Irrigation Training
& Research Center

:: Databases ::

ITRC offers the following free online resources:

Irrigation Evaluation Data.  This data is based on years of irrigation system evaluations throughout California, and has been compiled in downloadable spreadsheets for six types of irrigation systems:

 

• Border Strip

• Furrow

• Hand Move Sprinkler

• Linear Move Sprinkler

• Drip/Micro

• Undertree

 

Evapotranspiration Data for California.  This site contains monthly evapotranspiration data for both water balances and irrigation scheduling.  Information is downloadable by ETo Zone by clicking on interactive maps of California. 

 

CEC Agricultural Peak Load Reduction Program.  With this program, completed in 2004, ITRC was contracted by the California Energy Commission (CEC) to reduce the peak electric demand throughout California.  Included online are the final report, several example case studies, a list of pump testers, and additional information.