5. Alternatives to the use of conventional sensors

Although SWD is commonly measured with electronic or mechanical sensors there are a number of alternatives

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1.  Dew point hygrometers

1.1: OPTICAL DEW-POINT HYGROMETER AND SENSOR made by : OPTIGUIDE LTD.

1.2 New Optical method to measure leaf wetness

by B.H. Heusinkveld.
so in the 10th Symposium on Meteorological Observations and Instrumentation, p
300, AMS 11 - 16 Jan. 1998.

2. Infra-red thermometry

2.1 John Sadler's methodology

3. Dew point depression

3.1 Example from Paddy rice.

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