Hello, my name is Kathleen Ottenheimer, and I am a Senior at Clarkstown North. I am currently researching how the infill level of synthetic turf fields affects the hardness of the field.
An article that pertains to my topic of research:
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/17543371211002947
My Research Questions:
What is the relationship between infill depth and Gmax values on artificial turf fields?
Does decreased infill depth correlate with increased injury risk due to higher Gmax readings?
Are certain areas of artificial turf fields (e.g., midfield) more prone to hardening and reduced infill over time?
Is the correlation between infill depth and Gmax values consistent across different field types or sports?