When Dr. Jason Kruse, Assistant Profes-sor / Turfgrass Specialist – Culture & Management at the University of Florida used a hand-held infrared thermometer to measure the surface temperatures of natural turfgrass, artificial turf, asphalt and concrete he revealed some interesting results.
He conducted the study on a day when the ambient temperature was 94 degrees Fahrenheit.
To see the results go to the site below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU2qLRrPDYg&feature=player_embedded
From Turfgrass Producers International e-newsletter