A lysimeter decreased in weight by 120 kg over a period when irrigation and rain was 30 mm. What was the evapotranspiration (in mm) if the area of the lysimeter was 1 m2 an the height 0.8 m ?
Hi, with your lysimeter area of 1m2, 1mm of rain over that area will equate to 1 ltr or 1 kg of water. So I would say your ET is 150mm. I hope that helps
In this case ET will 150 {120 +30 (irrigation and rainwater)} mm only. increase or decrease in weight in lysimeter by one kg will be equal to one mm in depth.
Hi, you need to consider the depth of the lysimeter and the amount of water drainage from the lysimeter as well as the condition of the plant growth. Excess weight may be less noticeable due to plant growth.