Finapp develops Capacitance Reflectometry Neutron Scattering (CRNS) probes that measure water content in various materials with high precision. This technology provides critical data for agriculture and construction, where accurate moisture measurement is essential for operational efficiency and product quality.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Accurate and scalable measurement of water content in soil and snow is challenging, especially across large areas and at depth, hindering effective management of water resources and increasing risks related to agriculture, environmental monitoring, and infrastructure maintenance. Traditional methods are often contact-based, labor-intensive, and provide limited spatial coverage.
Solution
Finapp provides a non-invasive solution for measuring water content using Capacitance Reflectometry Neutron Scattering (CRNS) technology. Their patented CRNS probes utilize cosmic rays to measure water content in soil and snow, offering real-time, continuous, and large-scale (up to 5 hectares) monitoring capabilities at depths up to 50 cm. The probes measure both neutron and muon counts, enabling in-situ evaluation and correction of incoming signals. This technology supports applications such as precision agriculture through the Fin4Crop platform, pre-localization of water leaks in municipal networks, environmental monitoring for landslides and fire risk, and scientific research related to water resource management.
Target Audience
Finapp serves a diverse range of customers, including agricultural enterprises seeking precision irrigation, municipalities aiming to reduce water loss, environmental agencies monitoring hydrogeological risks, and research institutions studying water resources.
Features
- Non-contact measurement of soil moisture and snow water equivalent (SWE) using cosmic-ray generated neutrons
- Large-scale monitoring, covering up to 5 hectares per probe, with deeper soil penetration up to 50cm
- Real-time, continuous data acquisition for timely insights and decision-making
- Integration of GPS data for detailed soil moisture mapping with spatial resolution up to 20 meters
- Ability to measure both neutron and muon counts, allowing for in-situ evaluation of incoming signals
- Compatibility with various telemetry options for remote data access and integration with existing data loggers
- Low power consumption, enabling off-grid operation with solar panels
- Integration with Fin4Crop platform to provide irrigation recommendations based on soil moisture data and weather forecasts