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Agricultural Irrigation Induced Evaporation In A Temperate Study Area: A Stable Isotope Approach, Lincoln Grevengoed Dec 2020

Agricultural Irrigation Induced Evaporation In A Temperate Study Area: A Stable Isotope Approach, Lincoln Grevengoed

Masters Theses

In regions where groundwater is used for irrigation, significant water losses take place due to evaporation. Previous studies demonstrated the utility of stable oxygen and hydrogen isotopes in estimating evaporative water loss experienced during return flow back to an aquifer. Unlike arid regions where the other studies took place, this study examined the region around Kalamazoo, Michigan, the United States, which experiences a more temperate climate. Irrigation in the Kalamazoo area primarily uses center-pivot systems supplied by wells, unlike flood irrigation in previous study areas. Water samples were taken periodically from wells close to center-pivot irrigation systems. Water losses due …


An Overview Of Smartwater Management System: Strategic Potential In Bangladesh, Muhammad Qumrul Hassan, Mir F. Karim, Nazrul I. Khandaker, Jowaher Raza Nov 2018

An Overview Of Smartwater Management System: Strategic Potential In Bangladesh, Muhammad Qumrul Hassan, Mir F. Karim, Nazrul I. Khandaker, Jowaher Raza

Publications and Research

Water loss management is becoming an increasingly important as supplies are stressed by population growth or water scarcity. A SmartWater system ensures optimum consumption and prediction of future water use. Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable countries due to global climate change considering its rapid urbanization, inequitable land use, low income and greater reliance on climate sensitive sectors, particularly agriculture. Agricultural lands used for cropping and livestock rearing are more susceptible to degradation than non-agricultural lands. Most farmers irrigate through flooding, losing up to 75% of water to evaporation and creating a substantial drawdown of much needed water for …


A Framework For Incorporating The Impact Of Water Quality On Water Supply Stress: An Example From Louisiana, David M. Borrok, Jian Chen, Hisham Eldardiry, Emad Habib Oct 2017

A Framework For Incorporating The Impact Of Water Quality On Water Supply Stress: An Example From Louisiana, David M. Borrok, Jian Chen, Hisham Eldardiry, Emad Habib

Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Water of poor quality can directly impact the budget of water available for key user groups. Despite this importance, methods for quantifying the impact of water quality on water availability remain elusive. Here, we develop a new framework for incorporating the impact of water quality on water supply by modifying the Water Supply Stress Index (WaSSI). We demonstrate the usefulness of the framework by investigating the impact of high salinity waters on the availability of irrigation water for agriculture in Louisiana. The WaSSI was deconstructed into sectoral components such that the total available water supply could be reduced for a …


Small-Scale Catchment Analysis Of Water Stress In Wet Regions Of The U.S.: An Example From Louisiana, Hisham Eldardiry, Emad H. Habib, David M. Borrok Dec 2016

Small-Scale Catchment Analysis Of Water Stress In Wet Regions Of The U.S.: An Example From Louisiana, Hisham Eldardiry, Emad H. Habib, David M. Borrok

Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Groundwater is increasingly being overdrafted in the Southeastern U.S., despite abundant rainfall and the apparent availability of surface water. Using the state of Louisiana as an example, the current study quantifies the stresses on water resources and investigates the potential for opportunities to use surface water in lieu of groundwater pumping. The assessment is based on a fine watershed scale (12-digit Hydrological Unit Code [HUC] boundaries) water balance between the availability of surface and groundwater and surface water and groundwater demand. Water demand includes environmental flows, as well as public supply, rural domestic, industrial, power generation, agricultural, and aquaculture sectors. …


Ground-Penetrating Radar Water Content Mapping Of Golf Course Green Sand Layers, Barry J. Allred, Robert S. Freeland, Katherine R. Grote, Edward L. Mccoy, Luis R. Martinez, Debra L. Gamble Dec 2016

Ground-Penetrating Radar Water Content Mapping Of Golf Course Green Sand Layers, Barry J. Allred, Robert S. Freeland, Katherine R. Grote, Edward L. Mccoy, Luis R. Martinez, Debra L. Gamble

Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Information on the spatial distribution of water content across the sand layer component of a golf course green can be important to golf course superintendents for evaluating drainage effectiveness and scheduling irrigation. To estimate the bulk volumetric water content of the sand layer at point locations across the green, a technique was developed that combined (1) depth (or thickness) of the sand layer measured with a steel shaft tile probe, (2) radar signal two-way travel time from the base of the sand layer obtained using a ground-penetrating radar (GPR) system with 900 MHz antennas, and (3) an empirical equation relating …


Generalized Geologic Map For Land-Use Planning: Crittenden County, Kentucky, E. Glynn Beck, David A. Williams, Daniel I. Carey Jan 2005

Generalized Geologic Map For Land-Use Planning: Crittenden County, Kentucky, E. Glynn Beck, David A. Williams, Daniel I. Carey

Map and Chart--KGS

This map is not intended to be used for selecting individual sites. Its purpose is to inform land-use planners, government officials, and the public in a general way about geologic bedrock conditions that affect the selection of sites for various purposes. The properties of thick soils may supercede those of the underlying bedrock and should be considered on a site-to-site basis. At any site, it is important to understand the characteristics of both the soils and the underlying rock.


