Ensemble sensors

Below are just a few of the components we use to develop and automate irrigation recommendations.

Infrared leaf temperature sensor

Ensemble Scientific’s infrared leaf temperature sensor (ES-IRT) measures both leaf temperature and ambient air temperature. A leaf that is conducting photosynthesis is a leaf that is transpiring. When transpiring, the leaf is cooler than ambient temperature. This difference between leaf temperature and air temperature helps to determine if the plant is water-stressed or not.

Soil water potential + temperature sensor

Ensemble Scientific’s Soil Water Potential + Temperature Sensor (ES-SWP) provides a digital output of soil water potential and soil temperature. It covers the range of soil water potential required for optimal growth and maximum crop productivity. Installation is fast and easy installation using a cordless drill + auger bit. Because the ES-SWP sensor measures soil water potential, it does not require calibration. Soil water potential is a measure of water availability to plant roots, and all plants are influenced directly by soil water potential.