METER's latest atmospheric measurement instrument provides actual evapotranspiration (ET) measurements in a simple, compact package. The ATMOS 51 VBR Actual ET sensor measures millimeters of water lost by a crop throughout the day, which is critical for precision irrigation and water conservation efforts. It can be deployed as a standalone sensor, as a companion to all-in-one weather stations or irrigation pressure sensors to compare ET amounts to precipitation and irrigation, or as scaling strategy alongside traditional eddy covariance systems.

The ATMOS 51 follows METER's high design standards for its ATMOS family of instruments: integrated mounting hardware simplifies installation, the rugged body withstands UV exposure and a wide operating temperature range, and plug-and-play compatibility with ZL6 data loggers makes data collection easy.

ET measurements from the ATMOS 51 complete the picture for plant stress that limits biomass production. Combining actual ET measurements with irradiance and soil moisture measurements provides a complete picture of canopy photosynthetic activity and carbon uptake, allowing users to better predict crop performance and improve irrigation planning.

Learn more about the ATMOS 51: https://metergroup.com/products/atmos-5