Hydrology Soil Testing Setup for Biosphere IV Part 3 - design & tweaking completed

Pholowko Thursday 15 of October, 2015

Design Description/Results



Pictured below is the latest configuration for extracting water out of the air and putting into soil.  Looking close at the soil through the glass, water did not go straight down into the sand, but outwards.  This means uniform sized soil particles are needed for holding water in soil.  Plant roots have access to water without using irrigation or artificial means while water is coming in at one point source.


Please note there are no added elements like perlite or water retaining substances in the soil.  This is plain sifted soil.  There is no reason why this method could be not used in the garden.


Corrected Test Setup For Biosphere 4


Pictured below is a beaker with two to three days of condensation inside the tank.


Water Collected Over 48 Hours With One Dehumid



New Configuration



Pictured below are added plants to the large beaker.  The shot-glass is added as a pool for avoiding erosion and providing a pool for the future gerbil to drink water.


Closeup Of Corrected System


Close up picture of the dehumidifier fins dripping water into the shot-glass.  By this time the water has filled the glass and is pouring over into the soil around it.  Currently the new planted sorrel has new leaves coming up from this irrigation system.  


 


Top View Of Water Dehumd For Biosphere 4



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