A mathematical model for evaluating the effect of wind on downward-spraying rainfall simulators

Auteurs :
DE LIMA, J.L.M.P.
TORFS, P.J.J.F.
SINGH, V.P.

Description :
The AA. study the effect of wind on downward-spraying rainfall simulators and present a model that should help in the selection of single or multiple (by addition) full-cone spray nozzles in order to avoid laborious fieldwork characterizing the water distribution pattern applied to a certain plot area. The mathematical model presented in this study was developed from the movement of individual drops making it feasible to study other situations (e.g., drift from a sprinkler). Laboratory and field experiments were conducted to evaluate the adequacy of the proposed methodology.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Catena (Giessen), issn : 0341-8162, 2002, vol. 46, n°. 4, p. 221-241, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 30 ref.

Date :
2002

Editeur :
Pays édition : Allemagne, Cremlingen-Destedt, Catena