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Web URL(s):http://sturf.lib.msu.edu/article/2011jun14.pdf
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Author(s):Magro, Carmen
Author Affiliation:Vice President of Agronomy, UgMO Technologies
Title:Water's true impact on your sports turf: And what it all means for decision making
Section:Field science
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Source:SportsTurf. Vol. 27, No. 6, June 2011, p. 14-16.
Publishing Information:Park Ridge, Illinois: Bev-Al Communications co.
# of Pages:3
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Athletic fields; Irrigation practices; Organic matter; Product profile; Soil moisture sensors; Soil profiles; Soil water movement; Water management; Water-saving devices
Business Name:UgMO Technologies, in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Abstract/Contents:Discusses water management on athletic fields, detailing the use of UgMO Technologies data recording technology in logging soil profile information. Suggests that "it is likely the largest real time soil data base in the world." Recommends the use of the UgMO ProHome system, a monitoring device which potentially maintains an optimum soil moisture level in in residential and commercial soil profiles. Details the functions of the system, highlighting its implementation at the Los Angeles Dodgers Stadium to reduce water inputs. Suggests, "learning from each other and seeking every piece of knowledge that can help make better decisions is more of a reality than ever with the ability to see wirelessly into the soil whenever or wherever one wants to."
Language:English
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Magro, C. 2011. Water's true impact on your sports turf: And what it all means for decision making. SportsTurf. 27(6):p. 14-16.
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