WM-Subsurface

Description

Overview

Effective water management is crucial for maximizing crop yields and maintaining soil health. Trimble’s WM-Subsurface™ design software offers a robust solution for planning and implementing both surface and subsurface drainage systems. By ensuring precise placement of tile and surface drains, the software helps farmers manage water flow efficiently, reducing issues like waterlogging and nutrient loss. 

Key Features

• 3D Visualization: View field data from multiple angles with adjustable vertical exaggeration to better understand field shape and slope. 
• Watershed Analysis: Determine various watershed zones to assist with main, submain, and lateral pipe placement, utilizing flow arrows and tributary lines to trace natural surface water flows. 
• Contour Mapping: Configure contours at any interval to visualize topography and relative elevations, aiding in the identification of optimal drainage paths. 
• Data Layer Integration: Overlay additional data layers, such as yield maps or soil types, to visualize the field from different perspectives and make informed drainage decisions. 
• Automatic Pipe Sizing: Calculate recommended pipe sizes for all pipes within a given design, generating estimates for total project cost and materials required. 
• Levee Creation: Create levees from topography data based on contour intervals and implement turn radius, facilitating effective water management in levee-irrigated fields. 

Benefits

• Enhanced Drainage Efficiency: By optimizing the placement of drainage systems, WM-Subsurface™ helps prevent waterlogging, ensuring fields are adequately drained and ready for planting. 
• Improved Crop Yields: Effective drainage management leads to healthier root development and nutrient uptake, resulting in increased crop productivity. 
• Cost-Effective Planning: The software’s automatic pipe sizing and material estimation features assist in budgeting and resource allocation, reducing unnecessary expenditures. 
• Comprehensive Field Analysis: Integrating various data layers allows for a holistic view of field conditions, supporting informed decision-making in drainage design. 

Compatibility

WM-Subsurface™ installs on desktop computers running Microsoft® Windows® 7 or higher, ensuring broad accessibility for users. It integrates seamlessly with the Trimble® WM-Drain™ farm drainage solution, providing a unified approach to water management.