Synthetic Turf Research @ Penn State

Synthetic Turf Research @ Penn State

Staphylococcus aureus survival on turf

Year Authors Title Link
2022 McNitt et al. Survival of Staphylococcus aureus applied to Poa pratensis L. and synthetic turf Read It Here

Reseach on injury risk on synthetic turf in the NFL 

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2021 Kent et al. Force-limiting and the mechanical response of natural turfgrass used in the National Football League: A step toward the elimination of differential lower limb injury risk on synthetic turf Read It Here

NFL Field Testing & Inspection 

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2021 Jastifer et al. The development of mandatory practices for the testing and maintenance of synthetic turf fields in the National Football League (NFL) Read It Here

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 Read It Here
Quick Links Gmax
Traction
Abrasion
Temperature

The effect of irrigation on synthetic turf characteristics

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2015 PSU Center for Sports Surface Research The effect of irrigation on synthetic turf characteristics - surface temperature, soccer ball roll, and traction - Progress Report Read It Here

An on-going study evaluating the wear resistance of synthetic turf fibers

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2011 PSU Center for Sports Surface Research Synthetic Turf Fiber Wear Test - Progress Report
(Want Your Synthetic Turf Field Tested for Wear-Resistance?)		 Read It Here

Surface Temperature

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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
2020 McNitt et al. Survival of Staphylococcus aureus applied to Poa pratensis L. and synthetic turf Read It Here
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
2008 A.S. McNitt, D.M. Petrunak, and T.J. Serensits A Survey for the Presence of Staphylococcus aureus in the Infill Media of Synthetic Turf Read It Here

Surface Hardness

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2013 PSU Center for Sports Surface Research Gmax round-robin testing at Penn State - A comparison of the Clegg Impact Tester, F355, and F1292 devices Read It Here
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 Testing

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2014 PSU Center for Sports Surface Research 2014 World Cup Footwear - Traction Comparison Read It Here
2012 PSU Center for Sports Surface Research Soccer Ball Roll Test Report Read It Here

Rugby Testing

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2014 PSU Center for Sports Surface Research Rugby Footwear - Traction Comparison Read It Here

Snow Removal

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N/A S. LeGros Snow removal from synthetic infilled systems Read It Here

Overview and Background

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2018 J.R. Jastifer Synthetic Turf: History, Design, Maintenance, and Athlete Safety Read It Here
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