Synthetic Turf Research @ Penn State
A study monitoring various surface characteristics of different synthetic turfs over time.
| Year | Authors | Title | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | A.S. McNitt and D.M. Petrunak | Evaluation of Playing Surface Characteristics of Various In-Filled Systems |
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Quick Links Gmax Traction Abrasion Temperature |
An on-going study evaluating the wear resistance of synthetic turf fibers
| Year | Authors | Title | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | PSU Center for Sports Surface Research |
Synthetic Turf Fiber Wear Test – Progress Report (Want Your Synthetic Turf Field Tested for Wear-Resistance?) |
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Surface Temperature
| Year | Authors | Title | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | PSU Center for Sports Surface Research | Synthetic Turf Heat Evaluation – Progress Report | Read It Here |
| 2011 | T.J. Serensits | Is there any way to cool synthetic turf? | Read It Here |
| 2007 | A.S. McNitt, D.M. Petrunak, and T.J. Serensits | Temperature Amelioration of Synthetic Turf Surfaces Through Irrigation | Read It Here |
Microbial Population
| Year | Authors | Title | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | A.S. McNitt and D.M. Petrunak | Evaluation of the Efficacy of Ultraviolet-C Light to Eliminate Staphylococcus aureus from Infilled Synthetic Turf Surfaces. | Read It Here |
| 2011 | T.J. Serensits, A.S. McNitt, and D.M. Petrunak | Human health issues on synthetic turf in the USA | Read It Here |
| 2011 | A.S. McNitt and D.M. Petrunak | Survival of Staphylococcus aureus on Synthetic Turf | Read It Here |
| 2009 | A.S. McNitt, D.M. Petrunak, and T.J. Serensits | A Survey of Microbial Populations in Infilled Synthetic Turf Fields | Read It Here |
Surface Hardness
| Year | Authors | Title | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | A.S. McNitt, P.J. Landschoot, and D.M. Petrunak | Evaluation of the playing surface hardness of an infilled synthetic turf system | Read It Here |
Soccer Field Testing
| Year | Authors | Title | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | PSU Center for Sports Surface Research | Soccer Ball Roll Test Report | Read It Here |
Snow Removal
| Year | Authors | Title | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | S. LeGros | Snow removal from synthetic infilled systems | Read It Here |
Overview and Background
| Year | Authors | Title | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | T.J. Serensits | Synthetic turf: research answers to common questions | Read It Here |
| 2005 | A.S. McNitt | Synthetic Turf in the USA — An overview of some of the current issues surrounding synthetic turf | Read It Here |
