Frequently Asked Questions about Soil Moisture Sensor Irrigation Controllers (SMS): AEC576/WC238, 9/2015

Paul Monaghan; Ondine Wells; Michael  Dukes; Maria Morera; Laura A. Warner

doi:10.32473/edis-wc238-2015

Vol. 2015 No. 9, Historical Fact Sheets

Vol. 2015 No. 9

Frequently Asked Questions about Soil Moisture Sensor Irrigation Controllers (SMS): AEC576/WC238, 9/2015

Historical Fact Sheets

https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc238-2015

Published 2015-12-01

Paul Monaghan⁺⁻
Ondine Wells⁺⁻
Michael Dukes⁺⁻
Maria Morera⁺⁻
Laura A. Warner⁺⁻

Paul Monaghan

University of Florida

Ondine Wells

University of Florida

Michael Dukes

University of Florida

Maria Morera

University of Florida

Laura A. Warner

University of Florida

An example of a soil moisture sensor control panel.

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Monaghan, Paul, Ondine Wells, Michael Dukes, Maria Morera, and Laura A. Warner. 2015. “Frequently Asked Questions about Soil Moisture Sensor Irrigation Controllers (SMS): AEC576 WC238, 9 2015”. EDIS 2015 (9). Gainesville, FL:4. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc238-2015.

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A soil moisture sensor (SMS) is a device that detects how much moisture is in the soil and prevents an irrigation system from running when it is not needed. This 4-page fact sheet explains how the technology functions as well as how to install, program, operate, and maintain an SMS for a money- and water-wise sustainable home landscape that’s lush and beautiful. Written by Paul Monaghan, Ondine Wells, Michael Dukes, Maria Morera, and Laura Warner, and published by the Department of Agricultural Education and Communications, September 2015.

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Shedd, M., Dukes, M. D., Miller, G. L. (2007). Evaluation of Evapotranspiration and Soil Moisture-based Irrigation Control on Turfgrass. Proceedings ASCE EWRI World Environmental & Water Resources Congress May 15-19, 2007, Tampa, FL. https://doi.org/10.1061/40927(243)238

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