California Agriculture (Aug 1962)

FROST PROTECTION

  • T CRAWFORD,
  • A LEONARD

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 16, no. 8

Abstract

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Spacing wind machine-heater units close enough together to allow an overlapping effect offers more efficient frost protection than is possible with single isolated installations. A spacing interval of 300 feet is probably the optimum for most conditions, according to last year's tests with nine ground-level revolving units, producing 60 pounds thrust and burning 20 gallons of diesel fuel per hour.