Get more out of every visit
Saturated hydraulic conductivity is a pain to measure in the
field. And that's only the beginning. When you get back to the
office, you still have to convert the raw data into hydraulic
conductivity and infiltration rates. We think you should spend less
time on complexity and more time being productive. That's why we
automated almost everything in the new SATURO.
Set it up, and leave
The SATURO dual-head infiltrometer does almost everything for
you. It's fully automated and doesn't require post-processing of
data. Use the borehole accessory kit to auger a borehole to depths
of up to 2 m (6 ft), install the ring, connect the hoses, and push
start. It's that simple.
The infiltrometer automatically measures infiltration rates, and
the control unit calculates field saturated hydraulic conductivity
(Kfs) on the fly. That means if you need a value right away, it's
there. If you want to dig deeper, you can always download the raw
data.
With this infiltrometer, one person can do everything
Unlike double ring systems, the SATURO infiltrometer is designed
for one person to carry and set up. Plus, it requires way less
water than other infiltrometer and permeator methods, saving you a
ton of time and effort. How? The SATURO ponds water on top of the
soil and uses air pressure to create two different pressure heads.
It uses a pump to automatically maintain the correct water
levels.
No more constant measuring and adjusting
SATURO operates unattended, which means you can get other field
work done instead of having to babysit the instrument. And, you can
run multiple instruments simultaneously, allowing you to further
maximize the efficiency of your time in the field.
Eliminate guessing
Single and double ring infiltrometers require you to know-or
guess-the "alpha factor" (soil macroscopic capillary length) to
manually correct for three-dimensional flow. The SATURO
infiltrometer changes everything. It automates the well-established
dual head method which measures infiltration at two different
pressure heads to estimate sorptivity. This simplifies the
three-dimensional flow analysis, allowing you to determine field
saturated hydraulic conductivity without making any dubious
assumptions. And the best part is that it does all the calculations
for you, saving you hours of tedium.
A simple, precise solution
The SATURO infiltrometer combines automation and simplified data
analysis together in one system. It even computes infiltration
rates and field saturated hydraulic conductivity on the fly. And
the SATURO is recommended by the Soil Health Institute as a
standard method for measuring Kfs: a Tier 1 soil health indicator.
The SATURO makes life a little easier for those who need a faster,
more accurate way to measure Kfs in the field.
