Full TGIF Record # 18923
Item 1 of 1
Web URL(s):https://stri.lib.msu.edu/vol66-1990/sptri90066177.html#18923
    Last checked: 02/2003
    Notes: Available to TGIF and STRI users
https://stri.lib.msu.edu/vol66-1990/pdf/sptri90066177.pdf#page=5&zoom=181,0,150
    Last checked: 02/2003
    Requires: PDF Reader
    Notes: Available to TGIF and STRI users
Access Restriction:Certain MSU-hosted archive URLs may be restricted to legacy database members.
Publication Type:
i
Report
Content Type:Abstract or Summary only
Author(s):Harrison, J. A. C.; Wallace, G.; McMillan, E.
Author Affiliation:West of Scotland College
Title:Can computers cut the cost of cutting grass?
Meeting Info.:Abstract of paper given at the Seventh Amenity Grass Research Discussion Meeting held at Queen's University, Belfast 18-21 December 1989.
Source:Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute. Vol. 66, June 1990, p. 181.
Publishing Information:Bingley, England: Sports Turf Research Institute
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Computers; Computer applications; Computer modeling; Mowing; Efficiency; Costs
Abstract/Contents:Computer-generated models are widely used throughout science and commerce as predictive management tools, however, their potential to question established management practice appears to have been neglected. Within this context a simple computer model was generated to compare the effectiveness of different types of grass cutting regimes currently in use by Local Authorities in Scotland. The model was developed to examine 'Down time' (i.e. the delivery of operatives and machinery to site) as a major component of the total grass cutting operation, in addition to cutting efficiency on site. Further parameters were that the system be relatively inexpensive, capable of expansion and essentially 'user friendly'. A spreadsheet application, using Supercalc 4, for IBM compatible PC's was considered to satisfy these requirements. Information retrieval surprisingly indicated not only that established mowing regimes may require re-consideration but also that there is a great potential for predictive computer modeling in many aspects of amenity horticultural management. However, it is accepted that any recommendations tendered are limited by the absence of 'field testing' at this time."
Language:English
References:0
See Also:Other items relating to: COMPU
Note:This item is an abstract only!
ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Harrison, J. A. C., G. Wallace, and E. McMillan. 1990. Can computers cut the cost of cutting grass?. J. Sports Turf Res. Inst. 66:p. 181.
Fastlink to access this record outside TGIF: https://tic.msu.edu/tgif/flink?recno=18923
If there are problems with this record, send us feedback about record 18923.
Choices for finding the above item:
Web URL(s):
https://stri.lib.msu.edu/vol66-1990/sptri90066177.html#18923
    Last checked: 02/2003
    Notes: Available to TGIF and STRI users
https://stri.lib.msu.edu/vol66-1990/pdf/sptri90066177.pdf#page=5&zoom=181,0,150
    Last checked: 02/2003
    Requires: PDF Reader
    Notes: Available to TGIF and STRI users
Find Item @ MSU
MSU catalog number: SB 433 .A1 S63
Request through your local library's inter-library loan service (bring or send a copy of this TGIF record)