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Heat pulse sap flow measurement (Plantae)

Subcategory: physiological monitoring

Standard reference: Burgess et al. (2001), Marshall (1958)

Papers: 2 | Mentions: 6

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Description

Continuous measurement of tree water transport using thermal dissipation sensors with temperature measurements at multiple depths in sapwood to calculate sap velocity via heat pulse methodology.

Typical Equipment

sap velocity sensors manufactured by ICT International
drill guide
thermistors
solar panels

Output Measurements

sap velocity
transpiration rates

Papers Using This Protocol (2)

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Canopy structure modulates the sensitivity of subalpine forest stands to interannual snowpack and precipitation variability

2025Hydrology and Earth System Scienceusing

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Opportunistic short-term water uptake dynamics by subalpine trees observed via in situ water isotope measurements

2025Water Resources Researchusing