Research Article

Optimization of Subsurface Smart Irrigation System for Sandy Soils of Arid Climate

Table 3

Soil parameters adopted for unsaturated flow models.

Test caseDescriptionInitial water content, (%)Initial suction, (kPa)Saturated water content, (%)

Case I-ALoose to medium sand22539.6
Case I-BMedium to dense sand22537.3
Case II-ALoose to medium sandy loam23046.8
Case II-BMedium to dense sandy loam23042.2