turfRad

turfRad is a remote soil moisture sensing system that delivers real-time, actionable soil moisture data without ever touching the turf.

 

Each rugged, waterproof sensor can be mounted on Toro machines to capture 10 measurements per second or about 10,000 moisture readings per fairway during regular mowing, providing an unprecedented understanding of soil conditions while saving time and labour. 

 

Developed by TerraRad using miniaturised sensors adapted from climate science, this technology detects natural microwave energy emitted by the soil to measure moisture within the top four inches of the root zone.

 

This subsurface data supports a proactive approach to turf management, revealing early stress symptoms and moisture anomalies – unlike typical surface sensors that can only detect late signs of turf stress. The results are unmatched irrigation precision, reduced water waste and optimised turf health.

Downloads

  • Sensor type passive L-band microwave radiometer
  • Measurement rate 10 readings per second
  • Root zone coverage top four inches of soil
  • Connectivity Wi-Fi data upload
  • Compatibility mounts on mowers, UTVs and other turf equipment

Features

  • Remote soil moisture sensing for the top four inches of the root zone
  • Real-time GPS-integrated data capture during routine mowing
  • Rapid processing into actionable moisture maps within 30 minutes
  • Sprinkler-level insights for precise irrigation adjustments
  • Compare View for daily trend monitoring
  • Alerts for sprinkler heads outside moisture thresholds
  • Card View to visualise stats and moisture levels of fairways over time
  • Easy integration with existing turf equipment
  • Rugged, waterproof design built for minimal maintenance

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