Sap Flow
Sap flow sensors use a small heater and thermocouples inserted into the sapwood.
Interpreting the Data
Peak sap flow typically occurs mid-morning when stomata are open and VPD is moderate.
How heat-pulse sensors reveal a tree's water use.
Sap flow sensors use a small heater and thermocouples inserted into the sapwood.
Peak sap flow typically occurs mid-morning when stomata are open and VPD is moderate.