VOICES FROM THE INDUSTRY Ambient Light Powered Irrigation Controller LEIT-1


The current transformation, from manual to autonomous control, will be unlike any of the previous.


• Requires no direct sunlight • SimpleSmart™ ET feature automatically adjusts irrigation schedules monthly


• Uses clean, sustainable solar power • No batteries to change or replace


transformations over the past 40 years, including surface to sprinkler, followed by the introduction of drip irrigation, automatic valves, filter systems, etc. At each transition, the CIT was there helping the industry test products and help consumers understand those products.


The current transformation, from manual to autonomous control, will be unlike any of the previous. Growers can rest assured that those developing technology and products in the irrigation industry are looking after their best interests in managing their water and energy resources. And CIT will be there, providing value to the industry and confidence to consumers.


Charles Hillyer, PhD, is the director of the Center for Irrigation Technology at Fresno State University, and David Zoldoske, EdD, is the former director of the CIT, retired.


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