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Thick-film sensors for agricultural applications

Lucas et al., 1976

Document ID
2677839776998895040
Author
Lucas M
Stephens L
Dawes W
Casey M
Publication year
Publication venue
Journal of Agricultural Engineering Research

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A relative-humidity sensor and two types of soil moisture sensors (capacitance and thermal- conductivity), designed for mass production at low unit costs, were developed by the use of thick-film, hybrid, microelectronic technology and tested in the laboratory. The relative …
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