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Glossary
AVF has created the first vertical farming glossary with member input. Click a term to learn more or suggest additions via the “Glossary” contact form.
A
Aerobic
Generally refers to a situation that requires, or involves free oxygen
Aerobic Bacteria
Types of bacteria that require oxygen to survive
Low Pressure Aeroponics (LPA)
LPA systems use a standard magdrive pump coupled to PVC or tubing, and a few miniature sprinkler heads. The water spray from an LPA sprinkler head has large droplets that surround the plant roots.
LPAs generally run uninterupted and therefore resemble NFT, continually wetting the roots with more volume of water than HPA. They are not as efficient as HPA systems but much cheaper to build
High Pressure Aeroponics(HPA)
HPAsystems must operate at a high pressure, normally above 80 PSI. The high pressure is used to atomize the water through a small orifice to create water droplets of 50 microns or less in diameter. HPA must also run on an accurate time cycle; usually running 1 to 5 seconds on, followed by 3 to 5 minutes off. Specific components are required in controlling the timing interval and creating the proper size mist.
Aeration
Is the process of introducing and integrating oxygen into a liquid or other substance.
Aeration
Is the process of introducing and integrating oxygen into a liquid or other substance.
Aerobic
Generally refers to a situation that requires, or involves free oxygen
Aerobic Bacteria
Types of bacteria that require oxygen to survive
Low Pressure Aeroponics (LPA)
LPA systems use a standard magdrive pump coupled to PVC or tubing, and a few miniature sprinkler heads. The water spray from an LPA sprinkler head has large droplets that surround the plant roots.
LPAs generally run uninterupted and therefore resemble NFT, continually wetting the roots with more volume of water than HPA. They are not as efficient as HPA systems but much cheaper to build
High Pressure Aeroponics(HPA)
HPAsystems must operate at a high pressure, normally above 80 PSI. The high pressure is used to atomize the water through a small orifice to create water droplets of 50 microns or less in diameter. HPA must also run on an accurate time cycle; usually running 1 to 5 seconds on, followed by 3 to 5 minutes off. Specific components are required in controlling the timing interval and creating the proper size mist.
Aeration
Is the process of introducing and integrating oxygen into a liquid or other substance.
Aeration
Is the process of introducing and integrating oxygen into a liquid or other substance.
B
Aerobic
Generally refers to a situation that requires, or involves free oxygen
Aerobic Bacteria
Types of bacteria that require oxygen to survive
Low Pressure Aeroponics (LPA)
LPA systems use a standard magdrive pump coupled to PVC or tubing, and a few miniature sprinkler heads. The water spray from an LPA sprinkler head has large droplets that surround the plant roots.
LPAs generally run uninterupted and therefore resemble NFT, continually wetting the roots with more volume of water than HPA. They are not as efficient as HPA systems but much cheaper to build
High Pressure Aeroponics(HPA)
HPAsystems must operate at a high pressure, normally above 80 PSI. The high pressure is used to atomize the water through a small orifice to create water droplets of 50 microns or less in diameter. HPA must also run on an accurate time cycle; usually running 1 to 5 seconds on, followed by 3 to 5 minutes off. Specific components are required in controlling the timing interval and creating the proper size mist.
Aeration
Generally refers to a situation that requires, or involves free oxygen
Aeration
Is the process of introducing and integrating oxygen into a liquid or other substance.
Aerobic
Generally refers to a situation that requires, or involves free oxygen
Aerobic Bacteria
Types of bacteria that require oxygen to survive
Low Pressure Aeroponics (LPA)
LPA systems use a standard magdrive pump coupled to PVC or tubing, and a few miniature sprinkler heads. The water spray from an LPA sprinkler head has large droplets that surround the plant roots.
LPAs generally run uninterupted and therefore resemble NFT, continually wetting the roots with more volume of water than HPA. They are not as efficient as HPA systems but much cheaper to build
High Pressure Aeroponics(HPA)
HPAsystems must operate at a high pressure, normally above 80 PSI. The high pressure is used to atomize the water through a small orifice to create water droplets of 50 microns or less in diameter. HPA must also run on an accurate time cycle; usually running 1 to 5 seconds on, followed by 3 to 5 minutes off. Specific components are required in controlling the timing interval and creating the proper size mist.
Aeration
Generally refers to a situation that requires, or involves free oxygen
Aeration
Is the process of introducing and integrating oxygen into a liquid or other substance.
C
Aerobic
Generally refers to a situation that requires, or involves free oxygen
Aerobic Bacteria
Types of bacteria that require oxygen to survive
Low Pressure Aeroponics (LPA)
LPA systems use a standard magdrive pump coupled to PVC or tubing, and a few miniature sprinkler heads. The water spray from an LPA sprinkler head has large droplets that surround the plant roots.
