Controlling surface irrigation using digital devices
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Uddin, Jasim, Smith, Rod and Gillies, Malcolm. 2014. "Controlling surface irrigation using digital devices." Keppell, Mike and Reushle, Shirley (ed.) 2nd Digital Rural Futures Conference 2014. Toowoomba, Australia 25 - 27 Jun 2014 Toowoomba, Australia.
| Paper/Presentation Title | Controlling surface irrigation using digital devices |
|---|---|
| Presentation Type | Paper |
| Authors | Uddin, Jasim (Author), Smith, Rod (Author) and Gillies, Malcolm (Author) |
| Editors | Keppell, Mike and Reushle, Shirley |
| Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 2nd Digital Rural Futures Conference 2014 |
| Number of Pages | 1 |
| Year | 2014 |
| Place of Publication | Toowoomba, Australia |
| ISBN | 9780646922201 |
| Conference/Event | 2nd Digital Rural Futures Conference 2014 |
| Event Details | 2nd Digital Rural Futures Conference 2014 Event Date 25 to end of 27 Jun 2014 Event Location Toowoomba, Australia |
| Abstract | Furrow irrigation is widely used and is the most popular irrigation method for row crops. In Australia this method is widely used (about 95%) for the irrigation of cotton, although it is labour intensive and traditionally has had low water use efficiency due to the significant amount of water losses through deep drainage and runoff. However, it is reported that a well-designed and managed furrow irrigation system may have application efficiencies up to 90% to 95% that would be similar to other more energy intensive efficient irrigation systems. Towards this, the National Centre for Engineering in Agriculture (NCEA) has been playing the leading role in the world since a long period of time and made a significant improvement in efficient furrow irrigation. Recent research at NCEA has established the foundation for the real-time control of furrow irrigation. It has developed the concept and tested the software required for the real-time optimisation and has shown its capability of sensing the inflow and advance, simulating the irrigation, and predicting the optimum time to cut-off without any user intervention. In partnership with technology company Rubicon Water, the NCEA has developed a smart automation system for controlling furrow irrigation using internet connected latest digital devices like smart phones, iPad, laptop or desktop from anywhere in the world. It involves flow control infrastructure, advance sensors, control software and wireless communications. Currently the NCEA is demonstrating this system in various locations in cotton growing region across Australia through a project funded by the Cotton Research and Development Corporation. The preliminary results show the potential of the system to save significant labour and water although there remain some limitations in water delivery system. |
| Keywords | irrigation; furrow irrigation; National Centre for Engineering in Agriculture; NCEA; real-time control |
| ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 300202. Agricultural land management |
| Public Notes | Abstract only, as supplied here, published in the Conference Proceedings. This publication is copyright. It may be reproduced in whole or in part for the purposes of study, research, or review, but is subject to the inclusion of an acknowledgment of the source. |
| Byline Affiliations | National Centre for Engineering in Agriculture |
| Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
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