Water & Nutrient Management:
Soil Moisture-Based Irrigation Systems

Irrigation Components

A standard irrigation timer is presented in this video. This is an essential component used in conjunction with the soil moisture sensor to control the irrigation. The soil moisture sensor is used to automatically bypass scheduled irrigation events when the soil moisture is above a desired irrigation set point.

Presenters

Dr. Rafael Muñoz-Carpena specializes in surface, vadose, zone and groundwater hydrology; water quality modeling; water conservation in irrigaton system design and operation.

Dr. Michael D. Dukes specializes in irrigation and drainage engineering; water quantity and quality issues; crop consumptive use; Best Management Practices to reduce nonpoint source pollution.

This page was last updated on April 25, 2013.