How does the Soil Composition affect Root Scans?
The TRU system automatically calibrates for different soil conditions. The penetration depth is approximately 39 in (1 m) in a loamy mixed soil. The penetration depth increases as the sand content increases, and decreases as the clay content increases. The most difficult soil to penetrate is very high and wet clay (nearly 100% clay) that is very close to the surface. Lower clay layers, which are common, do not affect signal penetration. The TRU system automatically calibrates for different soil conditions. TreeRadar has developed special signal processing algorithms that can compensate for difficult soils.
