28 Feb 2014

ClimaAdapt Project and Canal Network Flow Monitoring System

Workshop on Adaptation to Climate Change - Water Use Efficiency at Water And Land Management Training and Research Institute (WALAMTARI)
Dr. N. Sai Bhaskar Reddy Coordinator, ClimaAdapt Project, WALAMTARI

Project Area
NSPL, DC 4, Nalgonda district

Krishna Basin Cauvery Basin

NSPR, DC 21, Guntur district

Project areas within the province

DC4, MIRYALAGUDA CIRCLE DC21, LINGAMGUNTLA CIRCLE

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DC- Distributary Committee

WUA (Water Users Association)

TC (Territorial Constituencies)

Main Canal, Major Canal, Discharge Points, Minor Canal, Field channels

Characteristics of Study area

Particulars WUAs 6 DC 4 9 DC 21

TCs
Area (acres) Major crops

72
20,989 Rice, cotton, chilly

108
23,841 Rice, cotton, chilly, maize

Soils
Groundwater Rice growing seasons Issues

Red, black
Bore and open wells Kharif & Rabi Tail end problems, Drought, lack of adaptation / technology, conjunctive use of GW, inefficient water use

Black
open wells Kharif Tail end problems, Drought, lack of adaptation / technology, Inefficient water use in head regions

Main targets
Implementing capacity development Sensitization of policy makers for creating / strengthening climate cells Publishing the modules and training material needed for the capacity building in Iocal languages

Main Achieve ments

Capacity building 95% targets achieved in 2013, Participants including primary and secondary stakeholders. State level supervisory committee approved creation of climate cell at WALAMTARI Training modules, booklets, brochures, posters, pamphlets and videos, etc., were developed for Capacity Building.

Significant achievements in 2013

State Level Supervisory Committee meeting held Climate Cell established at WALAMTARI Canal Network Flow Monitoring System (CNFMS) established at WALAMTARI Increased participation of women Organised A.P. Water Week , 2013 Partners in Climate Water Forum AQUACROP training by FAO Participated in the World Agricultural Forum Congress, Nov., 13 Awareness created to children on Climate Change
In spite of our efforts due to the Social and Political unrest in the state, there is shift in schedule of implementation

POLICY / ADVOCACY

Climate Cell
WALAMTARI, AP

Bioforsk and project partners

I & CAD
Canal Network flow monitoring system
Projects

ClimaAdapt Project
Research and studies Climate Water Forum discussion groups, website

STAKEHOLDERS IRRIGATION DEPARTMENT LINE DEPARTMENTS CIVIL SOCIETY PUBLIC SECTOR PRIVATE SECTOR PRIMARY STAKEHOLDERS -FARMERS ASSOCIATIONS -SHG WOMEN -YOUTH & CHILDREN

Forum

Networking

Meetings / conferences / seminars / workshops

Training, awareness, sensitization, etc. Capacity building Dissemination - Online / Print Books , booklets, magazines , posters, Publications

CNFMS

I&CAD
WALAMTARI

ClimaAdapt
Canal Network Flow Monitoring System [CNFMS]
Software and Sensors Dev. Team RESEARCH - Water Manager - PhD Scholars - Internships CAPACITY BUILDING - WALAMTARI - Field Training Centres

BIOFORSK & PARTNERS

IMPLEMENTATION - Superintending Engineer and team - Farmers Associations and other institutions - Farmers

Design

Implement

- Project - AEE Leader -AEE - Software -AEE Engineer

Gender Emphasis
Striving for at least 50% participation of women in CB On the climate change issues trainings are exclusively given to Women SHG members.

Increase in number of women farmers participation

Resource Material
Training Modules
Pamphlets

Village level Banners

Posters

Brochures

Videos

Booklets

Recorded lectures

Media

Capacity Building

ICRISAT

AQUACROP

World agriculture forum congress 2013

FIELD DAY

CB involving more women participation

CANAL NETWORK FLOW MONITORING SYSTEM (CNFMS)

IDEAS FOR DISCUSSION

CLIMAADAPT PROJECT, WALAMTARI

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 The problem with manual measurements is that these are less accurate than automatic HALLENGES IN measurements and often cannot be completely reproduced.

COLLECTING

The first problem primarily has to do with entering data manually, while the second problem is caused by different DATA colleagues in the field taking measurements in different ways People can cheat by sending information without being in the field based on their experience / guess.

