| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 57.74 |
| Liaison | Andrew Horning |
| Submission Date | March 27, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Michigan
OP-T2-48: Weather-Informed Irrigation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Terrance
Alexander Executive Director Office of Campus Sustainability |
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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:
Since 2006, the university has operated a computerized irrigation system, called Maxicom, across parts of North and Central campus. The system utilizes information from a campus weather station as well as on location sensors that monitors wind speed, rain, temperature and humidity to make adjustments to irrigation schedules.
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The website URL where information about the practice is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
See also:
http://www.plantops.umich.edu/grounds/grounds_svcs/irrigation_crew.php
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