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DOI: | 10.21273/HORTSCI.34.3.517D |
Web URL(s): | https://journals.ashs.org/hortsci/view/journals/hortsci/34/3/article-p517D.xml?rskey=b5Zqyl Last checked: 11/15/2019 Requires: PDF Reader Notes: Item is within a single large file; Abstract only |
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Content Type: | Abstract or Summary only |
Author(s): | Harp, Derald A. |
Author Affiliation: | Department of Horticultural Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Park, TX |
Title: | Use of GPS in golf course planning |
Section: | Extension: Technology transfer Other records with the "Extension: Technology transfer" Section
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Meeting Info.: | 96th Annual International Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Sciences |
Source: | HortScience. Vol. 34, No. 3, June 1999, p. 517. |
Publishing Information: | Alexandria, VA: American Society for Horticultural Science |
# of Pages: | 1 |
Keywords: | TIC Keywords: GPS; Golf course construction; Trees; Mapping; Futures; Planning
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Abstract/Contents: | "A major problem in golf course construction is trying to optimize the use of existing vegetation, especially trees. In North Central Texas, this is made more difficult by the predominance of post oak (Quercus stellata), a tree that declines severely when cultural conditions are modified. The purpose of this project was to create a map using GPS technology of the existing trees, before final planning and construction of the golf course. In addition to the map, a database was created which would be used for future maintenance and management decisions. The GPS equipment consisted of a Trimble PRO-XRS GPS receiver and Trimble TDC-1 data logger and a Laser Atlanta laser rangefinder. Information collected for the database included tree number, latitude, longitude, number, identification, caliper, estimated height, and quality. Quality ratings were defined as 1) specimen, 2) good, 3) fair, 4) poor, 5) unacceptable. Tree numbers were placed on each tree rated above unacceptable, using metal tree tags. Height estimates were made using the vertical offset feature of the GPS equipment. Base maps were created using Pathfinder Office. Hard copy maps were printed, and digital copies were saved in raw and .dxf format for importation into AutoCAD. This map was combined with existing course plans and adjustments were made to save as many specimen trees as possible. Raw information was also imported into a Microsoft Access 97 database. This project created a database and maps that will provide important information in the future, and the development of the course with minimal loss of specimen trees." |
Language: | English |
References: | 0 |
Note: | This item is an abstract only! |
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): Harp, D. A. 1999. Use of GPS in golf course planning. HortScience. 34(3):p. 517. |
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| DOI: 10.21273/HORTSCI.34.3.517D |
| Web URL(s): https://journals.ashs.org/hortsci/view/journals/hortsci/34/3/article-p517D.xml?rskey=b5Zqyl Last checked: 11/15/2019 Requires: PDF Reader Notes: Item is within a single large file; Abstract only |
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