What Is Center Pivot Irrigation?
Center pivot irrigation is a way to irrigate crops by use of irrigation pipes that rotate around a central pivot. It is also sometimes called central pivot or circle irrigation. With this method, a circle-shaped area around the pivot is watered, and this is often the cause of circular patterns seen in aerial photos of cropland. The equipment used for this type of irrigation can also be altered to move in a straight line. In such a case, it is known as a linear move irrigation system. The parts of a center pivot irrigation system generally include pipes, trusses, wheel towers, and sprinklers. Water is fed from the central pivot point through the pipes, and to the individual sprinklers. The pipes are usually connected and held up by the trusses, which are mounted on the wheel towers. The sprinklers are located along the length of the pipes.
