| 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 |
Does the institution use weather data or weather sensors to automatically adjust irrigation practices?:
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.
The website URL where information about the practice is available:
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