The Eddy-Correlation Technique of Evaporation Measurement Using a Sensitized Quartz-Crystal Hygrometer

B. B. Hicks Division of Meterological Physics, CSIRO, Aspendale, Australia

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H. S. Goodman Division of Meterological Physics, CSIRO, Aspendale, Australia

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Abstract

A system is described for the measurement of the atmospheric flux of water vapor near the surface, using a quartz-crystal oscillator as humidity sensor (as described by Gjessing et al.) and based on the Fluxatron technique. Results from a field test give an energy balance recovery ratio (LE + H)/(RG) = 1.00 ± 0.04.

Abstract

A system is described for the measurement of the atmospheric flux of water vapor near the surface, using a quartz-crystal oscillator as humidity sensor (as described by Gjessing et al.) and based on the Fluxatron technique. Results from a field test give an energy balance recovery ratio (LE + H)/(RG) = 1.00 ± 0.04.

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