Sprinkler Irrigation

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Sprinkler irrigation planning. 3. Sprinkler irrigation design. 4. Design of traveling irrigators. 5. Evaporation loss during sprinkler irrigation. 6. Lawn sprinkler selection and layout. 7. Stationary sprinkler irrigation systems. 8. Center pivot sprinkler systems. 9. Wheel move sprinkler systems. 10. Tow line sprinkler systems. 11. Irrigation scheduling methods. 12. Irrigation system maintenance. 13. Management of sprinkler irrigation system. 14. Organisation of irrigation schemes.15. Irrigation challenges. Bibliography.

Sprinkler methodology of irrigation, meant to reduce irrigation time is an ideal means of providing efficient coverage for any field size, apart from being adaptable to nearly all irrigable soils, since sprinklers are available in a wide range of discharge capacity.

This book aims to comprehend the techniques and mechanisms, which entail sprinkler irrigation, making sure to acquaint readers with the relevance of this irrigation technology. Delineating the various methods through which sprinkler irrigation is executed, it also undertakes a comprehensive look at the numerous kinds of products that are available in the market to achieve this, guiding readers on the best possible machinery. In addition, relevant information on current trends and developments in the field have been added to the book’s content, with insight on the changing methods associated with sprinkler irrigations.