Report (M.S. Ed.)--Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1994. / Includes bibliographical references (leaf 22). Also available via the Internet.

Thesis (doctoral)--Agricultural University of Norway, 1997. / Summary in Norwegian and English. Includes bibliographical references.

The thesis addresses the problem of ponding as it pertains to sand-based sportsfields. The Lower Premier Sportsfield, in the District of North Vancouver, was specifically studied. It is located in a high rainfall location. The hypothesis is that a 'surface layer' at the top of the soil profile was directly responsible for the reduced surface infiltration necessary for the ponding observed. The accumulation and compaction of detrital organic matter within the pore space of this layer was assumed to be the source of the ponding problem. Pond depth hydrographs were derived from field measurements to illustrate the behaviour of the pond in response to various rainfall conditions. Furthermore, a semi-empirical model was devised to determine the water balance of the pond for an incident rainfall event. Results from the model show that overland flow from the area concentrically adjacent to the pond contributed approximately four times as much water to the pond as was contributed directly by rainfall. From the analysis, it was determined that a low 'surface layer' saturated hydraulic conductivity, of the order of 10⁻⁸ m.s⁻¹ was necessary for this to occur. Recommendations emphasize preventative management that limits the accumulation of detrital plant matter and the employment of groundskeeping techniques to control the formation of the hydrologically restrictive 'surface layer'. Furthermore, to avoid the concentration of surface runoff, it is essential that surface. / Land and Food Systems, Faculty of / Graduate

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Delaware, 2009. / Principal faculty advisor: David J. Hansen, Dept. of Plant and Soil Sciences. Includes bibliographical references.

<p>The purpose of this project was to gather and present information that allows the Virginia Tech Athletic Department to make an informed decision on the best choice of a new multi-use playing surface. The project provides information on initial costs, different types of surfaces and maintenance costs of five different potential surfaces.</p> / Master of Science

Thesis (M.S.) -- University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2006. / Title from title page screen (viewed on Sept. 18, 2006). Thesis advisor: John C. Sorochan. Vita. Includes bibliographical references.

The purpose of this practicum is to evaluate current standards for Winnipeg’s high school athletic field development, and suggest alternatives to conventional methods. This document is structured to support the argument of developing athletic fields to not only satisfy the needs of the school, but the needs of the surrounding community as well. Using active transportation principles as a guide, this practicum provides the opportunity to improve connectivity and circulation within an established Winnipeg neighbourhood. Furthermore, active transportation provides the framework to support a greater variety of recreational activities on a site that currently receives limited use. The final design serves as a proposal to perceive high school athletic sites as more than fields, but as a community resource within the larger network of the city-wide active transportation system. / October 2015

Thesis--Auburn University, 2009. / Abstract. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (p. 39-48).

Thesis (M.S.)--State University of New York, Brockport, 2002. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 45-49).

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