La régulation des canaux d'irrigation : caractérisation et classification

Irrigation canals regulation: characterisation and classification

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Abstract

This article suggests and defines a characterisation of irrigation canal regulation methods, based on four criteria: considered variables (controlled, measured, and control), logic of control, synthesis method (architecture and technique) and implementation (architecture and device). It is then possible, using this characterisation, to define different classifications, in function of the chosen criterion and partition rule. In conclusion, this article presents a structured characterisation table, containing the main methods of canal regulation found in the literature.