T3rra Drainage Software

After collecting the topographical data, we can then use the T3RRA Disign desktop software to start designing our own drainage scheme. At this stage, there are lots of different tools to help us. For example, we can simulate rainfall in 3D and create accumulated flow paths to see exactly where and how the water leaves a field.

There are also tools to create watersheds and wetness indexes, which again give us a better understanding of how water moves across the field. Having used these tools, we can then start to build a scheme from the very basic level. Starting by just installing main lead drains and designing mole drainage, to then building upon these when and how we see fit. This is a very low cost but effective way of managing excess water. We must remember that we are trying to remove excess water and not create a deficit going into the following growing season.