Complete soil characterization
All the data you need. One sample. Zero equipment headaches. When project timelines are tight and lab resources are limited, you still need high-quality soil data to move forward. METER’s LABROS system was designed to extract a full suite of soil properties from a single sample—saving you time, effort, and budget. Partner with our soil lab to get the detailed analysis you need—without investing in new equipment or training. We’ll handle the measurements. You focus on the outcomes.
Leave the complexity to us
Each member of the LABROS family contributes to a full soil characterization from a single prepared sample. HYPROP generates the best data on the wet end of the soil water characteristic curve, with more details than any instrument on the market. PARIO provides fast, automated soil particle size analysis. The KSAT delivers a hydraulic conductivity curve, and the WP4C completes the moisture release curve. The result? Powerful data for understanding and predicting a soil’s behavior over time.
If a full LABROS suite is beyond your project budget or your team’s expertise, METER scientists can conduct the analyses you need and deliver a complete characterization report.
Use your budget on data, not lab time
METER scientists are experts in soil analysis, and we use widely-published, automated instruments rather than time-consuming, error-prone, manual methods. A complete soil characterization using traditional methods can take weeks or months and still not produce complete curves or provide data at the resolution you need. Partnering with us for your next project ensures that you get all of the benefits of our solutions—including research-grade accuracy, faster measurement times, and powerful data visualization—even if your lab doesn’t have a LABROS suite.
Standards and protocols
Our lab services are performed in both the United States and Germany. As part of the initial consultation for service, we will help determine which office is the most appropriate for your project needs according to your location and any protocol or reporting standards that must be met.
For samples collected in the United States, we recommend reviewing the USDA Domestic Soil Quarantine Map.
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