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.
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.
E01C 13/02 - Fondations, p. ex. avec des dispositions de drainage ou de chauffage
F28D 15/00 - Appareils échangeurs de chaleur dans lesquels l'agent intermédiaire de transfert de chaleur en tubes fermés passe dans ou à travers les parois des canalisations
A01G 20/00 - Culture de gazon, pelouse ou similairesAppareils ou méthodes à cet effet
H02P 1/16 - Dispositions de démarrage de moteurs électriques ou de convertisseurs dynamo-électriques pour faire démarrer des machines dynamo- électriques ou des convertisseurs dynamo-électriques
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.
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.
22 - Cordes; filets; tentes, auvents, voiles et sacs; matières de rembourrage
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
Produits et 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.
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GOLF COURSE TURF CONDITIONING CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD
A system and method for conditioning turf at of one or more golf course areas includes an aeration subsystem having subsurface aeration conduits for aerating the area, and an air blower unit in fluid communication with the aeration conduits configured to provide one of a vacuum in a vacuum mode and air under pressure in a pressure mode in the conduits. A control module is provided which responds to a directive for controlling operation of the aeration subsystem in response to sensing environmental parameters. The control module operates the blower in repetitive cycles of intermittent operation in one of the vacuum mode and pressure mode wherein each cycles includes a blower-on and blower-off mode. The blower-on mode operates the blower units for a first time interval and the blower-off mode ceases operation of the blower units for a second time interval during each cycle.
A system and method for conditioning turf at of one or more golf course areas includes an aeration subsystem having subsurface aeration conduits for aerating the area, and an air blower unit in fluid communication with the aeration conduits configured to provide one of a vacuum in a vacuum mode and air under pressure in a pressure mode in the conduits. A control module is provided which responds to a directive for controlling operation of the aeration subsystem in response to sensing environmental parameters. The control module operates the blower in repetitive cycles of intermittent operation in one of the vacuum mode and pressure mode wherein each cycles includes a blower-on and blower-off mode. The blower-on mode operates the blower units for a first time interval and the blower-off mode ceases operation of the blower units for a second time interval during each cycle.
E02B 11/00 - Drainage du sol, p. ex. à des fins agricoles
A01G 9/24 - Dispositifs de chauffage, d'aération, de régulation de la température ou d'irrigation dans les serres, les châssis ou les installations similaires
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
Produits et 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.
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Golf course environmental management system and method
The invention is a system and method for managing a plurality of areas of interest of a golf course. The system comprises a plurality of subsurface aeration subsystems and a programmable master control module. Each subsystem provides to a specific area at least one of air under pressure and a partial vacuum. In each area of interest, a local control module is responsive to a directive and to a datum (environmental or operational parameter). The local control module is configured to operate the subsystem and is in communication with the programmable master control module. The programmable master control module receives from the local control modules area information representing a status of the respective specific area to which the local control module is dedicated, and in response to the area information and to a command, the programmable master control module issues a directive to the local control module to operate the subsurface aeration subsystem.
E02B 11/00 - Drainage du sol, p. ex. à des fins agricoles
A01G 9/24 - Dispositifs de chauffage, d'aération, de régulation de la température ou d'irrigation dans les serres, les châssis ou les installations similaires
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
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
