SmartLandscape @ UC Davis
SmartLandscape @ UC Davis Demonstrate irrigation technology Demonstrate best management practices Measure and monitor landscape water use Demonstrate low water use plant material Demonstrate plant material providing ecosystem services Connect industry professionals with academic researchers & students Experiential-based student learning facilitates student career discovery in horticultural industry Conduct science-based research Demonstrate water conserving & efficient landscapes Connect junior college horticultural programs Demonstrate cutting-edge technology (robotics, UAV s, imaging, etc.) Provide policy makers with landscape water conservation & water efficiency information
Irrigation Controller Technology
Irrigation Nozzle Technology
Drip Irrigation Technology
Emerging Technology Cosmic Ray Soil Moisture Sensor ET Sensor Sub-surface Irrigation Soil Moisture Sensor Smart Water Meter Technology UAV Technology Thermal Camera Inline Fertigation NDVI Technology
Landscape Demonstrations Promote: Low water use, low maintenance plants, beneficial to wildlife Rose Hedge Pollinator Plants Promote best management practices: hydrozoning, fertigation, mulching, integrated pest management
Western Center for Agricultural Equipment (WCAE) N WCAE UC Davis Main Campus N WCAE
Why Western Center for Agricultural Equipment? Future location of SmartFarm initiative (SmartFarm) nexus between agriculture and urban technology Partner with the CA Center for Urban Horticulture Secure facility at UC Davis Multiple areas opportunities for landscape demonstrations Leverage UC Davis academic and research expertise Onsite meeting room facilities for workshops and training events Adjacent acreage for landscape field research
SmartLandscape The Future Phase 1 Fall 2018 Phase 2 Spring 2019 Phase 3 Fall 2020
Opportunity PHASE 3 SmartLandscape Proposed Phases WCAE PHASE 1 PHASE 2 Edible Landscape PHASE 3 Pollination Hedge Row Potential Research Opportunity
SmartLandscape Phase 1 Proposal Arboretum All-Stars/Stormwater Phase 1: Fall 2018 Planting 1. UC Davis L.A. students 2. Cagwin & Dorward 3. Hunter Industries 4. Green Acres Nursery & Supply
SmartLandscape Phase 2 Proposal SmartLawn Demonstration Opportunity Featuring Smart Controller Technology
SmartLawn Demonstration Phase 2 Featuring Smart Controller Technology Surface Irrigation Hunter Rotary Cool Season Std. Controller UC Verde Hunter Controller Delta Blend Toro Controller Scotts MG Blend Scotts Controller Kurapia Baseline Controller Sub-surface Irrigation Hunter Eco-Mat Cool Season Std. Controller UC Verde Hunter Controller Delta Blend Toro Controller Scotts MG Blend Scotts Controller Kurapia Baseline Controller Soil Moisture Sensor Technology (below ground) Irrometer WaterMark Cosmic Ray Neutron Probe Plant Health Assessment Technology (above ground) Normalized Difference Vegetation Index Thermal Imaging
SmartLawn Demonstration Website Potential opportunity for live webcam streaming Split audience groups with Homeowner and Landscape Professional specific information Ability to demonstrate multiple lawn sites with smart controller technology with surface and sub-surface irrigation systems Current and year-to-date metrics (estimated water use, actual water applied, MWELO water budget calculation, etc.) Opportunity to provide educational videos, information and links for irrigation management, etc. Opportunity to promote region specific programs and information
SmartLawn @ UC Davis Residential Professional UC Verde Buffalo Grass
Data Collection Leveraging UAV Technology
Leveraging UAV Technology - Distribution Uniformity
WCAE Potential Research Area
Partners currently onboard 1. Altman Plants 2. Atlas Labs Inc. 3. Baseline Systems 4. Cagwin & Dorward 5. California Landscape Contractors Association 6. California Safe Soil 7. City of Davis 8. Delta Bluegrass Company 9. Ewing Irrigation 10. EZ-FLO 11. Garden Enlightenment 12. Green Acres Nursery & Supply 13. Hunter Industries 14. Irrometer Company, Inc 15. Kurapia, Inc. 16. Netafim 17. Scotts Miracle-Gro 18. Star Roses 19. Takao Nursery, Todd Valley Farms, Florasource, LTD (UC Verde Buffalo Grass) 20. The Toro Company
Questions Dave Fujino, Ph.D. Executive Director California Center for Urban Horticulture UC Davis (530) 754-7739 dwfujino@ucdavis.edu http://ccuh.ucdavis.edu