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| Author(s): | Minner, Dave |
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| Author Affiliation: | Turfgrass Extension Specialist, Iowa State University |
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| Title: | Preliminary considerations when selecting an athletic field construction system |
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| Section: | Sports fields/cricket
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| Meeting Info.: | The Edge, Auckland, New Zealand: 24-27 June 2003 |
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| Source: | Proceedings of the Second New Zealand Sports TurfConference and Trade Show. Vol. 2, 2003, p. 120-127. |
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| Publishing Information: | Palmerston North, NZ: New Zealand Sports Turf Institute |
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| # of Pages: | 8 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Sports turf construction; Drainage systems; Sand-based root zones; USGA recommendations; Football fields; Comparisons; Prescription Athletic Turf; Soil amendments; Sand stabilization
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses potential considerations to take when determining which system to use when constructing an athletic field, including the United States Golf Association (USGA) Concept, Graviturf system, prescription athletic turf (PATTM), sand by-pass, sand carpet, and sand amended soil. Highlights possible advantages and disadvantages to each system. Also discusses potential methods of reinforcing sand based systems, including SportGrass, TurfGrids, and Netlon Mesh Elements. Mentions heating systems and subsurface forced-air systems. |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Minner, D. 2003. Preliminary considerations when selecting an athletic field construction system. p. 120-127. In Proceedings of the Second New Zealand Sports TurfConference and Trade Show. The Edge, Auckland, New Zealand: 24-27 June 2003. Palmerston North, NZ: New Zealand Sports Turf Institute. |
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