Hirmas with Laser (IMAGE)

American Society of Agronomy

Hirmas with Laser

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Hirmas uses his MLT scanner at night in a soil pit. Ambient daylight interferes with the detection of the pores. Cooler night temperatures also allow the scanner to stay cool and minimize the evaporation of water from the surface during the scanning procedure.

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Photo provided by D. Hirmas.

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