LI-710 Water Node

Direct measurement of evapotranspiration and water fluxes

Fully stand-alone and without complex flux setups, the LI-710 provides an accessible and reliable way to quantify vegetation water use. This makes the instrument highly suitable for both fundamental research and practical applications in irrigation and water management.

This is water use measured as it actually occurs.

Key Features

Direct measurement of evapotranspiration (ET)
No model-based estimates, but actual measured water fluxes.

Fully stand-alone system
No complex eddy covariance setups or additional flux towers required.

Real-time insight into water use
Direct link between vegetation and water balance.

Robust and field-ready design
Suitable for long-term monitoring under a wide range of environmental conditions.

Applicable in both research and practical applications

Why the LI-710 Water Node?

Traditional methods for measuring evapotranspiration often rely on models or indirect estimations. The LI-710 provides:

• No estimates → true water flux measurements

• Direct insight into plant and system behavior

• Reliable data for irrigation optimization

• A direct link between plant physiology and hydrology

As a result, water use is not estimated, but directly measured.

Applications

The LI-710 is particularly suitable for:

• Irrigation research

• Water management in agriculture and horticulture

• Hydrological research

• Ecohydrology and ecosystem studies

• Climate and water balance research

Data & Integration

The LI-710 Water Node can be integrated into existing monitoring systems and data platforms. This allows water flux measurements to be combined with environmental data such as:

• Soil moisture

• Temperature

• Radiation

• Plant physiological parameters

This enables integrated analysis of water use and ecosystem dynamics.

Installation and Use

• No complex flux towers required

• Fast and simple installation in field setups

• Suitable for long-term monitoring

• Minimal system complexity