Hydraulic weighing lysimeter measurement errors

E. Gordon Kruse, Christopher M.U. Neale

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Abstract

A prototype size lysimeter was studied in the laboratory to determine accuracy and sources of error that might be caused by variable pillow contact area, temperature changes in various components of the indicating mechanism, and rate of lysimeter loading. The effect of degree of inflation of the hydraulic pillows on bearing plate contact area was examined in detail and found to have a significant effect on lysimeter calibration. Hysteresis in the indicating mechanism was not significant. The effects of rapid or gradual changes in lysimeter tank mass are not found to significantly affect lysimeter response.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationLysimeters for Evapotranspiration and Environmental Measurements
PublisherPubl by ASCE
Pages133-141
Number of pages9
ISBN (Print)0872628132
StatePublished - 1991
Externally publishedYes
EventProceedings of the International Symposium on Lysimeters for Evapotranspiration and Environmental Measurements - Honolulu, HI, USA
Duration: Jul 23 1991Jul 25 1991

Publication series

NameLysimeters for Evapotranspiration and Environmental Measurements

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the International Symposium on Lysimeters for Evapotranspiration and Environmental Measurements
CityHonolulu, HI, USA
Period7/23/917/25/91

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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