Take the outer grip
Use the touchpoint near the rolling end support.
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Centre-pivot Irrigation
Explore a rotating irrigation boom over concentric crop rings.
Explore every angle
3D MODEL
Load the 3D model to rotate and zoom. Approx. 0.5 MB.
Design concept shown in a fixed pose. The 3D view explores the form; effects and mechanisms are illustrative.
FROM ACTION TO DISCOVERY
How the interaction works
Sweep around the pivot
Move the boom over the circular field.
Follow the coverage
Observe the route of the downward emitters across the crop rings.
A CLOSER LOOK
Perspective render
Explore the arrangement of a pivoting truss boom with emitters, rolling end support, crop rings and a small barn.
LEARNING THROUGH PLAY
What visitors can discover
This concept brings circular motion, agriculture and water distribution into a shared water-table setting. Visitors can explore the idea at their own pace and compare what they notice with a partner.
Circular motion
Points along the boom follow circles of different sizes.
Water distribution
A moving supply can cover a larger planted area.
Land use
The model connects a mechanical system with a farming task.
PART OF A BIGGER WATER TABLE
Planning Centre-pivot Irrigation
Allow approach around the field or limit travel to an accessible arc. Keep the barn outside the sweep and develop reach, rolling support and water delivery together.
The arrangement can be developed for a museum, science centre or play space as part of a custom water table. Final dimensions, materials and operating performance are established during design and engineering.
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