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Papers on the TDR multiplexer and the TACQ program in Adobe PDF format below may be downloaded, then viewed and printed with the freeware Adobe Acrobat Reader.

1998. Evett, S. R. Coaxial multiplexer for time domain reflectometry measurement of soil water content and bulk electrical conductivity. Trans. ASAE 41(2):361-369.
Manuscript in Adobe Pdf format (413 kb).

2000. Evett, S.R. The TACQ Program for Automatic Time Domain Reflectometry Measurements: I. Design and Operating Characteristics. Trans. ASAE vol. 43(6):1939-1946.
Manuscript in Adobe format (218 kb).

2000. Evett, S.R. The TACQ Program for Automatic Time Domain Reflectometry Measurements: II. Waveform Interpretation Methods. Trans. ASAE vol. 43(6):1947-1956.
Manuscript in Adobe format (299 kb).

1998. Evett, S. R. The TACQ program for automatic measurement of water content and bulk electrical conductivity using time domain reflectometry. ASAE Paper No. 98-3182. 30 p.
Manuscript in Adobe Pdf format (226 kb).

Soil Water Measurement related files in Adobe PDF format below may be downloaded, then viewed and printed with the freeware Adobe Acrobat Reader.

2002. Hignett, C., and S.R. Evett. Neutron Thermalization. Section 3.1.3.10 In Jacob H. Dane and G. Clarke Topp (eds.) Methods of Soil Analysis. Part 4 – Physical Methods. pp. 501-521.
Manuscript in Adobe PDF format (654 kb)

2002. Evett, S.R., N. Ibragimov, B. Kamilov, Y. Esanbekov, M. Sarimsakov, J. Shadmanov, R. Mirhashimov, R. Musaev, T. Radjabov, and B. Muhammadiev. Soil moisture neutron probe calibration and use in five soils of Uzbekistan. 17th World Congress of Soil Science, August 14-21, 2002, Bangkok, Thailand, Transactions, pp. 839-1 - 839-10. (CD-ROM)
Manuscript in Adobe Pdf format (1,550 kb)

2002. Evett, Steven, Jean-Paul Laurent, Peter Cepuder, and Clifford Hignett. Neutron Scattering, Capacitance, and TDR Soil Water Content Measurements Compared on Four Continents. 17th World Congress of Soil Science, August 14-21, 2002, Bangkok, Thailand, Transactions, pp. 1021-1 - 1021-10. (CD-ROM)
Manuscript in Adobe PDF format (301 kb)

2002. Evett, S.R. Construction of a Depth Control Stand for Use with the Neutron Probe.
Manuscript in Adobe PDF format (3,047 kb).

2002. Schwartz, R.C., and S.R. Evett. Estimating hydraulic properties of a fine-textured soil using a disc infiltrometer. Soil Sci. Soc. Amer. J. 66(5):1409-1423. (Use of TDR for soil water content in the objective function)
manuscript in Adobe format (507 kb).

 

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Evett, S.R. 2001. (download presentation)
Soil Water Measurement for Agricultural Research.
Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists
98th Annual Meeting, Soil and Water Conservation Program
29 January 2001, Ft. Worth, TX.


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Evett, S.R. 2001. (download presentation)
Soil Water Measurement: Static and Dynamic Views.
California Irrigation Institute's 39th Annual Meeting,
2001 - A Measurement Odyssey: Accounting for Water
30-31 January 2001, Fresno, CA.


2001. Evett, S.R. Exploits and Endeavors in Soil Water Management and Conservation Using Nuclear Techniques. In Proc. International Symposium on Nuclear Techniques in Integrated Plant Nutrient, Water and Soil Management. Vienna, Austria, 16-20 October 2000 International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, Austria. (CDROM)
Manuscript in Adobe format (634 kb).

2000. Baumhardt, R.L., R.J. Lascano, and S.R. Evett. Soil material, temperature, and salinity effects on calibration of multisensor capacitance probes. Soil Sci. Soc. Amer. J. 64(6)1940-1946. Nov.-Dec. 2000.
Manuscript in Adobe format (1,475 kb).

2000. Evett, S.R. Nuclear Gauge Module I, Design, Theory, and Operation. Pp. NGMI-1 to NGMI-23 In Nuclear Gauge Train-the-Trainer Course, USDA-Radiation Safety Staff, Beltsville, MA.
Manuscript in Adobe format (938 kb).

1995. Evett, S. R. and Steiner, J. L. Precision of neutron scattering and capacitance type soil water content gauges from field calibration. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 59(4):961-968.
Manuscript in Adobe format (218 kb).


NP_SAMP.PDF 171922 03-19-98 3:58p Guide to Neutron Probe Calibration


1994. Evett, S. R. TDR-Temperature arrays for analysis of field soil thermal properties. pp. 320-327. In Proc. Symp. on TDR in Environment Infrastructure and Mining Application, Northwestern Univ., Evanston, IL.
Manuscript in Adobe format (147 kb).

1993. Evett, S. R., Howell, T. A., Steiner, J. L., and Cresap, J. L. Evapotranspiration by soil water balance using TDR and neutron scattering. pp. 914-921. In R. G. Allen and C.M.U. Neale (eds.) Management of Irrigation and Drainage Systems, Integrated Perspectives. Am. Soc. Civil Engr., New York, NY. (reviewed proceedings)
Manuscript in Adobe format (375 kb).

2000. Evett, S.R. Some Aspects of Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR), Neutron Scattering, and Capacitance Methods of Soil Water Content Measurement. Pp. 5-49 In Comparison of soil water measurement using the neutron scattering, time domain reflectometry and capacitance methods. International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, Austria, IAEA-TECDOC-1137.
Manuscript in Adobe format (1,267 kb).

 

Soil Moisture Monitoring Choices for Irrigation Management. Evett, S.R.
In: Techniques for Irrigation Management
in the 21st Century. Texas Council of
Chapters SWCS 33rd Annual Meeting
Kerrville, TX, June 16, 1999.

Soil Moisture by Appearance and Feel: PDF files with graphics  
Sandy clay loam, loam, and silt loam soils. Download loamy.pdf
Sandy loam and fine sandy loam soils. Download salo_fsl.pdf
Fine sand and loamy fine sand soils. Download fs_lsan.pdf
Clay, clay loam, and silty clay loam soils. Download clayey.pdf


The International Atomic Energy Agency has a bibliography of neutron probe references from the Report of a Consultants Meeting, The Comparison of Three Soil Water Assessment Methods. Vienna, 23-25 November 1998. IAEA, Vienna (1999).