TIMELY RELEASE OF WATER

WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

VOLUME OF WATER

ANALYSIS

REAL-TIME DATA
You can view Real-time data Real-time water data app: The application allows water users to instantly access information from handheld devices on stream and salinity levels for surface water, major dam levels and inflows and water table data. The free mobile app will be made available for iPhone, Android and MS Windows.

River levels and flows

Canal Levels at nodes

Storage elevations, volumes and discharges

Salinity, temperature and turbidity

Bore water levels.

Determine water availability, water allocations and water releases

develop water sharing plans

evaluate the performance of water sharing plans

predict flood levels to protect people and property

gauge the health of rivers and floodplains

improve our understanding of climate change management

manage surface and groundwater resources throughout the State.

Real time Maps

http://washtech.wordpress.com/2010/11/03/monitori ng-water-for-people-launches-android-app/

Interactive Information Dissemination system

Weather Observations

Weather forecast information to mobiles Pest and disease surveillance for major crops (need time series data of major pest and crop) Weather based crop insurance products

information

Computer - models

VIPS

With the MobileTracker, a water systems operator or hydrographer can take a field measurement by simply taking a picture; the rest is done automatically.

The Mobile Level Tracker allows you to measure water levels with the click of a button. The inaccuracy of the measurement is less than 10 mm when using a metric staff gauge and 0.15 inch when using an English staff gauge.

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This self-watering device for planter by R Sarafan consists of an Arduino board, a water pump and a reliable source of electricity. The device detects the humidity of the soil and if your plant is thirsty, then this device will pump the water to it automatically.

Oasis Self-Watering System: The system features an electronic timer and bi-stable solenoid valve and has no faucet or electrical connection needed. . Four independent watering programs of 10-20-30-40 days can be selected by simply turning the dial to water a maximum of 20 plants.

Automatic Plant Watering Device

http://grathio.com/2008/10/automatic_plant_watering_device /

Soil Moisture, Temperature, and Electrical Conductivity

To manage salts lets to monitor bulk electrical conductivity (EC), in addition to volumetric water content (VWC) and soil temperature.
http://www.decagon.com/products/soils/volumetric-water-content-sensors/5tevwc-ec-temp/

DIELECTRIC WATER POTENTIAL

Deficit irrigation monitoring and control. Water potential monitoring in the vadose zone. Waste water drainage studies.

Crop stress.

Plant water availability.

Ref: http://www.decagon.com/products/soils/water-potential/mps-2water-potential-temperature/

Simple Water Pressure Sensor

The PS-1 pressure switch adds irrigation water on/off data into the soil moisture data set.
A useful parameter using soil moisture sensors to monitor irrigation.
http://www.decagon.com/education/video-splicing-the-end-of-a-cut-sensor-wire/

WATER LEVEL-TEMPERATUREELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY

Multi-parameter sensors for looking at water level, temperature, or electrical conductivity can help track changes in solute movement, groundwater recharge, and surface water hydrology. Get remote access to water level, temperature, or electrical conductivity data by combining the Decagon multi-parameter water level sensors with the Em50G Wireless Cellular Data Logger.

Radar Level Sensor

Surface Water Level Sensors
Measures the distance from the water surface to the bottom of the radar sensor
Flat sensor design significantly reduces maintenance requirements and frequency

Non-contact water level measurement, ideal for measuring flood stages

Uses standard communication protocols like SDI-12

http://www.hachhydromet.com/web/ott_hach.nsf/wcms/7EECCC2BD1B64752C1257B250 07FD92F/$file/Surface%20Water%20Level%20Sensor%20Selection%20Guide.pdf

Shaft Encoders
Surface Water Level Sensors
Continuous Measurement of water level using float-operated shaft encoder Available with an integrated datalogger or sensor-only for use with external dataloggers

Integrated LCD display (Thalimedes only)

Remote data transmission option available using the OTT ITC

http://www.hachhydromet.com/web/ott_hach.nsf/wcms/7EECCC2BD1B64752C1257B250 07FD92F/$file/Surface%20Water%20Level%20Sensor%20Selection%20Guide.pdf

Surface Water pressure sensors

Surface Water Level Sensors
Ceramic pressure measurement cell robust and reliable, with 5 x burst pressure
High grade 904 L Stainless Steel designed for use in harsh environments, like saltwater

