Abstract: Many canal control methods and algorithms have been developed, but only some of them are being used on operating canal projects. As a part of the ASCE task committee on canal automation algorithms, this paper discusses ...

Abstract: USM is a hydraulic‐simulation computer program developed by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to analyze unsteady‐flow conditions in canals. The program USM uses the method of characteristics to solve the complete Saint Venant ...

Abstract: Different control algorithms for the regulation of irrigation canals have been developed and applied throughout the world. Each of them can be characterized according to several criteria, among which are: the considered ...

Abstract: To help evaluate and compare canal unsteady flow models, field data were collected from two operating canal systems: the Central Arizona Project and the Salt River Project. These two large projects in Arizona convey ...