The wetted radius (the throw) of a sprinkler is function of many parameters:

1- the pressure head

2- the the nozzle diameter

3- the throw angle

4- the sprinkler height

5- the nozzle interior design factors.

6- the type of the sprinkler whether hanged or fixed.

For the fixed type, I found some formulas to estimate the wetted radius like this lecture note http://goo.gl/Yj3pa0 Pages 36 and 37, however, it is not so practical equation.

On the other hand, I found nothing for the hanged type!

Can any one help finding a formula to estimate the wetted radius of sprinklers in irrigation?

Thanks in advance...

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