Reference 2. Monitoring soil canopy temperatures: bead thermocouple
January 1, 2004
Two pieces of equipment are required: a digital thermometer (Fluke Type K Digital Thermometer, Single Input, Grainger part # 5NC67: $109) and a bead thermocouple (Grainger part # 1T322: $13.00). Grainger’s can be reached via their web page (www.grainger.com) or by obtaining their local warehouse number from your phone company information service.
Procedure:
1. Select a minimum of three greens where you will do the bulk of your turf canopy monitoring. Your best bet is usually to choose those greens…