Measurement
What is not measured cannot be improved. This section brings together articles on measurement in sports surfaces and agriculture: soil moisture and salinity, firmness, traction, ball roll, green speed, weather and light, with the instruments, protocols and interpretation of each data point.
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Firmness in Greens
La firmeza de los greens, o la “receptividad” que tiene la bola sobre los mismos, es un parámetro de gran importancia en el juego, e igualmente por tanto la gestión agronómica para conseguir los valores deseados. Para su determinación existen dos aparatos, el USGA TrueFirm y el martillo de Clegg. Ambos se correlacionan muy bien, siendo más…
Raúl Bragado Alcaraz · 28 November 2016Read more »
Cutting Height Test: What you need to know
The height of cut test ensures uniform, quality turf on sports fields. Find out how to measure it with professional precision.Raúl Bragado Alcaraz · 4 November 2016Read more »
How to measure vertical ball bounce
Discover the key test to analyse the vertical bounce of the ball on the surface and ensure perfect playability.Raúl Bragado Alcaraz · 2 November 2016Read more »
Ball Rolling Test: Measures actual playability
The ball rolling test evaluates the uniformity and playability of the turf, ensuring quality sports surfaces.Raúl Bragado Alcaraz · 31 October 2016Read more »
Traction test: Measure the resistance of the turf.
Is your turf safe? The traction test reveals its resistance and helps prevent injuries on sports surfaces.Raúl Bragado Alcaraz · 28 October 2016Read more »
Hardness testing: Measure your field safety
Is your pitch safe? The hardness test reveals the firmness of the turf and prevents risks for players on sports surfaces.Raúl Bragado Alcaraz · 26 October 2016Read more »
Infiltration test: Check the drainage of the turfgrass.
Measure water infiltration in your turf and optimise drainage to improve the playability and performance of the pitch.Raúl Bragado Alcaraz · 24 October 2016Read more »
Electrical conductivity: for healthy soil and efficient irrigation
Find out what electrical conductivity is, how to measure it and why it is key to avoiding salinity damage.Raúl Bragado Alcaraz · 6 October 2016Read more »
Measures of sodicity: SAR and ESP
Sodium is found in the soil. An excess in the soil deteriorates its physical and chemical properties. It affects its structure and permeability.Raúl Bragado Alcaraz · 4 October 2016Read more »
Foliar Analysis Test
This composition of percentage by weight of each element, as well as being a function of the fertility of the substrate and the availability of nutrients.Raúl Bragado Alcaraz · 30 September 2016Read more »
Optimise your soil with advanced microbiological tests
Discover how microbiological testing reveals soil health and takes your sports and agricultural surfaces to the next level.Raúl Bragado Alcaraz · 16 August 2016Read more »
Standard nutrient extraction analysis: how to measure them
Find out what nutrients your soil has available: macronutrients, micronutrients and which extractives matter for efficient fertilisation.Raúl Bragado Alcaraz · 30 June 2016Read more »