Irrigation
VineView's Irrigation package includes all Vigor Pro data layers, along with two additional layers to assist irrigation management: Crop Coefficient and Thermal Imagery
Thermal Image
A non-invasive spatial detection of heat differences within a field. Changes in vegetation water stress levels influence the field’s temperature profile – which can provide early identification of irrigation issues, disease pressures, and degrading plant health.
Crop Coefficient
Geospatial data layer that provides a block-by-block crop coefficient (Kc) value based on scientifically calibrated imagery. Utilize recurring block-level Kc values with local Evapotranspiration (ETo) from a nearby weather station (CIMIS) to assess irrigation needs
How it's used:
Irrigate with Precision: Schedule Irrigation at the Block Level with Crop Coefficients
Irrigate
- Purchase a 3-flight or 5-flight Irrigation package.
- To determine block-specific irrigation needs, use recurring block-level Kc values.
- By inputting a local ETo value from a nearby CIMIS into the equation: Water Requirement = ETo x Kc, you are able to estimate water needs for your vineyard during specific growth stages.
- You can then adjust the irrigation system accordingly.
Monitor
- Subsequent flights help monitor changes in vigor distribution using PureVine™ layers.
- You can examine thermal data for early signs of leaks after adjusting water application based on the Kc value.
How it's used:
Layers
1. Crop coefficient (Kc) at block level and zone level
2. Actual Evapotranspiration (ETc) based on 7 days up to Flight Date.
Optional: Actual Evapotranspiration (ETc) can be updated based on your irrigation schedule
3. Thermal Imaging
Timeline
Irrigate with Precision: Schedule Irrigation at the Block Level with Crop Coefficients
Irrigate
- Purchase a 3-flight or 5-flight Irrigation package.
- To determine block-specific irrigation needs, use recurring block-level Kc values.
- By inputting a local ETo value from a nearby CIMIS into the equation: Water Requirement = ETo x Kc, you are able to estimate water needs for your vineyard during specific growth stages.
- You can then adjust the irrigation system accordingly.
Monitor
- Subsequent flights help monitor changes in vigor distribution using PureVine™ layers.
- You can examine thermal data for early signs of leaks after adjusting water application based on the Kc value.