LPAs generally run uninterupted and therefore resemble NFT, continually wetting the roots with more volume of water than HPA. They are not as efficient as HPA systems but much cheaper to build
High Pressure Aeroponics(HPA)
HPAsystems must operate at a high pressure, normally above 80 PSI. The high pressure is used to atomize the water through a small orifice to create water droplets of 50 microns or less in diameter. HPA must also run on an accurate time cycle; usually running 1 to 5 seconds on, followed by 3 to 5 minutes off. Specific components are required in controlling the timing interval and creating the proper size mist.
Aeration
Generally refers to a situation that requires, or involves free oxygen
Aeration
Is the process of introducing and integrating oxygen into a liquid or other substance.
Aerobic
Generally refers to a situation that requires, or involves free oxygen
Aerobic Bacteria
Types of bacteria that require oxygen to survive
Low Pressure Aeroponics (LPA)
LPA systems use a standard magdrive pump coupled to PVC or tubing, and a few miniature sprinkler heads. The water spray from an LPA sprinkler head has large droplets that surround the plant roots.
LPAs generally run uninterupted and therefore resemble NFT, continually wetting the roots with more volume of water than HPA. They are not as efficient as HPA systems but much cheaper to build
High Pressure Aeroponics(HPA)
HPAsystems must operate at a high pressure, normally above 80 PSI. The high pressure is used to atomize the water through a small orifice to create water droplets of 50 microns or less in diameter. HPA must also run on an accurate time cycle; usually running 1 to 5 seconds on, followed by 3 to 5 minutes off. Specific components are required in controlling the timing interval and creating the proper size mist.
Aeration
Generally refers to a situation that requires, or involves free oxygen
Aeration
Is the process of introducing and integrating oxygen into a liquid or other substance.
D
Aerobic
Generally refers to a situation that requires, or involves free oxygen
Aerobic Bacteria
Types of bacteria that require oxygen to survive
Low Pressure Aeroponics (LPA)
LPA systems use a standard magdrive pump coupled to PVC or tubing, and a few miniature sprinkler heads. The water spray from an LPA sprinkler head has large droplets that surround the plant roots.
LPAs generally run uninterupted and therefore resemble NFT, continually wetting the roots with more volume of water than HPA. They are not as efficient as HPA systems but much cheaper to build
High Pressure Aeroponics(HPA)
HPAsystems must operate at a high pressure, normally above 80 PSI. The high pressure is used to atomize the water through a small orifice to create water droplets of 50 microns or less in diameter. HPA must also run on an accurate time cycle; usually running 1 to 5 seconds on, followed by 3 to 5 minutes off. Specific components are required in controlling the timing interval and creating the proper size mist.
Aeration
Generally refers to a situation that requires, or involves free oxygen
Aeration
Is the process of introducing and integrating oxygen into a liquid or other substance.
Aerobic
Generally refers to a situation that requires, or involves free oxygen
Aerobic Bacteria
Types of bacteria that require oxygen to survive
Low Pressure Aeroponics (LPA)
LPA systems use a standard magdrive pump coupled to PVC or tubing, and a few miniature sprinkler heads. The water spray from an LPA sprinkler head has large droplets that surround the plant roots.
LPAs generally run uninterupted and therefore resemble NFT, continually wetting the roots with more volume of water than HPA. They are not as efficient as HPA systems but much cheaper to build
High Pressure Aeroponics(HPA)
HPAsystems must operate at a high pressure, normally above 80 PSI. The high pressure is used to atomize the water through a small orifice to create water droplets of 50 microns or less in diameter. HPA must also run on an accurate time cycle; usually running 1 to 5 seconds on, followed by 3 to 5 minutes off. Specific components are required in controlling the timing interval and creating the proper size mist.
Aeration
Generally refers to a situation that requires, or involves free oxygen
Aeration
Is the process of introducing and integrating oxygen into a liquid or other substance.
Typography
The Urban Agriculture Integration Typology categorizes global urban farming projects, accessible via icons, maps, and infographics.
AVF Member
Start – UP
Small in scale and size.
Organization Type
Start – UP
Small in scale and size.
Technology
Developers and suppliers of technology for urban and vertical farmers e.g. Lights, Production Systems, Nutrients;
Institution
Research Institutes, Universities, Govern-mental/Non- Govern-mental Organizations, Non Profit Organizations.
Consultancy
Consultants and advisors in hydroponics, building-integrated agriculture, greenhouse, perma-culture, vertical farming, urban agriculture.
Organization Size
Start – UP
Small in scale and size.
Small Medium Enterprise
More than one location or structure. 6+ employees.
Established
Multiple locations or structures. 40+ employees.