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Papers by Gamal Elkassar
Irrigation and water management have lagged behind other industries in terms of technological adv... more Irrigation and water management have lagged behind other industries in terms of technological advancements, but with innovations like variable rate, real-time systems, it is now embracing the 21st century. More efficient methods of delivery are suggested to face the limited water resources challenges. Precision irrigation can be a successful application mechanism to reach these goals. Precision irrigation is a method for conserving water and energy while boosting agricultural productivity. Its major purpose is to apply optimum watering throughout fields, and it has been cited by several researchers as the most likely way to conserve significant water. Precision irrigation, as opposed to the 'uniform irrigation' treatment that underpins traditional irrigation management, involves the 'differential irrigation' treatment of field variance. Precision irrigation, on the other hand, entails being adaptable and relevant to all irrigation technologies, including those used in locations where surface irrigation systems are still prevalent. Precision irrigation is an important technology for increasing water efficiency in both off-farm and on-farm operations. Precision irrigation could be a significant tool for avoiding water conflicts among water users and establishing water security, as is the situation in Egypt, which is experiencing water scarcity. These technologies are examined in this study, and it is obvious that fresh developments and intervention strategies are necessary. The purpose of this peer-reviewed article is to describe the outlines, components, functions, and implementation of precision irrigation systems/technology, as well as its potential in future farming techniques. This article looks at how available irrigation technologies, such as precision irrigation, real-time sensing, adaptive control, and decision support technology, can be used to achieve a Water SMART strategy in Egypt's irrigation system.
Tanta Navigation canal is a 38.0 km long main canal serving 65,000 ha. in the Nile Middle Delta o... more Tanta Navigation canal is a 38.0 km long main canal serving 65,000 ha. in the Nile Middle Delta of Egypt. The main branch of Tanta canal is El-Kased canal with 34.0 km long, and serving 60% of Tanta Canal served area. The main problem was the inability to convey the required water supply to the second reach of El-Kased canal as it requires high-water levels at its head, which couldn't be maintained because of the big difference between water levels required in Tanta canal and water levels in the drains parallel to the canal led to bank collapse between Tanta canal and Tala drain in 2006. A simulation model was used to investigate the problem and propose feasible solutions. The results showed that the dredging of Dalel El-Kased canal improved the water convey efficiency and hydraulic performance of the canal enabling maintaining high water levels upstream Sorad regulator. On the other hand, constructing a new regulator at km 18.5 is another solution to solve the irrigation problem in El-Kased canal and the conjoint bank between Tanat canal and Tala drain. However, this solution requires further investigations of the impact of this regulator on the water table in the surrounding areas.
Prior to the 1990s, all the irrigation schemes in Uganda were managed by Ministry of Agriculture,... more Prior to the 1990s, all the irrigation schemes in Uganda were managed by Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). With the policy reform and restructuring of MAAIF 1998 in which schemes and government farms were de-linked from MAAIF to the Ministry of Water and Environment MWE. MAAIF continued to provide support to the farmers by assigning core technical staff to the schemes and this remains the current setup. Farmers were encouraged to form cooperatives/associations as a pillar for day-today management of the irrigation schemes. The current management system presents governance challenges to achieving an effective and functional organization structure/system for the irrigation schemes. There are challenges of cost recovery for operation and maintenance with lack of clarity on institutional functions/ roles/ relationships with respect to regulation of the water resource. In various countries, the new approach based on economic incentives and participatory deci...
Irrigation and water management have lagged behind other industries in terms of technological adv... more Irrigation and water management have lagged behind other industries in terms of technological advancements, but with innovations like variable rate, real-time systems, it is now embracing the 21st century. More efficient methods of delivery are suggested to face the limited water resources challenges. Precision irrigation can be a successful application mechanism to reach these goals.
