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Semiautomation of irrigated basins and borders: I. Single-function turnout gates

Humpherys, A.S. (1995) Semiautomation of irrigated basins and borders: I. Single-function turnout gates. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 11(1):67-74.

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Abstract

Two types of single-function, drop-closed gates for semiautomating irrigated basin and border systems are
described Gate design, construction, and operational information are presented. Gates for both rectangular and pipe
turnout openings were tested and evaluated in a 24 ha (60 acre) near-level basin system. Gates for pipe turnouts were
also tested in a 10 ha (25 acre) border system. The gates provide greater operator convenience, and in the border system,
even on a manual basis, increased water storage efficiency and reduced irrigation set time and labor. Systems and devices
for controlling the gates are presented in another article.

Item Type: Article
NWISRL Publication Number: 0857
Subjects: Practical farm efficiency
Mass Import - autoclassified (may be erroneous)
Depositing User: Dan Stieneke
Date Deposited: 20 Nov 2010 21:54
Last Modified: 23 Nov 2016 21:23
Item ID: 635
URI: https://eprints.nwisrl.ars.usda.gov/id/eprint/635
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