Irrigation Water Balance Fundamentals
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ITRC Report No. |
P 99-001 |
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http://www.itrc.org/papers/irrwaterbalance/irrwaterbal.pdf |
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Length |
14 pages |
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Authors |
Charles M. Burt |
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Presented |
March 10, 1999 USCID conference on Benchmarking Irrigation System Performance Using Water Measurement and Water Balances. San Luis Obispo, CA. |
Summary
Water balances are essential for making wise decisions regarding water conservation and water management. The paper defines the essential ingredients of water balances, and distinguishes between farm and district-level balances. An example of a hypothetical district-level balance is provided. The importance of listing confidence intervals is highlighted. Classic errors in water balance determination are noted.
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