Seven soil moisture sensors complete phase one tests
4 Aug, 2010 i-newsSeven soil moisture sensors have completed phase one SWAT testing with additional sensors nearly completed. Beta testing of phase two of the protocol is ongoing and nearly complete. The phase two tests are exploring sensor response and control of irrigation in a virtual landscape using real-time weather.
A draft protocol combining phases one and two will be released for public comment later this month. Both phase one and two protocols are administered through the Center for Irrigation Technology, an independent testing laboratory, applied research facility and educational resource center based at California State University, Fresno.
Protocols are also available for climate-based controllers, controller add-on devices, rainfall shutoff devices and pressure regulating sprinklers.
SWAT is an initiative of the Irrigation Association and water purveyors to promote water efficient irrigation technologies through performance testing and development of marketing materials.
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