Characterization and development of methods to measure moisture content of switchgrass in the windrow

Author

Gary Daniel Chesser

Issuing Body

Mississippi State University

Advisor

Davis, Jeremiah

Committee Member

Purswell, Joseph

Committee Member

Lemus, Rocky

Date of Degree

4-30-2011

Document Type

Graduate Thesis - Open Access

Major

Engineering Technology

Degree Name

Master of Science

College

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Department

Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering

Abstract

The objective of this study is to a) develop the methodologies needed to measure moisture content in Switchgrass using electrical resistance meters, b) determine the effects of pressure and probe orientation on moisture content measurement using electrical resistance meters, c) generate moisture content calibration equations for electrical resistance meters using Switchgrass in the senescence growth stage, and d) characterize other methods to measure moisture content of Switchgrass in the windrow.

URI

https://hdl.handle.net/11668/15121

Recommended Citation

Chesser, Gary Daniel, "Characterization and development of methods to measure moisture content of switchgrass in the windrow" (2011). Theses and Dissertations. 992.
https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/td/992