Objective The objective of the project is to develop new artificial turf fields with an optimal performance for outdoor soccer applications. Different aspects will be considered like safety requirements, mechanical, buimechanical and functional behaviour, comfort aspects, climatic behaviour, environment, maintenance and perception. This is an integral approach in which the characteristics of fields can be fitted to the needs of the local circumstances, incorporating the end-user's opinions and necessities. In the project the players in the production chain of artificial turf are participating: fibre manufacturers, turf manufacturers, field installers and end-users. Also a systematic approach will be introduced with which barriers between consumers and designers/manufacturers can be overcome. This approach incorporates development of a model in which all factors for a good product are placed, introducing the end-users' opinion into the design process and realising an advisory system in which the end-user can be helped selecting the right product for a specific location. Programme(s) FP5-GROWTH - Programme for research technological development and demonstration on "Competitive and sustainable growth 1998-2002" Topic(s) 1.1.3.-1. - Key Action Innovative Products, Processes and Organisation Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme EAW - Exploratory awards Coordinator TEN CATE NICOLON B.V. EU contribution No data Address G. v.d. Muelenweg 2 7440 AJ NIJVERDAL Netherlands See on map Total cost No data Participants (1) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all COGES-OMNISPORT S.R.L. Italy EU contribution No data Address Via Baldissera 9 20129 MILANO See on map Total cost No data
