Design of a New Sensor for Determination of the Effects of Tractor Field Usage in Southern Spain: Soil Sinkage and Alterations in the Cone Index and Dry Bulk Density

Design of a New Sensor for Determination of the Effects of Tractor Field Usage in Southern Spain: Soil Sinkage and Alterations in the Cone Index and Dry Bulk Density

Variations in sinkage and cone index are of crucial importance when planning fieldwork, and for determining the trafficability of farm machinery. Many studies have highlighted the link between higher values of these parameters and dramatic decreases in crop yield. Variations in the dry bulk density...

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Main Authors: Diego L. Valera, Jesús Gil, Juan Agüera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-10-01
Series:Sensors
Subjects:
soil compaction
trafficability
profile meters
rut depth
tractor traffic
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/12/10/13480

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