A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
The Other 70%: Agriculture, Horticulture and Recreation
Agriculture is set to be the greatest contributor to global water consumption in the medium to longer term. Recreational and horticultural applications are distinct from irrigation agriculture. Domestic irrigation involves a heterogeneous landscape within a relatively small plot, while sports and leisure irrigation are driven by how specific pitches and play areas are used along with considerations such as frequency of mowing. Rising demand from municipal and industrial users is resulting in greater competition between water traditionally used for irrigation and these new consumers. Smart irrigation approaches address the inefficient watering of crops and amenity land by ensuring the greatest benefit is derived from the least water consumed. Where municipal water supplies are used, there is usually a significant economic benefit from reducing irrigation water consumption. This chapter presents three case studies: wine growing in the USA, remote sensing of customer water consumption, and Etwater ‐ an integrated garden management system.
The Other 70%: Agriculture, Horticulture and Recreation
Agriculture is set to be the greatest contributor to global water consumption in the medium to longer term. Recreational and horticultural applications are distinct from irrigation agriculture. Domestic irrigation involves a heterogeneous landscape within a relatively small plot, while sports and leisure irrigation are driven by how specific pitches and play areas are used along with considerations such as frequency of mowing. Rising demand from municipal and industrial users is resulting in greater competition between water traditionally used for irrigation and these new consumers. Smart irrigation approaches address the inefficient watering of crops and amenity land by ensuring the greatest benefit is derived from the least water consumed. Where municipal water supplies are used, there is usually a significant economic benefit from reducing irrigation water consumption. This chapter presents three case studies: wine growing in the USA, remote sensing of customer water consumption, and Etwater ‐ an integrated garden management system.
The Other 70%: Agriculture, Horticulture and Recreation
Owen, David A. Lloyd (author)
Smart Water Technologies and Techniques ; 177-198
2018-05-21
22 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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