Electrical Characteristics Dependence of Monstera Leaf on Moisture Content


Kurnaz O., Yoruk Y. E., HELHEL S.

Progress In Electromagnetics Research Symposium (PIERS), Moscow, Russia, 19 - 23 August 2012, pp.653-655 identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • City: Moscow
  • Country: Russia
  • Page Numbers: pp.653-655
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Transmittance and reflection dependence of monstera leaf on moisture content has been investigated at X-band. In measurement campaign, forward transmission and forward reflection coefficients S-21 and S-11 have been observed with respect to the change of moisture content within the leaf. It is found that transmittance is strongly dependent on the moisture content; however, reflection is almost independent of the moisture content, which implies that most of the electrical power is absorbed within the water content of the leaf.