Evapotranspiration unit for re-programming an irrigation...

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2011-01-25

2011-01-25

Kasenge, Charles R (Department: 2121)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Mechanical control system

C239S063000, C239S069000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07877168

ABSTRACT:
An evapotranspiration (ET) unit includes a first communication link, a processor and a second communication link. The first communication link receives actual ET data from a plurality of environmental sensors. The processor calculates changes to a set of watering schedules of a predetermined watering program based on the actual ET data. The changes can increase or decrease the frequency and/or length of ON times for selected stations. The second communication link transmits the changes to a separate irrigation controller.

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