Infiltrometer
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006538
A device used to measure the rate at which water penetrates the soil surface. It typically consists of a cylinder driven into the ground, with water added to the cylinder to observe its disappearance over time. Measurements are expressed in units of depth per unit time, such as millimeters per hour.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-006538 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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