Charles M. Burt

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Professor, BioResource and Agricultural Engineering

Irrigation Training and Research Center

Chairman of the Board

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Irrigation/Drainage Engineering

Honors & Awards

Bronze Star Medal for Heroism - U.S. Army
ARCOM for Heroism - U.S. Army
ARCOM for Meritorious Service - U.S. Army
1986: National Water and Energy Conservation Award - The Irrigation Association
1987: Outstanding Agricultural Engineer - ASAE Pacific Region
1996: Sunkist Agriculture Faculty Award
1997: Person of the Year - The Irrigation Association
1999: Irrigation Person of the Year - California Irrigation Institute
2001: Plant Sciences Outstanding Faculty Award
2002: Royce J. Tipton Award - Environmental and Water Resources Institute, ASCE
2004: Distinguished Research, Creative Activity and Professional Development Award - Cal Poly
2005: Merriam Irrigation Improvement Award - U.S. Committee on Irrigation and Drainage (USCID)

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Irrigation Water Balance Fundamentals

Charles M. Burt, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo

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14 pages. Published by the United States Committee on Irrigation and Drainage.

Abstract

Water balances are essential for making wise decisions regarding water conservation and water management. The paper defines the essential ingredients of water balances, and distinguishes between farm and district-level balances. An example of a hypothetical district-level balance is provided. The importance of listing confidence intervals is highlighted. Classic errors in water balance determination are noted

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Charles M. Burt. "Irrigation Water Balance Fundamentals" Conference on Benchmarking Irrigation System Performance Using Water Measurement and Water Balances in San Luis Obispo, CA (1999).
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/cburt/32

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