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Publication Type:
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Newsletter
Author(s):Gallant, Adrien
Author Affiliation:Agrologist, Hydor Agri Canada, Elmira, Ontario
Title:New technology to solve a very old shade problem
Source:The Turf Line News. Vol. 160, October/November 2000, p. 30-34.
Publishing Information:Maple Ridge, British Columbia: Western Canada Turfgrass Association
# of Pages:5
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Tree environmental effects; Trees; Golf courses; Shading; Tree maintenance; Computers; Technology; Shade; Light; Models; Photoperiod; Light intensity; Measurement; Case studies; Tree removal; Membership relations; Golf course superintendents; Golf green committee
Facility Names:Vancouver Golf Club, in Canada
Abstract/Contents:Profiles SunShader, a computer model used to calculate the effects of tree shading on golf courses. "This technology was developed to assist golf course superintendents in quantifying the effects of specific trees or groups of trees on greens and tees. It documents current light conditions and is able to look at various 'what if' scenarios of tree removal and pruning."
Language:English
References:0
See Also:Other items relating to: SHADEC

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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Gallant, A. 2000. New technology to solve a very old shade problem. Turf Line News. 160:p. 30-34.
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