Compensated for barometric pressure, temperature, and water density

Simple maintenance easily replace battery and desiccant on-site without tools

http://www.hachhydromet.com/web/ott_hach.nsf/wcms/7EECCC2BD1B64752C1257B250 07FD92F/$file/Surface%20Water%20Level%20Sensor%20Selection%20Guide.pdf

Pressure Level Sensor

Surface Water Level Sensors
Ceramic pressure measurement cell robust and reliable, with 5 x burst pressure
High grade 904 L Stainless Steel designed for use in harsh environments, like saltwater

Compensated for barometric pressure, temperature, and water density

Simple maintenance easily replace battery and desiccant on-site without tools

http://www.hachhydromet.com/web/ott_hach.nsf/wcms/7EECCC2BD1B64752C1257B250 07FD92F/$file/Surface%20Water%20Level%20Sensor%20Selection%20Guide.pdf

All-in-one systems
Surface Water Level Sensors

For remote transmission of water level, depth to water and temperature

Conductivity measurement available with ecoLog 800

Integrated programmable datalogger, stores up to 500.000 measurements

Support data transmission via GSM/GPRS cellular using FTP, HTTP, SMS or e-mail (SMTP)

http://www.hachhydromet.com/web/ott_hach.nsf/wcms/7EECCC2BD1B64752C1257B250 07FD92F/$file/Surface%20Water%20Level%20Sensor%20Selection%20Guide.pdf

Water Level Loggers

Surface Water Level Sensors

For monitoring water level, depth to water, and temperature

Available with high accuracy temperature or conductivity measurement Remote data transmission option available when paired with the OTT ITC

Integrated programmable datalogger, stores up to 500.000 measured values

http://www.hachhydromet.com/web/ott_hach.nsf/wcms/7EECCC2BD1B64752C1257B250 07FD92F/$file/Surface%20Water%20Level%20Sensor%20Selection%20Guide.pdf

Ultrasonic and sonic instruments

Non-Contact Water Level Sensors
Both ultrasonic and sonic level instruments operate on the basic principle of using sound waves to determine fluid level. The frequency range for ultrasonic methods is ~20-200 kHz, and sonic types use a frequency of 10 kHz. a transducer directs sound waves downward in bursts onto the surface of the water. Echoes of these waves return to the transducer, which performs calculations to convert the distance of wave travel into a measure of level. For practical applications of this method, you must consider a number of factors.

http://www.stevenswater.com/water_level_sensors/non-contact_info.html

EC-5 Lowest Cost Volumetric Water Content Sensor

Small Area of Influence

Reasons to pick the EC-5:

If volumetric water content is the only measurement you need. If you are on a tight budget. If you want a basic, all-purpose sensor with excellent accuracy. If you are interested in a small volume of influence (eg., field spatial variability, lab column studies, or greenhouse research).

http://www.decagon.com/products/soils/volumetric-water-content-sensors/ec-5-soilmoisture-small-area-of-influence/

10HS Large Volume Soil Moisture

Measurements:
Dielectric Permittivity, Volumetric Water Content

Applications:
Hydrology, Irrigation Scheduling, Water Balance Studies

http://www.decagon.com/products/soils/volumetric-water-content-sensors/ec-5-soilmoisture-small-area-of-influence/

Cup type Water Current Meter

You can use cup type current meter using a cable with sinking weight or wading rod and will accurately measure stream flow velocities from 0.3 to 3.5 meters per second with cups. (Also available in measuring range up to 6 meter per second) The cup type current meter manufactured as per IS 3910 1966. You can connect this current meter to an automatic counter / Water Velocity indicator (Sold Separately). The calibration chart provided with the meter gives the velocity in m/sec .

www.krinstruments.com

Digital water flow meter measure instrument

1.measure conductive liquid

3.wide spaned

2.no pressure drop

4.high accuracy

http://www.alibaba.com/productgs/1508624988/digital_water_flow_meter_measure_instrument.html?s=p

Digital Handheld Ultrasonic Flow Instrument UFLO2000H Used for Water

Large-screen LCD * Noncontacting measuring * Built-in datalogger * Built-in rechargeable battery

* High accuracy measuring * Wide measuring range

* Small and light * RS-232 serial interface

http://www.alibaba.com/showroom/water-flow-measuring-instruments.html