When Dr. Jason Kruse, assistant professor/turfgrass specialist 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.

Comparing surface temperatures of natural and synthetic turfgrass systems

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


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