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Requirements for successful irrigation systems in the Senegal River Basin (Mauritania)
ScholarsArchive at Oregon State University
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | Requirements for successful irrigation systems in the Senegal River Basin (Mauritania) |
| Names |
Abba, Fatima Zahra
(creator) Cuenca, Richard H. (advisor) |
| Date Issued | 1995-12-19 (iso8601) |
| Note | Graduation date: 1996 |
| Abstract | Implementation of a small-scale irrigation project in southern Mauritania is analyzed in this report. The main objective is to demonstrate that small-scale irrigation farming is the best suited solution for Mauritania's agriculture. To reach this objective different steps are taken in this study. The first step highlights the different aspects affecting the development of agriculture in the Senegal River basin such as climatic, environmental, and socio-economic constraints. The next step is the design of a small-scale irrigation system for a small region in the middle valley of the Senegal River called the Dirol plain. Finally, analysis and discussion of the design is made. This discussion centers on the problems faced during the design and the different assumptions made to implement it. The conclusion section addresses the feasibility of the design and gives recommendations that will help improve the design process for future work in the Senegal River basin. |
| Genre | Thesis/Dissertation |
| Topic | Irrigation engineering -- Senegal River Watershed |
| Identifier | http://hdl.handle.net/1957/37215 |
