- The center pivot is the agricultural irrigation system of choice because of its low labor and maintenance requirements, convenience, flexibility, performance and easy operation. Take this Center Pivots self-paced course to learn more.
Contact:
Dr. Guy Fipps, Professor & Extension Agricultural Engineer
Texas Agrilife Extension Service
g-fipps@tamu.edu
979-845-3977 - Students in this self-directed course will gain an in-depth understanding of what electricity is and how it works in order to properly troubleshoot electrical problems in landscape irrigation systems. This course requires an enrollment key which can be obtained by registering with the Irrigation Technology Center. Contact: clswanson@ag.tamu.edu
Course Design & Development Charles Swanson - In this self-directed course students will learn how to perform water budgeting calculations for both small and large irrigation systems. While the course includes instruction on catch test type auditing, the emphasis on other less time intensive methods that can be applied to multiple sites. Students are also introduced to GIS-based tools for water balance applications. Contact: clswanson@ag.tamu.edu
Course Design & Development -Federico Gutierrez & Charles Swanson
