The objective of this work was to evaluate some characteristics of a center pivot irrigation system equipament, as well as to determine the water distribuition uniformity, under and over the soil surface. The Christiansen uniformity coefficient (CUC) and distribuition (CUD) were used to evaluate the system. A low pressure center pivot was tested in four different speeds: 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% of the timer sensor, and in four collectors Unes spaced. Results indicated that both coeficients presented good performance. The values of CUC and CUD were above the minimum recommended for na irrigated corn field. The uniformity coefficients in all depths of the soil were higher than the above the soil surface. Howerer, the uniformity under soil surface increased with the time in all depths.
irrigation; center pivot; uniformity distribuition
