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What Is Irrigation Coverage Area?

Irrigation coverage area is the surface over which an irrigation device or system can apply water under specified conditions.

A circular illustrative spray reach surrounds a smaller rectangular mapped target. An arrow from the device marks reach as a distance. — No product dimensions or guaranteed coverage are implied. The mapped rectangle is only a teaching example.

Area Is Not Spray Distance

Spray distance describes reach from a device. Coverage area describes a surface and may be limited by shape, positioning or mapped boundaries. A circular reach does not mean every yard has a circular target area.

IrriSense 2 Product Context

IrriSense 2 product documentation lists coverage and spray reach separately and supports custom mapping. Actual usable coverage depends on the site and water supply, not just a maximum specification.

Common Misunderstanding

Reaching a location does not establish that it receives the same water depth as every other location. Distribution uniformity is a separate measurement.

Related terms

Head-to-Head Coverage
Irrigation Zone
Precipitation Rate
Sprinkler Head

Learn more

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