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Professional Infrared Plant Stress Monitor
Non-contact infra-red heat sensors measure plant stress by comparing temperature variances between ambient air & plant foliage. The model features: selectable ºC or ºF, LCD backlit display, temperature scan, 7-second display hold & maximum temperature display. Professional laser thermometer with advanced temperature processing; built-in socket accepts commercially available K-type thermocouple (not included).
Note: The USDA has researched the stress level in plants as a function of temperature rise above ambient air temperature. The IR gun provides a simple, fast and accurate means of testing the differential temperature (Δ T).
Specifications:
Important Notes:
The sensor has 16:1 distance to spot ratio. This means that the diameter of the "beam" cast on the leaf will be 1/16th of the distance from the sensor to the object. For example, if you stand 16 inches away from the leaf, the area being measured on the leaf surface would measure 1 inch in diameter.
Other meters on the market have a distance to spot ratio of 4:1 or 6:1, which would require you to be very close to the plant in order to get an accurate reading of the foliage. You should avoid measuring any surrounding objects such as soil or the sky, which will lead to errors. Also remember that when you shine at an angle, the beam being cast will be oval, (similar to a flashlight beam).
How to Easily Determine Ambient Air Temperature:
Point Infrared meter at center of 8.5" wide sheet of white paper. If you hold the sheet 24" from the IR meter, then the 3" diameter region will be providing the ambient temperature reading.
Notes on Crop IR Readings: