Light Sensors
Light has economic value!
As the driving force for photosynthesis, light is fundamentally important to crop production. Plant growth and development is significantly influenced by both the quantity and the quality of light. Light energy is relevant to other factors too. The ET calculation (evapotranspiration) for irrigation scheduling uses solar radiation as a key variable. Leaf wetness periods or high humidity, which affect disease pressure, can be mitigated with sunny days versus cloudy days. It is essential that growers understand this important variable in order to efficiently produce quality plants.
Measure solar radiation between 300 to 1100 nanometers. Read More
Measure UV radiation between 250 to 400 nanometers. Read More
Measure PAR light between 400 to 700 nanometers. Read More
Average PAR readings to minimize the effects of small shadows. Read More