Abstract. The sustainable management of water resources represents one of the key challenges in modern agriculture, particularly in regions affected by climate variability and declining groundwater levels. Modern irrigation systems require an integrated approach based on geospatial technologies, smart sensors, and predictive models capable of optimizing water use according to the real needs of crops. This article presents the use of InfoWater Pro, an advanced hydraulic modeling platform developed by Autodesk, for the analysis, planning, and optimization of irrigation networks at the agricultural plot level. The integration of InfoWater Pro with geodetic data (GNSS RTK, UAV surveys) enables the creation of a detailed digital model of the water distribution system. This model allows the simulation of various irrigation scenarios, identification of water losses, and evaluation of hydraulic efficiency across different field conditions. The area studied was a plot of land outside the Didactic Station of ULS in Timisoara with cadastral number A369. An innovative aspect of this research is the use of hydraulic modeling to design an optimal irrigation scheme for the studied plot, enabling accurate estimation of water requirements, flow distribution, and related operational costs. By correlating irrigation timing and volume with the phenological growth stages of crops, water can be applied precisely when and where it is most needed, improving efficiency and yield, ensuring both economic optimization and sustainable water management. Preliminary results indicate the development of an intelligent and sustainable water management model for agriculture, with potential applications in both experimental and large-scale agricultural systems.

Sustainable, water management, irrigation, Infowater pro, reducing consumption, agriculture

agronomy

Presentation: poster