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The most important feature of gravity irrigation is that the ultimate distribution of water over the land surface is controlled by the land surface itself and not by some mechanical device. The manner in which this distribution takes place can be modified by changing the condition of the land surface (e.g., land leveling to smooth the surface or change the slope, making of furrows to direct the flow). However, since our ability to change the face of the earth is Limited, design of surface systems essentially involves the proper choice of length and direction of run1 and of stream size consistent with local conditions of soil and topography.
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Rawitz, E. (1973). Gravity Irrigation. In: Yaron, B., Danfors, E., Vaadia, Y. (eds) Arid Zone Irrigation. Ecological Studies, vol 5. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-65570-8_24
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