Quick Reference
5 categoriesA practical glossary of the terms used in irrigation, water hydraulics, automation, and soil-water management. It is a learning companion for students, farmers, engineers, and anyone following India's water policy.
System Types & Methods
Drip Irrigation
Trickle Irrigation
Micro-irrigation
Subsurface Irrigation
Overhead Irrigation
Sprinkler Irrigation
Center Pivot
Lateral Move
Linear Move
Flood Irrigation
Furrow Irrigation
Basin Irrigation
Border Irrigation
Surge Irrigation
Surge Flow
Bubbler Irrigation
Sub-irrigation
Gravity Flow Irrigation
Manual Irrigation
Equipment & Hardware
Emitter
Micro-sprayer
Impact Sprinkler
Rotary Sprinkler
Pop-up Sprinkler
Bubbler
Drip Tape
Dripline
Soaker Hose
Backflow Preventer
Vacuum Breaker
Pressure Regulator
Solenoid Valve
Gate Valve
Ball Valve
Check Valve
Flush Valve
Manifold
Lateral Line
Mainline
Sub-mainline
Riser
Swing Joint
End Cap
Barbed Fitting
Compression Fitting
Media Filter
Screen Filter
Disc Filter
Automation & Control
Irrigation Controller
Smart Controller
Smart Timer
Weather-Based Controller
Soil Moisture Sensor
Rain Sensor
Freeze Sensor
Flow Sensor
Wind Sensor
Decoder System
Two-Wire System
Cycle and Soak
Master Valve
Zone Valve
Actuator
Telemetry
Hydrology & Water Hydraulics
Static Pressure
Dynamic Pressure
Friction Loss
Head Loss
Working Pressure
Flow Rate
Water Hammer
GPM (Gallons Per Minute)
GPH (Gallons Per Hour)
Psi (Pounds per Square Inch)
Hydraulics
Velocity
Cross-Connection
Backsiphonage
Backpressure
Soil, Agronomy & Water Management
Evapotranspiration
Reference Evapotranspiration
Crop Coefficient
Infiltration Rate
Percolation
Field Capacity
Permanent Wilting Point
Available Water Capacity
Managed Allowable Depletion
Effective Rainfall
Application Efficiency
Distribution Uniformity
Root Zone
Capillary Action
Leaching Fraction
Water Application Rate
Hydrozoning
Xeriscaping
Fertigation
Chemigation
Runoff
Deep Percolation