Performance assessment irrigation schemes according to comparative indicators: A case study of Isparta, Turkey

UÇAR Y.

European Journal of Scientific Research, cilt.52, sa.1, ss.82-90, 2011 (Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 52 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2011
  • Dergi Adı: European Journal of Scientific Research
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.82-90
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Comparative indicators, Irrigation association, Irrigation ratio, Performance assessment, Water supply ratio
  • Isparta Uygulamalı Bilimler Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

In this study, the set of indicators, providing a comparative analysis of the performance of irrigation systems and developed by the International Water Management Institute, were applied to 10 irrigation schemes in Isparta, Turkey and the system performance was assessed. The output per unit command area of the irrigation schemes in the study area for 2004 through 2008 ranged from US$397 to 38,724 per ha, their output per unit irrigated area from US$4,289 to 41,060 per ha, their output per unit irrigation supply from US$0.22 to 4.62 per m3, their output per unit water consumed from US$0.97 to 8.28 per m3, their total water supply ratio from 0.60 to 7.32, and their irrigation ratio from 7 to 100%. © EuroJournals Publishing, Inc. 2011.