| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 60.06 |
| Liaison | Margaret Lo |
| Submission Date | Aug. 2, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Ball State University
Tier2-5: Weather-Informed Irrigation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.25 / 0.25 |
Michael
Planton Associate Director for Landscape and Environmental Management Facilities Planning and Management |
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Does the institution use weather data or weather sensors to automatically adjust irrigation practices?:
Yes
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A brief description of how weather data or sensors are used:
Ball State University has several campus locations that contain turf irrigation systems. (i.e., Emens Auditorium, Music Instruction Building, E.B. Ball, Bracken House, Beneficence, Shafer Tower). All systems have rain sensors that turn off the system when soil moisture levels reach adequate levels. Control timers are set to do the watering in the early morning, and all systems are inspected once a month to maintain the system and repair any damaged heads. Sports Facilities also have comparable irrigation systems to care for the athletic fields.
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The website URL where information about the practice is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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