Precision irrigation is a method for conserving water and energy while boosting agricultural productivity. Its major purpose is to apply optimum watering throughout fields, and it has been cited by several researchers as the most likely way to conserve significant water. Precision irrigation, as opposed to the 'uniform irrigation' treatment that underpins traditional irrigation management, involves the 'differential irrigation' treatment of field variance. Precision irrigation, on the other hand, entails being adaptable and relevant to all irrigation technologies, including those used in locations where surface irrigation systems are still prevalent.
Precision irrigation is an important technology for increasing water efficiency in both off-farm and on-farm operations. Precision irrigation could be a significant tool for avoiding water conflicts among water users and establishing water security, as is the situation in Egypt, which is experiencing water scarcity. These technologies are examined in this study, and it is obvious that fresh developments and intervention strategies are necessary.
The purpose of this peer-reviewed article is to describe the outlines, components, functions, and implementation of precision irrigation systems/technology, as well as its potential in future farming techniques. This article looks at how available irrigation technologies, such as precision irrigation, real-time sensing, adaptive control, and decision support technology, can be used to achieve a Water SMART strategy in Egypt's irrigation system.
Alexandria Engineering Journal
Tanta Navigation Canal is a 38.0 km long main canal serving 65,000 ha. in the Nile Middle Delta o... more Tanta Navigation Canal is a 38.0 km long main canal serving 65,000 ha. in the Nile Middle Delta of Egypt. The main branch of Tanta canal is El-Kased canal with 34.0 km long, and serving 60% of Tanta Canal served area. The main problem was the inability to convey the required water supply to the second reach of El-Kased canal as it requires high-water levels at its head, which couldn't be maintained because of the big difference between water levels required in Tanta canal and water levels in the drains parallel to the canal led to a collapse of this bank in 2006. A simulation model was used to investigate the problem and propose feasible solutions. The results showed that the dredging of Dalel El-Kased canal improved the water management and hydraulic performance of the canal enabling maintaining high water levels upstream Sorad regulator. On the other hand, constructing a new regulator at km 18.5 is another solution to solve the irrigation problem in El-Kased canal and the conjoint bank between Tanat canal and Tala drain. However, this solution requires further investigations of the impact of this regulator on the water table in the surrounding areas.
Irrigation and water management have lagged behind other industries in terms of technological adv... more Irrigation and water management have lagged behind other industries in terms of technological advancements, but with innovations like variable rate, real-time systems, it is now embracing the 21st century. More efficient methods of delivery are suggested to face the limited water resources challenges. Precision irrigation can be a successful application mechanism to reach these goals. Precision irrigation is a method for conserving water and energy while boosting agricultural productivity. Its major purpose is to apply optimum watering throughout fields, and it has been cited by several researchers as the most likely way to conserve significant water. Precision irrigation, as opposed to the 'uniform irrigation' treatment that underpins traditional irrigation management, involves the 'differential irrigation' treatment of field variance. Precision irrigation, on the other hand, entails being adaptable and relevant to all irrigation technologies, including those used in locations where surface irrigation systems are still prevalent. Precision irrigation is an important technology for increasing water efficiency in both off-farm and on-farm operations. Precision irrigation could be a significant tool for avoiding water conflicts among water users and establishing water security, as is the situation in Egypt, which is experiencing water scarcity. These technologies are examined in this study, and it is obvious that fresh developments and intervention strategies are necessary. The purpose of this peer-reviewed article is to describe the outlines, components, functions, and implementation of precision irrigation systems/technology, as well as its potential in future farming techniques. This article looks at how available irrigation technologies, such as precision irrigation, real-time sensing, adaptive control, and decision support technology, can be used to achieve a Water SMART strategy in Egypt's irrigation system.
