GoingStick^® technology and electromagnetic induction scanning for naturally‐turfed sports surfaces

Abstract

This paper describes the underlying technology of the GoingStick, a ground assessment device developed by Cranfield University, UK, in collaboration with the TurfTrax Group. An analysis of the data produced from environmental characterization trials show that the GoingStick offers potential as a tool to assist in irrigation scheduling for the horseracing industry. The wider applications of the GoingStick in conjunction with electromagnetic scanning are discussed.

Keywords:

• GoingStick
• electromagnetic scanning
• irrigation
• sports surfaces

Notes

School of Applied Sciences, Cranfield University, Bedfordshire MK43 0AL, United Kingdom. E‐mail: [email protected]