e raggi gamma, tutto in un unico strumento, le sonde Finapp rappresentano un mezzo versatile e innovativo in molteplici ambiti della ricerca scientifica.
Risorsa Idrica
L’importanza di quantificare la risorsa idrica immagazzinata nel manto nevoso risulta strategica per la sua gestione ai fini agricoli, industriali e domestici. Finapp valuta la Risorsa Idrica disponibile attraverso la determinazione dell’equivalente in acqua della neve (Snow Water Equivalent).
Monitoraggio ambientale
Frane, alluvioni e incendi rappresentano un grave rischio comune a molti parte del Mondo. Scoprite come le sonde Finapp aiutano a mitigare l’impatto negativo di questi agenti su persone, habitat naturali, trasporti ed economia.
Perdite d’acqua
Grazie alla tecnologia CRNS e alle innovative sonde Finapp, è possibile pre-localizzare le perdite della rete idrica, monitorando fino a 150 km al giorno, in modo da avere sempre sotto controllo lo stato completo delle vostre tubature.
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Casi studio, Poster, Abstract, Letteratura
Finapp ha inventato un nuovo modo di misurare l’acqua! Finapp ha sviluppato la sonda in grado di contare i Neutroni Cosmici, cambiando radicalmente l’hardware, ed innovando gli algoritmi che mettono a disposizione dell’utilizzatore informazioni impattanti sulle sue decisioni.
