Residential Irrigation System Rainfall Shutoff Devices, or Rain Sensors

Michael D. Dukes and Bernard Cardenas

Release Date: 8/18/2024

Water Resources

Abstract

This publication aims to provide basic information about rain sensors when incorporated into automatic irrigation systems. Written by Michael D. Dukes and Bernard Cardenas, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, revised July 2024.

About this Publication

This document is ABE325, one of a series of the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date August 2002. Revised January 2017, April 2020, and July 2024. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. © 2024 UF/IFAS. This publication is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

About the Authors

Michael D. Dukes, professor; and Bernard Cardenas, research coordinator; Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

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director, UF/IFAS Nutrient Management Program, associate dean for special initiatives, UF/IFAS Extension, professor, UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, and director, Center for Land Use Efficiency, Gainesville, FL

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