Carrington Research and Extension Center

Center Pivot Irrigation

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The center pivot covers an area of about 10 acres, with dry land plots adjacent to the irrigation area.  The center pivot is designed to apply 200 gallons of water per minute, or one inch of water per day across the entire pivot area.   Pivot5.jpg (117964 bytes)
Each of the three banks of sprinklers can be programmed to turn on and off independently from the control panel.   programming center pivot

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Each bank of sprinklers has drops to apply the water more precisely and efficiently.  Each sprinkler head has a pressure regulator to precisely control the flow of water. Drops2.jpg (168694 bytes)

 

 

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Zonal Control of Sprinklers
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Zonal Control of Sprinklers
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