摘要 |
<p>A method of controlling a plurality of irrigation networks (1N1 - INn), by a plurality of irrigation network operators (11-13) in accordance with irrigation programs individual to each network. The method includes the steps of equipping each water irrigation device with an individually-identifiable electrically-controlled valve (31), and with a wireless receiver for controlling its respective valve (31); allocating a web site in the internet communication system (10) for use by the operators (11-13) to enter their respective irrigation programs, each program specifying "open" and "close" commands, the time each command is to be executed, and the identity of the water irrigation device; providing a regional control station (20) having a wireless transmitter communicating with the wireless receivers of all the water irrigation devices.</p> |