An irrigation controller mechanically actuated by soil-water tension: I - Design, development and laboratory evaluations

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to develop and evaluate an irrigation controller that was mechanically actuated by soil-water tension within laboratory conditions. The controller was designed and constructed using readily available hydraulic fittings and other componentry. The main componen...

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Main Authors: Alexsandro C. S. Almeida, Tarlei A. Botrel, Steven R. Raine, Antonio P. de Camargo, Marinaldo F. Pinto, Conan A. Salvador
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Campina Grande
Series:Revista Brasileira de Engenharia Agrícola e Ambiental
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1415-43662017000600369&lng=en&tlng=en
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