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Irrigation: measuring and monitoring – AgGuide water series
$33.95
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Efficient irrigation systems measure and monitor water use. This book makes sure water losses are kept to a minimum, while keeping the crop or pasture growing with no moisture stress. Efficient water storage, water budgeting and water use efficiency are explained in detail.
Contents
Part 1: Meters
- Introduction to metering
- Safety
- Environmental impacts of irrigation
- What meters measure
- Where to put the meter
- Select the right meter
- Installation
- Maintenance
Part 2: Storage and distribution
- Introduction to storage and distribution
- Efficient distribution
- Efficient storage
- Reduce loss in storage
Part 3: Benchmarking and water budgeting
- Irrigation benchmarking and water budgeting
- Irrigation benchmarking
- Water budgeting
- Sample water budgets
