What are the effects of LED lighting and the climate on different types of sports turf? At the greenhouse laboratory center Dürnast, this question is addressed by TUM researchers. Their findings serve as a basis for the development of new lighting systems for professional football.
If, in the Bundesliga, a football match doesn’t go too well, it is common to blame the lawn: "Der Rasen ist schuld!" - which shows how much importance the professionals attach to the turf.
An intact stadium turf minimizes the players’ risk of injuries, and it has direct impact on the ball’s speed, as well as on the players’ jumping height and stability. In addition, the lawn has to be in an optimal condition to meet the high standards of the media. ...
