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Office Hours 22: CDX technology

Complex Dielectric through intersections (CDX) makes it possible to get accurate soil moisture measurements, even in high-salinity soils. So, how does this breakthrough technology work?

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Office Hours 21: Measuring LAI with the LP-80

Leaf Area Index (LAI) is a key indicator of canopy productivity, offering insight into how efficiently plants capture light, use water, and support overall ecosystem function.

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Office Hours 20: Hydraulic conductivity and soil moisture release curves

Making accurate hydraulic measurements and interpreting the data isn’t always straight forward. Understanding your instrumentation and the expected outcomes before heading to the field makes it easier to get accurate information your project requires.

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Office Hours 19: Avoiding common mistakes with weather stations

To get the most accurate atmospheric data for your project, it’s essential to ask the right questions—both about your project’s needs and the weather stations you're considering.

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Office Hours 18: Water potential—field measurements vs modeling

Join METER scientists Chris Chambers and Leo Rivera as they answer submitted questions and explore when it’s best to use modeling, measurement, or a combination of both.

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Office Hours 17: Soil moisture sensor installation

Accurate soil moisture data begins with proper installation. Even the most precise and durable sensors can suffer damage and inaccuracies if not installed correctly.

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Office Hours 16: Stomatal Conductance and LAI

By measuring the leaf area index (LAI) and monitoring stomatal conductance—a parameter that helps with understanding the movement of moisture and gases through the leaf's pores—you can gain significant insights into the plant's water status.

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Office Hours 15: LABROS Instruments

Time and labor are always at a premium in the lab. That’s why it is so crucial to have a system of instrumentation like LABROS that is designed to work together and complement each other.

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Office Hours 14: Hydrology

Hydraulic conductivity is easier than ever to measure thanks to tools like the SATURO and KSAT. But even with more precise and less complicated methods, each research question comes with its own specific considerations.

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Office Hours 13: Atmospheric measurements

There is a lot to consider when choosing a weather station — everything from necessary measurements and accuracy levels, to siting and maintenance.

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Office Hours 12: Soil water potential

Soil water potential is vital to understanding the water status of your plants. In this episode, Chris Chambers and Leo Rivera answer submitted questions about water potential.

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Office Hours 11: Soil moisture measurements

There’s a lot to consider when collecting soil moisture measurements. Join Chris Chambers and Leo Rivera as they discuss submitted questions all about getting the best soil moisture measurements.

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Office Hours 10: Stomatal conductance and LAI

Your canopy is trying to tell you something! Are you listening? Join Chris Chambers and Jeff Ritter in this episode of Office Hours where they answer all your questions about stomatal conductance and LAI.

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Office Hours 9: Soil particle size analysis

Join Shaun Weldon, product manager at METER Group, and Leo Rivera the Director of Scientific Outreach as they discuss what process to choose for your uses and the powerful insights that can be determined with the analysis of soil particle size.

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Office Hours 8: Weather station selection and installation

Join Jeff Ritter, product manager for Plant, Canopy, and Atmospheric monitoring instrumentation here at METER and application expert Chris Chambers as they discuss the biggest topics you should consider when selecting a weather station and installation site.

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Office Hours 7: Soil infiltration measurement methods

Learn which soil hydraulic conductivity measurement method is right for your application in this live Q&A session with our science and product experts.

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Office Hours 6: Soil water potential measurement methods

Learn which soil water potential measurement method is right for your application in this Q&A session with our science and product experts.

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Office Hours 5: Soil water content measurement methods

Learn which soil water content measurement method is right for your application in this Q&A session with our science and product experts.

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Office Hours 4: Soil moisture release curves

Learn soil moisture release curve measurement methods, best practices, applications, and more in this live Q&A session with our science and product experts.

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Office hours 3: Weather data

Learn weather measurement methods, best practices, applications, and more in this live Q&A session with our science and product experts.

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Office Hours 2: Soil hydraulic properties

Learn soil hydraulic conductivity measurement methods, best practices, applications, and more in this Q&A session with our science and product experts.

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Office Hours 1: Soil moisture

Learn soil moisture measurement methods, best practices, applications, and more in this Q&A session with our science and product experts.

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