Laboratory of Precision Irrigation
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
Understand the application of field sensors and techniques for analyzing soil-crop system variability for precision irrigation management in agricultural operations.
Be familiar with methods for generating irrigation prescription maps.
Understand the design and management criteria for pressurized irrigation systems in order to increase water use efficiency while simultaneously improving yields and quality of agricultural products.
Be familiar with methods for generating irrigation prescription maps.
Understand the design and management criteria for pressurized irrigation systems in order to increase water use efficiency while simultaneously improving yields and quality of agricultural products.
Expected learning outcomes
Apply spreadsheet tools, computer models, GIS, and field sensors for monitoring soil water status.
Develop the ability to process site-specific data on the soil-crop system in order to obtain irrigation prescription maps.
Identify and manage precision irrigation solutions that align with the prescription maps.
Develop the ability to process site-specific data on the soil-crop system in order to obtain irrigation prescription maps.
Identify and manage precision irrigation solutions that align with the prescription maps.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
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Course syllabus and organization
Single session
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AGR/08 - AGRICULTURAL HYDRAULICS AND WATERSHED PROTECTION - University credits: 6
Field activity: 16 hours
Computer room practicals: 24 hours
Laboratories: 8 hours
Lessons: 24 hours
Computer room practicals: 24 hours
Laboratories: 8 hours
Lessons: 24 hours