Automated Lysimeter Systems for Soil-Water Interaction Analysis
AgroEnviroTest’s systems deliver real-time data on water movement, evapotranspiration, and nutrient leaching for advanced environmental monitoring.
Automated Lysimeter Systems
At AgroEnviroTest, our Automated Lysimeter Systems offer a cutting-edge solution for measuring water balance, solute transport, and evapotranspiration under natural or controlled field conditions. Designed for researchers, environmental engineers, and agricultural professionals, our systems enable automated, long-term monitoring with exceptional accuracy. With integrated sensors and real-time data capabilities, these lysimeters eliminate the guesswork in understanding soil-water-plant interactions.
Located at 101 Arch Street, Boston, MA, we are proud to lead the North American market in Soil & Water Analysis Technologies. Our customer-first approach, rigorous quality control, and strategic alliances with GAO Tek and GAO RFID empower us to deliver innovative, scalable technologies. AgroEnviroTest’s Automated Lysimeter Systems are the reliable foundation for research, compliance, and sustainable land and water use practices.
Hardware
Weighing Mechanism
High-precision Industrial & Asset Monitoring Sensors track soil mass fluctuations, enabling insurers to model evapotranspiration-linked crop risks.
Drainage Collection Chambers
Data from leachate volumes can be captured via Wi-Fi HaLow End Devices, ensuring low-power, long-range connectivity for insurance-based nutrient impact analysis.
Embedded Sensors
Advanced Zigbee End Devices collect real-time soil condition data, providing insurers with evidence for microclimate-based risk assessments.
Protective Housing Units
Rugged enclosures are secured with UHF RFID Readers, Tags & Accessories supporting asset verification and usage logging in insured agricultural deployments.
Software
LysiControl™ System Interface – Manages data acquisition, calibration, and automated scheduling.
AgroLysiAnalytics™ – Advanced visualization, modeling, and trend analysis for multi-variable research scenarios.
Cloud Service
AgroEnviroCloud™ Integration – Secure, centralized storage with remote access and collaboration tools.
Data Export Tools – Easy API connectivity to lab databases, environmental dashboards, and regulatory reporting platforms.
Key Features and Functionalities
Fully Automated Monitoring – Collects data 24/7 without manual intervention.
High Temporal Resolution – Detects water movement and evaporation patterns on a sub-hourly basis.
Multi-Layer Analysis – Capture dynamics across soil strata in large or small lysimeter units.
Remote Configuration – Adjust settings or view system status via desktop or mobile interface.
Multi-Season Operation – Designed to function year-round with frost and heat resistance.
Integrations
- Compatible with meteorological stations for combined climate-soil modeling.
- Seamless import/export to ArcGIS, ENVI, and modeling tools like HYDRUS.
- Can be connected to nitrate and phosphate analyzers for leachate profiling.
- Integrated with university and government research databases.
Compatibility
- Works across soil types including loamy, sandy, and clay-rich profiles.
- Available in both field-deployable and greenhouse-compatible configurations.
- Supports protocols used by the USDA, NRCS, EPA, and Canadian provincial agencies.
Relevant U.S. & Canadian Standards
- USDA Soil Moisture and Water Balance Measurement Protocols
- EPA Nutrient Management & Leachate Monitoring Guidelines
- ASTM D6777 – Lysimeter Performance Testing
- Environment Canada Water Quality Monitoring Standards
- CSA N288.6 – Environmental Monitoring at Impacted Sites
Benefits
Unmatched Accuracy – Obtain high-fidelity data for regulatory, academic, and operational decisions.
Long-Term Performance – Engineered for durability with minimal maintenance requirements.
Research-Grade Resolution – Enables micro-level studies of evapotranspiration and solute mobility.
Supports Sustainable Practices – Track and reduce nutrient runoff or irrigation inefficiency.
Cost-Efficient – Reduces manual sampling labor while expanding temporal data collection.
Applications
- Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Studies
- Nutrient Leaching and Fertilizer Impact Monitoring
- Climate Change and Drought Resilience Research
- Environmental Remediation Projects
- Groundwater Recharge and Contamination Risk Analysis
- Soil Health Evaluation for Policy or Certification
Industries Served
- Agricultural Research and Agronomy
- Environmental Science and Engineering
- Government and Regulatory Agencies
- University and Institutional Research
- Irrigation and Water Management Services
- Sustainable Land Use and Reclamation
Case Study
University of California, Davis (USA)
In a multi-year drought resilience study, UC Davis installed AgroEnviroTest’s lysimeter systems to monitor evapotranspiration and irrigation efficiency across grapevine and almond orchards. Findings helped optimize irrigation timing and reduce water usage by 22% while maintaining yields.
Iowa Department of Natural Resources (USA)
To assess nitrogen leaching in tile-drained fields, Iowa’s DNR deployed our lysimeter units at several test plots. The collected leachate data provided critical insights used to redesign nitrogen management guidelines for Midwestern corn farms.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (Saskatchewan, Canada)
AgroEnviroTest’s automated systems were used in long-term trials studying soil moisture and nutrient cycling in prairie soils. Researchers praised the real-time remote access and minimal maintenance during harsh winter conditions, which improved their data continuity.
Ready to bring scientific precision to your water and nutrient monitoring?
AgroEnviroTest is here to help. Contact Us Today for product details, technical consultations, or to request a custom quote for our Automated Lysimeter Systems. Let’s design a solution that fits your research or compliance goals.