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LEVEL DITCHING [1 record]

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Record 1 1995-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
CONT

The Atlantic region services evaluated the level ditching technique for enhancing wetland productivity.

OBS

Level: An instrument used to ascertain the elevation of different points as a guide in terracing, ditching, laying foundations, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
OBS

Drainage : [L']appareil de visée [définit] le plan dans lequel les tuyaux de drainage doivent être posés et [provoque] le réglage automatique de la profondeur du travail de la sous-soleuse, quels que soient les accidents de terrain en surface.

OBS

Niveau à lunette : instrument de visée constitué essentiellement d'une lunette horizontale fixée sur deux colliers horizontaux formant alidade.

Spanish

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