G78-393 Water Measurement Calculations (Revised November 1984)

Authors

Dean E. Eisenhauer, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Paul E. Fischbach, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Date of this Version

1978

Document Type

Article

Comments

© 1978, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

Water measurement is an important tool for checking irrigation management skills. Irrigators can use one of several methods to measure water. To take advantage of water management data, a knowledge of water measurement calculations is important.

Units of Water Measurement

There are two conditions under which water is measured--at rest and in motion. Volume units are used for water at rest. Water in motion is described in units of flow.