Abstract

A turf management system for a multi-climate environment including respective micro-climates at different green surfaces that are remote from one another includes a plurality of local control circuits including respective communication interfaces that are configured to receive sensor data from environmental sensors that are locally positioned at the different green surfaces, and a central control circuit that is configured to be communicatively coupled to the local control circuits. The central control circuit includes a network interface that is configured to receive data indicating differing local conditions at the respective micro-climates from the local control circuits, and a processor that is configured to aggregate the data indicating the differing local conditions at the respective micro-climates for output to a user interface. Related circuits, methods of operation, and computer program products are also discussed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01G 25/16 - Control of watering

Abstract

A turf management system includes a wireless receiver that is configured to receive respective wireless signals comprising sensor data from wireless sensors positioned in a soil profile at respective depths below a green surface. A control circuit is coupled to the wireless receiver and is configured to determine soil profile conditions at the respective depths below the green surface responsive to the sensor data. The control circuit is coupled to a subsoil environmental control mechanism and is configured to automatically control operation of the subsoil environmental control mechanism responsive to the soil profile conditions at the respective depths below the green surface. The subsoil environmental control mechanism may include a hydronic mechanism that is configured to circulate fluid through a hydronic tubing network below the green surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01G 25/16 - Control of watering
• E01C 13/08 - Surfaces simulating grass
• E01C 13/02 - Foundations, e.g. with drainage or heating arrangements
• F28D 15/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus with the intermediate heat-transfer medium in closed tubes passing into or through the conduit walls
• A01G 20/00 - Cultivation of turf, lawn or the likeApparatus or methods therefor
• H02P 1/16 - Arrangements for starting electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting dynamo-electric motors or dynamo-electric converters

Abstract

A turf management system includes a wireless receiver that is configured to receive respective wireless signals comprising sensor data from wireless sensors positioned in a soil profile at respective depths below a green surface. A control circuit is coupled to the wireless receiver and is configured to determine soil profile conditions at the respective depths below the green surface responsive to the sensor data. The control circuit is coupled to a subsoil environmental control mechanism and is configured to automatically control operation of the subsoil environmental control mechanism responsive to the soil profile conditions at the respective depths below the green surface. The subsoil environmental control mechanism may include an airflow mechanism that is configured to alter airflow below the green surface, and/or a hydronic mechanism that is configured to circulate fluid through a hydronic tubing network below the green surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01G 25/06 - Watering arrangements making use of perforated pipe-lines located in the soil
• E01C 13/08 - Surfaces simulating grass
• E01C 13/02 - Foundations, e.g. with drainage or heating arrangements
• A01G 20/10 - Pre-cultivated sod or turfApparatus therefor
• H05B 1/02 - Automatic switching arrangements specially adapted to heating apparatus
• F28F 21/06 - Constructions of heat-exchange apparatus characterised by the selection of particular materials of plastics material
• A01G 25/16 - Control of watering

Abstract

A system for draining liquid from soil is disclosed. The system includes a passive capillary drain in combination with a core for gravity flow, including a sand top dressing laver, a native soil interface, and a rootzone, a curtain traversing from the sand top dressing layer through the native soil interface to at least one tube element, the at least one tube element pulling the water out of the soil with capillary suction, and a core central to the at least one tube element that moves excess water via gravity flow with capillary suction. The elements may be installed parallel at a 3 feet center and a depth of 10 inches, and/or may be installed vertically.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01G 7/00 - Botany in general
• E01C 13/02 - Foundations, e.g. with drainage or heating arrangements
• E02B 11/00 - Drainage of soil, e.g. for agricultural purposes

Goods & Services

(1) Drainage material, namely, fiberglass rope with a stainless steel mesh core to provide soil drainage. (1) Installation and repair of soil drainage products.

Goods & Services

Electric fans

Goods & Services

Machines for aerating soil; portable machines for aerating soil; machines for subsurface aeration of sports fields and golf courses; parts, fittings and components of the aforesaid goods. Installations and apparatus for aerating soil; installations and apparatus for subsurface aeration of sports fields and golf courses; soil aerating machines; parts, fittings and components for the aforesaid goods. Installation and maintenance of apparatus for aerating soil; installation and maintenance of apparatus for subsurface aeration of sports fields and golf courses; advisory and consultancy services relating to the aforesaid services.

Goods & Services

Power operated systems for aerating turf on sports playing fields comprised of power operated blowers, supply lines, namely, flow lines connected to the power operated blowers, supply lines, namely, flow lines connected to the power operated blowers and to subterranean perforated pipes installed below the playing fields for creating a flow of air through the turf, flow control valves and couplings for controlling the flow of air

Goods & Services

Power operated systems for aerating turf on sports playing fields comprised of power operated blowers, flow control valves and couplings for controlling the flow of air in the supply lines, and electrical control panels, and supply lines, namely subterranean flow lines and perforated pipes disposed below the playing field connected to the power operated blowers for creating a flow of air through the turf

Goods & Services

Portable soil aerating machines and components and parts therefore Soil aerating machines and components and parts therefore