%0 Conference Paper
%A Smith, R. J.
%A Raine, Steven R.
%A McCarthy, Alison
%A Hancock, Nigel
%B SEAg 2007: Agriculture and Engineering - Challenge Today, Technology Tomorrow
%C Adelaide, Australia
%D 2007
%E Banhazi, T. M.
%E Saunders, C.
%F usqep3:3912
%I Australian Society for Engineering in Agriculture
%K real-time control, furrow irrigation, centre pivot machines, lateral move machines
%T Managing spatial and temporal variability in irrigated agriculture through adaptive control
%U http://eprints.usq.edu.au/3912/
%X [Abstract]: Spatial variability in crop production occurs as a result of spatial and temporal variations in soil  structure and fertility; soil physical, chemical and hydraulic properties; irrigation applications; pests  and diseases; and plant genetics. It is argued that this variability can be managed and the efficiency  of irrigation water use increased by spatially variable application of irrigation water to meet the specific needs of individual management zones (areas of crop whose properties are relatively homogenous). The prospects for spatially varied irrigation applications and the need for adaptive control of irrigation application systems are identified. Current work at USQ directed toward adaptive control of furrow irrigation and centre pivot and lateral move machines is described.
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