Flexible microsensor array for monitoring dissolved oxygen and water content in the plant root zone

Author

Sandeep Sathyan

Abstract

"Control of water and oxygen (O₂) in the root zone is vital to support plant growth in the microgravity environment. The ability to control these sometimes opposing parameters in the root-zone is dependent upon the availability of sensors to detect these elements and provide feedback for control systems. In the present study we demonstrate the feasibility of using microsensor arrays on a flexible substrate for dissolved O₂ detection with two representative plant growth systems: a porous tube (PT) system and a substrate-based system. Additionally, we demonstrate using a conductivity-based 4-point microprobe (FPM) for wetness detection in both the plant growth systems."--Abstract, page iii.

Department(s)

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Summer 2004

Pagination

viii, 61 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references.

Rights

© 2004 Sandeep Sathyan, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Citation

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Detectors -- Design and constructionFeedback control systemsReduced gravity environmentsMicroelectromechanical systems

Thesis Number

T 8622

Print OCLC #

58554051

Recommended Citation

Sathyan, Sandeep, "Flexible microsensor array for monitoring dissolved oxygen and water content in the plant root zone" (2004). Masters Theses. 2660.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/2660