Direct estimation of airflow at the vent opening by means of differential pressure measurements were performed in a twin-span greenhouse equipped with a continuous vent at the gutter. Application of Bernoulli's equation ...

Air distribution and climatic heterogeneity in greenhouses interfere with plants activity and influence largely crop activity and more particularly transpiration and photosynthesis. This is particularly true for the tunnel, ...

In order to investigate the three-dimensional nature of the air flow within the greenhouse, a three-dimensional sonic anemometer was used for the direct measurement of air and heat exchange inside the greenhouse and through ...

A simple statistical relation between the ventilation rate of a greenhouse and its roof and side openings was proposed and tested on experimental data. This relation combines thermal buoyancy and wind effects as driving ...

An air exchange rate model of a Mediterranean greenhouse with ridge and side openings combining temperature and wind effects as driving forces of the natural ventilation was developed and tested on experimental data. it ...

To study the influence of wind speed on ventilation rates, experimental trials were carried out in a plastic tunnel with continuous side ventilators. This type of greenhouse is the most representative of Mediterranean and ...