Acres Irrigated In Nebraska - Past, Present, And Future, Bryce B. Pease Jan 1999

Acres Irrigated In Nebraska - Past, Present, And Future, Bryce B. Pease

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Registered Irrigation Wells In Nebraska-Summer 1995, Mack Ann, Jim Weir, Jennifer Sharpe Jan 1996

Registered Irrigation Wells In Nebraska-Summer 1995, Mack Ann, Jim Weir, Jennifer Sharpe

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Location Of Registered Irrigation Wells In Nebraska As Of 1994 Jan 1994

Location Of Registered Irrigation Wells In Nebraska As Of 1994

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Annual Installation Of Irrigation Wells In Nebraska Through 1990, Conservation Survey Division Jan 1991

Annual Installation Of Irrigation Wells In Nebraska Through 1990, Conservation Survey Division

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Location Of Registered Irrigation Wells In Nebraska As Of 1990. Jan 1990

Location Of Registered Irrigation Wells In Nebraska As Of 1990.

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Annual Installation Of Irrigation Wells In Nebraska Through 1989, Conservation Survey Division Jan 1990

Annual Installation Of Irrigation Wells In Nebraska Through 1989, Conservation Survey Division

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Significant Rises And Declines In Nebraska Groundwater Levels (From Pre-Development As Of Fall 1989)/Registered Irrigation Wells In Nebraska (As Of January 1, 1990), Mark Burbach Jan 1990

Significant Rises And Declines In Nebraska Groundwater Levels (From Pre-Development As Of Fall 1989)/Registered Irrigation Wells In Nebraska (As Of January 1, 1990), Mark Burbach

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Significant Rises And Declines In Nebraska Groundwater Levels (From Pre-Development As Of Fall 1987)/Registered Irrigation Wells In Nebraska (As Of January 1, 1988), Conservation Survey Division Jan 1989

Significant Rises And Declines In Nebraska Groundwater Levels (From Pre-Development As Of Fall 1987)/Registered Irrigation Wells In Nebraska (As Of January 1, 1988), Conservation Survey Division

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Annual Installation Of Irrigation Wells In Nebraska Through 1988, Conservation Survey Division Jan 1988

Annual Installation Of Irrigation Wells In Nebraska Through 1988, Conservation Survey Division

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Significant Rises And Declines In Nebraska Groundwater Levels (From Pre-Development As Of Fall 1986)/Registered Irrigation Wells In Nebraska (As Of January 1, 1987), Conservation Survey Division, U.S. Geological Survey Jan 1988

Significant Rises And Declines In Nebraska Groundwater Levels (From Pre-Development As Of Fall 1986)/Registered Irrigation Wells In Nebraska (As Of January 1, 1987), Conservation Survey Division, U.S. Geological Survey

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Conservation And Survey Division. 1987. Significant Rises And Declines In Nebraska Groundwater Levels (From Pre-Development As Of Fall 1985)/Registered Irrigation Wells In Nebraska (As Of January 1, 1986), Conservation Survey Division, U.S. Geological Survey Jan 1987

Conservation And Survey Division. 1987. Significant Rises And Declines In Nebraska Groundwater Levels (From Pre-Development As Of Fall 1985)/Registered Irrigation Wells In Nebraska (As Of January 1, 1986), Conservation Survey Division, U.S. Geological Survey

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Significant Rises And Declines In Nebraska Groundwater Levels (From Pre-Development As Of Fall 1985)/Registered Irrigation Wells In Nebraska (As Of January 1, 1986), Conservation Survey Division, U.S. Geological Survey Jan 1987

Significant Rises And Declines In Nebraska Groundwater Levels (From Pre-Development As Of Fall 1985)/Registered Irrigation Wells In Nebraska (As Of January 1, 1986), Conservation Survey Division, U.S. Geological Survey

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Irrigation Water Diagram Jan 1985

Irrigation Water Diagram

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Significant Rises And Declines In Nebraska Groundwater Levels (From Pre-Development As Of Fall 1984)/Registered Irrigation Wells In Nebraska (As Of January 1, 1985, Conservation Survey Division, U.S. Geological Survey Jan 1985

Significant Rises And Declines In Nebraska Groundwater Levels (From Pre-Development As Of Fall 1984)/Registered Irrigation Wells In Nebraska (As Of January 1, 1985, Conservation Survey Division, U.S. Geological Survey

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Annual Installation Of Irrigation Wells In Nebraska Through 1983, Conservation Survey Division Jan 1984

Annual Installation Of Irrigation Wells In Nebraska Through 1983, Conservation Survey Division

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Inventory Of Irrigation Water Use In Box Butte County, Nebraska 1981, D. R. Lawton, L. L. Leahon Jan 1984

Inventory Of Irrigation Water Use In Box Butte County, Nebraska 1981, D. R. Lawton, L. L. Leahon

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Development Of Irrigation Well Drilling In Nebraska, Vance Anderson Jan 1981

Development Of Irrigation Well Drilling In Nebraska, Vance Anderson

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Location Of Registered Irrigation Wells In Nebraska As Of 1976 Jan 1976

Location Of Registered Irrigation Wells In Nebraska As Of 1976

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Location Of Registered Irrigation Wells In Nebraska As Of 1975 Jan 1975

Location Of Registered Irrigation Wells In Nebraska As Of 1975

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Total Number Of Irrigation Wells Located In Nebraska Counties As Of 1974 Jan 1974

Total Number Of Irrigation Wells Located In Nebraska Counties As Of 1974

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Location Of Registered Irrigation Wells In Nebraska As Of 1974 Jan 1974

Location Of Registered Irrigation Wells In Nebraska As Of 1974

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Total Number Of Irrigation Wells Located In Nebraska Counties As Of 1973 Jan 1973

Total Number Of Irrigation Wells Located In Nebraska Counties As Of 1973

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Location Of Registered Irrigation Wells In Nebraska As Of 1972 Jan 1972

Location Of Registered Irrigation Wells In Nebraska As Of 1972

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Use Of Groundwater For Irrigation In Hamilton And York Counties, Nebraska, Eugene K. Steele Jr. Feb 1971

Use Of Groundwater For Irrigation In Hamilton And York Counties, Nebraska, Eugene K. Steele Jr.

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.