Soil Moisture Monitoring (Location-Specific) Checklist
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Site Selection & Characterization
Defining the specific location(s) for soil moisture monitoring and understanding their characteristics.
GPS Coordinates of Monitoring Site
Field Identifier/Name
Elevation (meters)
Soil Type (Dominant)
Slope (%)
Description of Landscape Features (e.g., drainage patterns, presence of vegetation)
Depth to Water Table (if known, meters)
Aspect (Direction Slope Faces)
Sensor Selection & Calibration
Choosing appropriate soil moisture sensors and ensuring their accuracy through calibration.
Sensor Technology Selected:
Manufacturer Recommended Calibration Range (kPa):
Calibration Procedure Description:
Calibration Value at Field Capacity (Vol % or kPa):
Calibration Value at Wilting Point (Vol % or kPa):
Date of Initial Calibration:
Upload Calibration Data Sheet/Report:
Notes/Observations During Calibration:
Installation & Deployment
Properly installing and positioning sensors in the field.
Precise GPS Coordinates of Sensor Location
Depth of Sensor Installation (cm)
Distance from Plant Stem (cm)
Soil Type at Installation Point
Orientation of Sensor (relative to slope)
Notes on Installation Conditions (e.g., rocks, obstacles)
Date of Sensor Installation
Data Acquisition & Transmission
Setting up the system for collecting and transmitting soil moisture data.
Sensor Sampling Frequency (minutes)
Data Transmission Protocol
Data Logging Method
Signal Strength (dBm) - Initial Measurement
Notes on Initial Data Acquisition Setup
Date of Initial Data Acquisition
Time of Initial Data Acquisition
Data Management & Analysis
Organizing, storing, and interpreting the collected soil moisture data.
Sensor ID(s) Associated with Data
Data Import Date
Average Soil Moisture (%)
Soil Temperature (°C)
Data Quality Flag
Notes/Comments on Data
Soil Bulk Density (g/cm³)
Supporting Data Files (e.g., rainfall data)
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Regularly maintaining equipment and addressing any issues that arise.
Last Sensor Battery Replacement Date
Sensor Power Level (%), if applicable
Sensor Communication Status
Describe any observed sensor issues (e.g., erratic readings, physical damage)
Data Logging Status
Date of Last Sensor Calibration/Verification
Notes from Maintenance/Troubleshooting (e.g., steps taken to resolve issues)
Sensor Physical Condition
Reporting & Actionable Insights
Communicating findings and using data to inform irrigation and other agricultural practices.
Average Soil Moisture (%):
Soil Moisture Deficit (mm):
Irrigation Trigger Status:
Date of Last Irrigation Event:
Time of Last Irrigation Event:
Observations & Notes (e.g., weather conditions, crop appearance):
Next Action Recommended:
Supporting Imagery (Photos of soil/plants):
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