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| Web URL(s): | http://archive.lib.msu.edu/tic/gcnew/article/2008apr12.pdf
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| Author(s): | Brauer, Jeffrey D. |
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| Author Affiliation: | President, GolfScapes, Arlington, Texas |
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| Title: | Smart irrigation investments |
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| Column Name: | Design concepts
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| Source: | Golf Course Industry. Vol. 20, No. 4, April 2008, p. 12. |
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| Publishing Information: | Cleveland, OH: G.I.E. Media, Inc. |
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| # of Pages: | 1 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Irrigation controllers; Irrigation costs; Irrigation efficiency; Irrigation practices; Irrigation system design; Purchasing; Recommendations; Soil moisture sensors; Technology
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses possible financial considerations when selecting a golf course irrigation system, stating that "when looking at the cost/benefit ratio of an infrastructure, there's little question upgrading an irrigation system often pencils out as the best investment one can make." Explains that "irrigation systems [offer] substantial, reliable upgrades with better gear drives, solenoids and grit resistance compared to their predecessors. More importantly...sprinklers offer substantial cost savings for water and electricity use." Explains that "irrigation control no longer requires guesswork,and systems never have to run while it's raining." Concludes that "cost concerns aside, the least expensive way to do something is to do it right in the first place...Building as sophisticated irrigation system as [one] can afford pays big dividends down the line through reduced water and power usage and better turf." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| Note: | Pictures, color |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Brauer, J. D. 2008. Smart irrigation investments. Golf Course Industry. 20(4):p. 12. |
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