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Author(s):McCoy, Ed; McCoy, Kevin
Author Affiliation:McCoy, Ed: Turfgrass Soil Physics Professor, School of Natural Resources; McCoy, Kevin: Software Technician, Department of Entomology, The Ohio State University
Title:Computer simulation tracks water flow in greens [Part 1]
Section:Drainage
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Source:TurfGrass TRENDS. December 2006, p. 44, 46, 48.
Publishing Information:Cleveland, OH: Advanstar Communications
# of Pages:3
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Computers; Models; Groundwater; Golf greens; Soil water; Root zone; Soil water retention; Organic amendments; Sand-based golf greens; Topdressings; Software; Analysis; Slope; Hydraulic properties
Abstract/Contents:Explains that "measurement of water flow is often accomplished by frequent monitoring soil water content using probes that are placed in the soil profile." States that "experimental studies of water flow in greens have limitations due to the high cost of construction, maintenance, instrumentation and monitoring." Details how "computer simulation of water flow in soil can remove many of these experimental limitatations." Discusses simulations for "mature, full-size greens having natural surface contours, built according to published guidelines, and supporting a closely mown turfgrass stand." Describes how "simulations were designed to describe water flow through a two-dimensional slice through the center of a typical putting green." Details soil profiles of United States Golf Association (USGA), California, and push-up greens. Explains that "in addition to soil layer thickness and orientation, the water flow simulation requires information on the water-retention curve and the saturated hydraulic conductivity." Examines the results of the simulation, which ran for 168 hours.
Language:English
References:11
See Also:See also part 2, "Computer simulation tracks water flow in greens [part 2]" Turfgrass TRENDS, January 2007, p. 45-46, 48 R=119997 R=119997
Note:Distributed within Golfdom of same date and year
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McCoy, E., and K. McCoy. 2006. Computer simulation tracks water flow in greens [Part 1]. TurfGrass Trends. p. 44, 46, 48.
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