Steady state method to determine unsaturated hydraulic conductivity at the ambient water potential

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PATENT NO 8806954
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13297333

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The present invention relates to a new laboratory apparatus for measuring the unsaturated hydraulic conductivity at a single water potential. One or more embodiments of the invented apparatus can be used over a wide range of water potential values within the tensiometric range, requires minimal laboratory preparation, and operates unattended for extended periods with minimal supervision.

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  • THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

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Hubbell, Joel M Idaho Falls, US 24 256

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