A dynamic cone penetrometer for measuring soil penetration resistance

• Published in: Soil Science Society of America journal Vol. 66; no. 4; pp. 1320 - 1324
• Main Authors: Herrick, Jeffrey E., Jones, Tim L.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Madison Soil Science Society 01.07.2002; Soil Science Society of America; American Society of Agronomy
• Subjects: Agricultural engineering; Biological and medical sciences; Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology; Measuring instruments; Penetrometers; Soils

Recognition of the importance of soil compaction is increasing, but instrument cost, measurement repeatability, and data interpretation limit its measurement on agricultural and rangelands. The dynamic penetrometer described here follows American Society of Agricutlural Engineers standards, but repl...