Irrigation

Irrigation

Terms related to the science of artificial application of water to the land or soil.

Industry: Agriculture

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low-energy precision application (LEPA)

Agriculture; Irrigation

The use of drop tubes on a center pivot or lateral-move systems to apply water at low pressures very near or directly onto the soil surface. This increases efficiency and uniformity. Furrow dikes ...

mainline

Agriculture; Irrigation

Pipe(s) from the water source to the control valves.

management allowable depletion (MAD)

Also known as maximum allowable depletion, management allowable deficit, management allowable deficiency, allowable soil depletion or allowable soil water depletion. The portion of plant available ...

matric potential

Agriculture; Irrigation

The force (measured in units of negative pressure) that the soil exerts (pulls) on water.

maximum probable flood

Agriculture; Irrigation

Flood produced by the maximum probable precipitation and is often is computed using a rainfall-runoff relationship.

motor efficiency

Agriculture; Irrigation

Ratio of the power delivered to the pump by the motor to the input power supplied to the motor. A three phase electric motor is inherently more efficient, less expensive, and lasts longer than a ...