Performance Evaluation of the Bhakra Irrigation System, India, Using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques

Performance Evaluation of the Bhakra Irrigation System, India, Using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques
Author: R. Sakthivadivel
Publisher: IWMI
Total Pages: 31
Release: 1999
Genre: Agriculture
ISBN: 9290903759

In this study, satellite remote sensing and geographic information system (GIS) techniques were used to analyze the agricultural performance and sustainability of the Bhakra Irrigation System in India. The results demonstrate the synergy possible from applying satellite remote sensing and GIS to evaluate trends in rising water tables and salinity, which are two important threats to the sustainability of irrigation systems, and the cost-effectiveness of these techniques as diagnostic tools for irrigation system improvement.

Remote Sensing and Hydrologic Models for Performance Assessment in Sirsa Irrigation Circle, India

Remote Sensing and Hydrologic Models for Performance Assessment in Sirsa Irrigation Circle, India
Author: W. G. M. Bastiaanssen
Publisher: IWMI
Total Pages: 38
Release: 1999
Genre: Agriculture
ISBN: 9290903740

Sirsa irrigation circle and its distribution objectives. Canal water distribution in the Sirsa irrigation circle. Material and methods. Crop growing conditions, Rabi 1995/96. Hydrologic analysis for 1977-90. Water balance classifications. Agricultural practices as a function of hydrologic conditions. The performance of irrigates agriculture at Sirsa. Annex 1 - Annual water and salt balances in the Sirsa irrigation circle. Annex 2 - Cluster analysis. Annex 3 - Estimating the water consumption of a wheat crop. Literature cited.

Using Remote Sensing Techniques to Evaluate Lining Efficacy of Watercourses

Using Remote Sensing Techniques to Evaluate Lining Efficacy of Watercourses
Author: R. Sakthivadivel
Publisher: IWMI
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2001
Genre: Irrigation canals and flumes
ISBN: 929090416X

Studies the low-cost alternative strategy of selective lining of watercourses to reduce seepage and increase irrigated areas in the Indian subcontinent. Satellite remote-sensing (SRS) is seen as a cost-effective evaluation tool in view of its large area of synoptic and repetitive coverage.

Shallow groundwater in the Atankwidi Catchment of the White Volta Basin: current status and future sustainability

Shallow groundwater in the Atankwidi Catchment of the White Volta Basin: current status and future sustainability
Author: Barry, Boubacar
Publisher: IWMI
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2010
Genre:
ISBN: 9290907371

The Atankwidi Catchment, which lies in the White Volta Basin in West Africa, is intensively cultivated by locals for economic gains. During dry seasons, farmers irrigate their crops, chiefly tomatoes, using shallow groundwater harvested from shallow ponds they dig using simple tools like an axe, hoe, bucket and bowls. Recent expansion in cultivated areas has brought to the fore the need to estimate the volume of shallow groundwater stored in the catchment’s underlying aquifer and to what extent it can sustain the incremental growth in irrigated areas.

Basin-level Use and Productivity of Water

Basin-level Use and Productivity of Water
Author: David Molden
Publisher: IWMI
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2001
Genre: Irrigation
ISBN: 9290904259

Discusses and illustrates concepts for identifying ways of improving productivity of water within basins. The results of applying a water accounting procedure to four sub-basins in South Asia (Bhakra in India; Chishtian in Pakistan; Huruluwewa in nothern Sri Lanka; and Kirindi Oya in southern Sri Lanka) are presented. The methodology used identifies the quantities and productivity of various uses of water within a basin. This information is then used to identify the water-saving potential, and the means of improving the productivity of the managed supplies.

Conserving Land, Protecting Water

Conserving Land, Protecting Water
Author: Deborah Bossio
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2008
Genre: Agriculture
ISBN: 1845934296

The degradation of land and water resources resulting primarily from agricultural activities has had enormous impact on human society. In order to alleviate this problem an advanced understanding of the state of our resources and the process of degradation is needed. Conserving Land, Protecting Water includes an overview of existing literature focusing on global patterns of land and water degradation and discussions of new insights drawn from successful case studies on reversing soil and water degradation and their impact on food and environmental security.

Assessment of Participatory Management of Irrigation Schemes in Sri Lanka

Assessment of Participatory Management of Irrigation Schemes in Sri Lanka
Author: M. Samad
Publisher: IWMI
Total Pages: 39
Release: 1999
Genre: Irrigation
ISBN: 9290903848

Describes the application of a standard methodology developed by IWMI to assess the impact of irrigation management transfer on the performance of irrigation schemes. Includes detailed analysis of the effects of participatory management on the performance of irrigation schemes in Sri Lanka.