What is the maximum wind speed allowed during an irrigation audit?

The maximum wind speed allowed during an irrigation audit is typically set at 5 mph to ensure the accuracy of the audit findings. High wind speeds can significantly disrupt the performance of irrigation equipment and lead to incorrect readings on flow rates, pressure, and distribution uniformity. Wind can influence the trajectory of water droplets, causing uneven distribution and skewing the data collected during the audit. Since the goal of an irrigation audit is to assess system efficiency and identify areas for improvement, maintaining testing conditions as close to ideal as possible is crucial. Therefore, the strict limit of 5 mph is enforced to keep external variables, such as wind, to a minimum and allow for a more precise evaluation of the irrigation system’s performance.