Manage the System Operation
© Irrigation Association Determine the System Interval Intervals during peak and non-peak periods Scheduling with the checkbook method
© Irrigation Association Take Advantage of Off- Peak Pricing Electrical power rate structures Special electrical controls Modifications to design
© Irrigation Association Use Soil Moisture Sensors to Improve Scheduling Simple measurements Soil based controls
© Irrigation Association Start and Stop the System Soil moisture trigger points Anticipating rain
OLD and NEW TOOLS
© Irrigation Association Scheduling Multiple Pivots Pressure constraints
© Irrigation Association Computer Management
© Irrigation Association Implement Current Control Technology Off-site sensing and control (SCADA) Telemetry (radio, cellular, etc.)
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Uniformity Based on Infrared
© Irrigation Association Modify Soil Cultivation Practices to Reduce Runoff Call in number , confirmation #
Dammer-Dikker
Surface storage from crop residue
© Irrigation Association Blocking Off the Furrow
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Let’s Go to Our Manuals and Look at Setting Irrigation Intervals
© Irrigation Association Chapter 9 Draw Up Plans and Specs
© Irrigation Association Combine Manufacturer Plans with Local Details
Plan view © Irrigation Association
Details © Irrigation Association
Compile a Systems Specifications Manual Manufacturer specs Retention pond Well and/or screening Mainline Pump
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Compile a System Operations Manual Pivot operation and maintenance Scheduling guidelines Application/depth vs. speed Winterization of the system
© Irrigation Association Let’s Go to Our Manuals - Chapter 9
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