Calibration of a new transient thermal dissipation-based Internet of Things (IoT)-sensor for xylem sap flow density measurements for three different temperate tree species

David Dluhosch, Shahla Asgharinia, Francesco Renzi, Benjamin D. Hesse, Lasse Löffelbein, Riccardo Valentini, Thorsten E.E. Grams, Timo Gebhardt

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Abstract

Measuring xylem sap flow is crucial for calculating water use in trees and forests, but remote measurements are challenging, especially regarding power supply. The transient thermal dissipation (TTD) system addresses these challenges by being power-efficient and robust.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbertpaf047
JournalTree Physiology
Volume45
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jun 2025

Keywords

  • Abies alba Mill. (fir)
  • cooling phase
  • cyclic regime
  • Fagus sylvatica L. (beech)
  • flow index
  • heating phase
  • Quercus robur L. (oak)
  • TreeTalker

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