Osroosh, Yasin; R. Troy Peters
We have developed a theoretical model for the estimation of stomatal conductance, theoretical
models for the estimation of actual and potential transpiration
of apple trees, a theoretical Crop Water Stress Index and
CWSI-based irrigation algorithm, and an analytical model
for estimation of stem water potential. Canopy temperature
measured through infrared thermometry provides a feedback
to these models. To apply automatic irrigation algorithms, we
also developed a central control system including a wireless
sensor network, graphical user interface and required irrigation
control algorithms. A total of seven irrigation scheduling
methods were refined and evaluated.