Building and Operating Center Pivot Irrigation Systems

💡Center pivot irrigation systems transfer groundwater to fields and use circular pivots to distribute water to crops.

🌾These systems ensure that crops receive adequate water if rainfall is insufficient, helping in their growth and development.

🔧Building center pivot irrigation systems involves pouring a pad for the pivot, digging ditches for the pipes, assembling trusses and towers, and connecting electrical lines.

💦The water is distributed to crops through sprinkler heads attached to plastic tubes, which provide the necessary moisture for their growth.

📱The system can be controlled remotely from a phone, allowing farmers to set the direction and speed of the pivot's movement as well as monitor its operation.

What is a center pivot irrigation system?

—A center pivot irrigation system is a tool used in farming to transfer groundwater to fields and distribute it to crops using circular pivots.

Why are center pivot irrigation systems important?

—These systems help ensure that crops receive an adequate water supply if rainfall is insufficient, promoting their growth and development.

What is involved in building a center pivot irrigation system?

—Building a center pivot irrigation system involves pouring a pad for the pivot, digging ditches for the pipes, assembling trusses and towers, and connecting electrical lines.

How does the water reach the crops in center pivot irrigation systems?

—The water is distributed to the crops through sprinkler heads attached to plastic tubes, providing the necessary moisture for their growth.

Can center pivot irrigation systems be controlled remotely?

—Yes, center pivot irrigation systems can be controlled remotely from a phone, allowing farmers to set the direction and speed of the pivot's movement and monitor its operation.

00:00Introduction to center pivot irrigation systems and their purpose in agriculture.

01:09Explanation of how center pivot irrigation systems transfer groundwater to fields and distribute it using circular pivots.

04:59Overview of the construction process, including pouring the pad, digging ditches, and assembling trusses and towers.

07:59Description of how water is distributed to crops through sprinkler heads attached to plastic tubes.

10:57Demonstration of the remote control capabilities of the system, allowing farmers to set the pivot's movement and monitor its operation.