| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.41 |
| Liaison | Trevor Ledbetter |
| Submission Date | Feb. 10, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Arizona
Tier2-5: Weather-Informed Irrigation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Tanya
Quist Director UA Campus Arboretum |
Does the institution use weather data or weather sensors to automatically adjust irrigation practices?:
A brief description of how weather data or sensors are used:
Tree workers and Area Crews are responsible for alerting Irrigation staff of irrigation adjustments needed. Watering guidelines and seasonal notes are on file with Facilities Management/Grounds Services.
Irrigation scheduling (drip and lawn sprinkling) on the University of Arizona campus is managed by a CALSENSE “Smart Controller” computer system. Water volume and scheduling respond to historical and actual evapo-transpiration rates on campus, as measured by AZMET weather stations and soil moisture sensors. The computer can respond to rain events, or lack of them, in a 24 hour period. The Irrigation Team is responsible for all scheduling, repairs, and adjustments.
The website URL where information about the practice is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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