Tanta Navigation canal is a 38.0 km long main canal serving 65,000 ha. in the Nile Middle Delta o... more Tanta Navigation canal is a 38.0 km long main canal serving 65,000 ha. in the Nile Middle Delta of Egypt. The main branch of Tanta canal is El-Kased canal with 34.0 km long, and serving 60% of Tanta Canal served area. The main problem was the inability to convey the required water supply to the second reach of El-Kased canal as it requires high-water levels at its head, which couldn't be maintained because of the big difference between water levels required in Tanta canal and water levels in the drains parallel to the canal led to bank collapse between Tanta canal and Tala drain in 2006. A simulation model was used to investigate the problem and propose feasible solutions. The results showed that the dredging of Dalel El-Kased canal improved the water convey efficiency and hydraulic performance of the canal enabling maintaining high water levels upstream Sorad regulator. On the other hand, constructing a new regulator at km 18.5 is another solution to solve the irrigation problem in El-Kased canal and the conjoint bank between Tanat canal and Tala drain. However, this solution requires further investigations of the impact of this regulator on the water table in the surrounding areas.
Prior to the 1990s, all the irrigation schemes in Uganda were managed by Ministry of Agriculture,... more Prior to the 1990s, all the irrigation schemes in Uganda were managed by Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). With the policy reform and restructuring of MAAIF 1998 in which schemes and government farms were de-linked from MAAIF to the Ministry of Water and Environment MWE. MAAIF continued to provide support to the farmers by assigning core technical staff to the schemes and this remains the current setup. Farmers were encouraged to form cooperatives/associations as a pillar for day-today management of the irrigation schemes. The current management system presents governance challenges to achieving an effective and functional organization structure/system for the irrigation schemes. There are challenges of cost recovery for operation and maintenance with lack of clarity on institutional functions/ roles/ relationships with respect to regulation of the water resource. In various countries, the new approach based on economic incentives and participatory deci...
Irrigation and water management have lagged behind other industries in terms of technological adv... more Irrigation and water management have lagged behind other industries in terms of technological advancements, but with innovations like variable rate, real-time systems, it is now embracing the 21st century. More efficient methods of delivery are suggested to face the limited water resources challenges. Precision irrigation can be a successful application mechanism to reach these goals.
Precision irrigation is a method for conserving water and energy while boosting agricultural productivity. Its major purpose is to apply optimum watering throughout fields, and it has been cited by several researchers as the most likely way to conserve significant water. Precision irrigation, as opposed to the 'uniform irrigation' treatment that underpins traditional irrigation management, involves the 'differential irrigation' treatment of field variance. Precision irrigation, on the other hand, entails being adaptable and relevant to all irrigation technologies, including those used in locations where surface irrigation systems are still prevalent.
Precision irrigation is an important technology for increasing water efficiency in both off-farm and on-farm operations. Precision irrigation could be a significant tool for avoiding water conflicts among water users and establishing water security, as is the situation in Egypt, which is experiencing water scarcity. These technologies are examined in this study, and it is obvious that fresh developments and intervention strategies are necessary.
The purpose of this peer-reviewed article is to describe the outlines, components, functions, and implementation of precision irrigation systems/technology, as well as its potential in future farming techniques. This article looks at how available irrigation technologies, such as precision irrigation, real-time sensing, adaptive control, and decision support technology, can be used to achieve a Water SMART strategy in Egypt's irrigation system.
Alexandria Engineering Journal
Tanta Navigation Canal is a 38.0 km long main canal serving 65,000 ha. in the Nile Middle Delta o... more Tanta Navigation Canal is a 38.0 km long main canal serving 65,000 ha. in the Nile Middle Delta of Egypt. The main branch of Tanta canal is El-Kased canal with 34.0 km long, and serving 60% of Tanta Canal served area. The main problem was the inability to convey the required water supply to the second reach of El-Kased canal as it requires high-water levels at its head, which couldn't be maintained because of the big difference between water levels required in Tanta canal and water levels in the drains parallel to the canal led to a collapse of this bank in 2006. A simulation model was used to investigate the problem and propose feasible solutions. The results showed that the dredging of Dalel El-Kased canal improved the water management and hydraulic performance of the canal enabling maintaining high water levels upstream Sorad regulator. On the other hand, constructing a new regulator at km 18.5 is another solution to solve the irrigation problem in El-Kased canal and the conjoint bank between Tanat canal and Tala drain. However, this solution requires further investigations of the impact of this regulator on the water table in the surrounding areas.