SOIL TEMPERATURE MONITORING (CRITICAL FOR GERMINATION)

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--- PLANNING & PREPARATION ---
[ ] Target Soil Temperature (°C/°F)
[ ] Crop Species & Variety Being Monitored
[ ] Expected Germination Date
[ ] Monitoring Purpose (e.g., Optimize Germination, Early Frost Detection) (Optimize Germination, Early Frost Detection, Assess Soil Warming Rate, Evaluate Management Practices)
[ ] Depth of Soil Temperature Measurement (cm/inches)
[ ] Specific Germination Concerns (e.g., Known cold sensitivity)

--- EQUIPMENT & SENSOR SELECTION ---
[ ] Sensor Type Selected? (Thermistor, RTD (Resistance Temperature Detector), Infrared Thermometer, Thermocouple)
[ ] Sensor Accuracy Required (± °C)
[ ] Data Logger/Monitoring System? (Manual Recording, Dedicated Data Logger, Wireless Sensor Network, Integration with Existing System)
[ ] Number of Sensors Required
[ ] Power Source for Sensors (if applicable) (Battery, Solar, Wired Power)
[ ] Justification for Sensor/Equipment Choice

--- SENSOR PLACEMENT & CALIBRATION ---
[ ] Depth of Soil Temperature Sensor (cm)
[ ] Location of Sensor (e.g., Field Edge, Center, Raised Bed) (Field Edge, Field Center, Raised Bed, Other (Specify))
[ ] Justification for Sensor Placement Location
[ ] Initial Air Temperature (°C) During Calibration
[ ] Initial Soil Temperature Reading (Sensor)
[ ] Reference Temperature Reading (Manual Thermometer)
[ ] Calibration Offset (°C) (Sensor - Reference)
[ ] Date of Calibration
[ ] Notes/Observations During Calibration

--- DATA COLLECTION & RECORDING ---
[ ] Date of Measurement
[ ] Time of Measurement
[ ] Soil Temperature (°C/°F)
[ ] Soil Depth (cm/inches)
[ ] Location of Measurement (Plot/Field) (Plot A, Plot B, Field 1, Field 2)
[ ] Notes/Observations (e.g., soil moisture, cloud cover)
[ ] Weather Conditions (approximate) (Sunny, Partly Cloudy, Cloudy, Rainy)

--- DATA ANALYSIS & INTERPRETATION ---
[ ] Record Average Daily Soil Temperature (°C/°F)
[ ] Record Minimum Daily Soil Temperature (°C/°F)
[ ] Record Maximum Daily Soil Temperature (°C/°F)
[ ] Date of Measurement
[ ] Soil Moisture Conditions (at time of measurement) (Dry, Moist, Wet, Saturated)
[ ] Notes/Observations (e.g., weather events, unusual readings)
[ ] Is Soil Temperature within Optimal Range for Germination? (Yes, No, Uncertain)

--- TROUBLESHOOTING & MAINTENANCE ---
[ ] Last Sensor Battery Replacement Date
[ ] Next Scheduled Battery Replacement
[ ] Sensor Cleaning Frequency (e.g., weekly, monthly)
[ ] Record any recent sensor malfunctions or unusual readings
[ ] Sensor Communication Status (Connected and Functioning, Intermittent Connection, Disconnected)
[ ] Calibration Drift (if applicable) - Value in °C/°F
[ ] Details of any calibration adjustments made
[ ] Overall Sensor Health (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Date of Last Sensor Inspection

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