Resumo:
It was developed a methodology based on Green-Ampt equation modified
by Mein & Larson (GAML) which allows to estimate the admssible application rate for
traditional sprinkler irrigation system. This approach was performed considering the
interrelation between precipitation intensity and the application tie under prevented
runoff conditions. The developed methodology was applied to field data. The results
showed that this methodology is promising for real field situations, mainly for those areas
where choosing a sprinkler is ifficult because of low values of the constant rate of
infiltration after prolonged wetting of the soil.