Moisture Mapping is a critical tool for farmers, landscapers, and anyone else who wants to understand the distribution of soil moisture on their property. By mapping soil moisture, you can identify areas that are too wet or too dry, and take steps to address the problem.

This can lead to increased crop yields, reduced water usage, and improved plant health.

### Moisture Monitoring Equipment

Moisture Mapping is accomplished using a suite of monitoring tools. These tools collect data on soil moisture levels at different depths and locations.

The most common type of tool used to measure soil moisture is a tensiometer. Tensiometers measure the soil water potential, or the force with which water is held in the soil. Other tools include soil moisture sensors, which measure the electrical conductivity of the soil, and neutron probes, which measure the amount of hydrogen in the soil.

### What Tool is Used to Measure Moisture?

The most common tool used to measure soil moisture is a tensiometer. Tensiometers are relatively inexpensive and easy to use, and they provide accurate measurements of soil water potential.

Tensiometers consist of a porous ceramic cup that is filled with water. The cup is connected to a tube, which is in turn connected to a vacuum gauge. The vacuum gauge measures the amount of suction that is required to pull water out of the cup. The greater the suction, the drier the soil.

Tensiometers are typically installed at different depths in the soil profile, and they can be used to monitor soil moisture over time. This information can be used to identify areas that are too wet or too dry, and to adjust irrigation schedules accordingly.