Evapotranspirometer
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005492
A specialized instrument used to measure the combined water loss from a vegetated surface due to evaporation and plant transpiration. It typically consists of a lysimeter, which is a container of soil with plants, weighed to determine water changes. This device provides direct measurements of evapotranspiration for specific crops or ecosystems under controlled conditions.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-005492 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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