KWR project in the news - Smart sports: Hidden rainwater reservoir under artificial turf cools field by 46°F

“Using rainwater harvesting and capillary irrigation, researchers were able to reduce artificial turf temperatures from 144 degrees to 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
Researchers at the KWR Water Research Institute in the Netherlands have shown that a subsurface water storage and capillary-based irrigation system can make artificial turf much cooler and safer to play on. The researchers recommend this easy-to-implement system, especially in urban areas where demand for space facilities is high but space is scarce.
For those living in urban spaces, natural grass has been replaced by artificial turf not just in sports facilities but also in parks. While natural grass is preferred, artificial turf allows for heavy and consecutive use of spaces.”

(Citation: Paleja, A. – KWR project in the news – Smart sports: Hidden rainwater reservoir under artificial turf cools field by 46°F – www.interestingengineering.com (2024)9 july)