Abstract: Irrigation uniformities are examined for six assumed statistical distributions of depth of water infiltrated. Christiansen's uniformity (UC) and the lower quarter distribution uniformity (DU) are related analytically to ...

Abstract: An analytical solution for a trickle lateral is presented which includes velocity head in the basic formulation. The relative error when neglecting velocity head is greater for laminar than for turbulent flow. However, the ...

Abstract: The trickle lateral analysis described in the companion paper is used to illustrate applications of a new analytical solution in system design. Examples are provided to point out the basic concepts and procedures based on ...

Abstract: An important objective of any trickle system is a uniform distribution of water delivered through the emitters. Computation of flow distribution requires knowledge of the variables such as pressure, flow rate, length of ...

Abstract: Soil variability can affect the flow rate of water from subsurface trickle emitters. This is because of a buildup of pressure in the soil when water cannot be easily transmitted away from the emitter. In this paper, an ...

Abstract: A system of equations, with strong physical basis, was derived for sprinkler irrigation droplet dynamics in the companion paper. Numerical solution of these equations and model evaluation is discussed in this paper. With ...

Abstract: Droplet dynamics simulations are key to predicting sprinkler irrigation precipitation patterns. This paper includes derivations of equations describing droplet motion through a steady, uniform horizontal airflow (wind). ...

Abstract: The use of subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) is increasing for many reasons, including its many agronomic advantages and the ability for safe application of wastewater to crops. In contrast to surface drip irrigation, soil ...