Together, the software and sensors will:
· Monitor water usage in real time, from supply source to the soil, enabling turf managers to take immediate corrective action, rather than waiting for a monthly water bill to view consumption after the fact;
· Identify leaks or low-pressure issues that otherwise would be difficult to locate and repair;
· Reduce the amount of energy used to transport and treat irrigation water; and
· Move the labor force from reactive to proactive solutions, by providing insights gleaned from the data.
Previously, course managers would communicate via "sneaker net"—running back and forth to provide updates on course conditions. Now, with sensors buried underground, they can measure soil moisture, temperature, and salinity levels at the root level up to six times every hour, 24 hours a day. All of the data generated is delivered to the IBM Intelligent Operations Center, a centralized solution with a single, unified view that facilitates coordination of response to events as they occur.
"Water is one of our most precious natural resources. Because its uses are so extensive, water is very difficult to manage," said Bob Jones, CEO of Desert Mountain. "This collaboration with IBM and UgMO provides real-time water information, helping
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