Modified Horton’s Equation to Model Advance Trajectory in Furrow Irrigation Systems
Publication: Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Volume 136, Issue 4
Abstract
A modified form of Horton’s infiltration equation was used to model advance trajectory of the wetting front as well as for predicting cumulative infiltration in a furrow-irrigated system using experimental data obtained in a Yolo loam soil (Typic Xerorthents) planted to a furrow-irrigated tomato crop. Two distinct cases were considered: (1) furrows with deposional crusts at the bottom (uncultivated) and (2) furrows in which a crust breaking device was used to remove the deposional crust (cultivated). The model was used to successfully predict infiltration parameters, which are important for design and management of furrow irrigation systems. Simulation studies were also conducted to determine cumulative infiltration along a furrow.
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Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Volume 136 • Issue 4 • April 2010
Pages: 248 - 253
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© 2010 ASCE.
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Received: Jan 13, 2009
Accepted: Aug 10, 2009
Published online: Aug 12, 2009
Published in print: Apr 2010
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