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Susan O`Shaughnessy
Soil and Water Management Research
Research Agricultural Engineer

Phone: (806) 356-5770
Fax: (806) 356-5750

CONSERVATION AND PRODUCTION RESEARCH LABORATORY
P.O. DRAWER 10 (2300 EXPERIMENT STATION RD - SHIP)
BUSHLAND , TX 790120010
Projects
Improved Practices to Conserve Air Quality, Maintain Animal Productivity, and Enhance Use of Manure and Soil Nutrients of Cattle Production Systems for the Southern Great Plains
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 431554
Precipitation and Irrigation Management to Optimize Profits from Crop Production
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 432324
Spatiotemporal Decision Support Systems for Recognizing Variability and Managing Precision Irrigation in Field Crops
Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement (T)
  Accession Number: 437535

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
A variable rate irrigation decision support system for corn in the US Eastern Coastal Plain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Evaluation of a decision support system for variable rate irrigation in humid region - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Past, present and future of irrigation on the U.S. Great Plains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Assessing planting date effects on seasonal water use of full and short season maize using SWAT in the southern Ogallala Aquifer region Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Marek, G.W., Chen, Y., Marek, T.H., Heflin, K.R., O'Shaughnessy, S.A., Gowda, P.H., Brauer, D.K. 2019. Assessing planting date effects on seasonal water use of full and short season maize using SWAT in the southern Ogallala Aquifer region. Irrigation Science. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00271-019-00653-3.
Targeted, precision irrigation for moving platforms: Selected papers from a center pivot technology transfer effort Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lamm, F.R., Porter, D.O., Bordovsky, J.P., Evett, S.R., O'Shaughnessy, S.A., Stone, K.C., Rogers, D.H. 2019. Targeted, precision irrigation for moving platforms: Selected papers from a center pivot technology transfer effort. Transactions of the ASABE. 62(5):1409-1415. https://doi.org/10.13031/trans.13371.
Comparison of stationary and moving infrared thermometer measurements aboard a center pivot Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Colaizzi, P.D., O'Shaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R., Andrade, M.A. 2019. Comparison of stationary and moving infrared thermometer measurements aboard a center pivot. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 35(6):853-866. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.13443.
Precision agriculture and irrigation - current U.S. perspectives Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Evett, S.R., O'Shaughnessy, S.A., Andrade, M.A., Kustas, W.P., Anderson, M.C., Schomberg, H.H., Thompson, A.I. 2020. Precision agriculture and irrigation - current U.S. perspectives. Transactions of the ASABE. 63(1):57-67. https://doi.org/10.13031/trans.13355.
Using the internet of things to monitor soil-plant-water relationships - (Abstract Only)
O'Shaughnessy, S.A., Kim, M. 2019. Using the internet of things to monitor soil-plant-water relationships [abstract]. 2019 ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual International Meeting, November 10-13, 2019, San Antonio, Texas. Abstract No. 266-1.
Crop monitoring from a small unmanned aerial system - (Abstract Only)
Moorhead, J.E., O'Shaughnessy, S.A., Rush, C.M., Marek, T.H., Marek, G.W., Heflin, K.R., Porter, D.O. 2019. Crop monitoring from a small unmanned aerial system [abstract]. 2019 ASA-SSSA-CSSA Annual Meeting: Embracing the Digital Environment, November 10-13, 2019, San Antonio, Texas. Abstract 85-5.
Resolving discrepancies between laboratory-determined field capacity values and field water content observations: implications for irrigation management Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Evett, S.R., Stone, K.C., Schwartz, R.C., O'Shaughnessy, S.A., Colaizzi, P.D., Anderson, S.K., Anderson, D.J. 2019. Resolving discrepancies between laboratory-determined field capacity values and field water content observations: Implications for irrigation management. Irrigation Science. 37:751-759. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00271-019-00644-4.
Smart irrigation technique based on crop water stress - (Abstract Only)
Colaizzi, P.D., O'Shaughnessy, S.A. 2019. Smart irrigation technique based on crop water stress [abstract]. International Symposium on Non-Destructive Diagnosis of Crop Water Stress and Precision Irrigation for Sustainable Agricultural Production, April 30, 2019, Jeonju, South Korea. p.1.
Corn and sorghum ET, E, yield and CWP affected by irrigation application method: SDI versus mid-elevation spray irrigation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Evett, S.R., Marek, G.W., Colaizzi, P.D., Brauer, D.K., O'Shaughnessy, S.A. 2019. Corn and sorghum ET, E, yield and CWP affected by irrigation application method: SDI versus mid-elevation spray irrigation. Transactions of the ASABE. 62(5):1377-1393. https://doi.org/10.13031/trans.13314.
Development of wireless infrared thermometer networks and their use in smart irrigation - (Abstract Only)
O'Shaughnessy, S.A. 2019. Development of wireless infrared thermometer networks and their use in smart irrigation [abstract]. Non-Destructive Diagnosis of Crop Water Stress and Precision Irrigation for Sustainable Agricultural Production Symposium, May 1-2, 2019, Jeonju-si, South Korea.
Identifying advantages and disadvantages of variable rate irrigation: An updated review Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
O'Shaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R., Colaizzi, P.D., Andrade, M.A., Marek, T.H., Heeren, D.M., Lamm, F.R., Larue, J.L. 2019. Identifying advantages and disadvantages of variable rate irrigation: An updated review. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 35(6):837-852. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.13128.
Response of drought tolerant corn to varying irrigation levels in the Texas High Plains Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
O'Shaughnessy, S.A., Kim, M., Andrade, M.A., Colaizzi, P.D., Evett, S.R. 2019. Response of drought tolerant corn to varying irrigation levels in the Texas High Plains. Transactions of the ASABE. 62(5):1365-1375. https://doi.org/10.13031/trans.13234.
Comparison of precision and conventional irrigation management of cotton Reprint Icon - (Proceedings)
Vories, E.D., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Andrade, A. 2019. Comparison of precision and conventional irrigation management of cotton. In: Stafford, John V. editor. Precision Agriculture '19. European Conference on Precision Agriculture Proceedings, July 8-11, 2019, Montpellier, France. p. 695-702. https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-888-9.
A variable rate irrigation decision support system for corn in the US Eastern Coastal Plain Reprint Icon - (Proceedings)
Stone, K.C., Bauer, P.J., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Andrade, M.A., Evett, S.R. 2019. A variable rate irrigation decision support system for corn in the US Eastern Coastal Plain. In: Stafford, J.V., ed. Precision Agriculture '19 - Proceedings 12th European Conference on Precision Agriculture, July 8-11, 2019. Montpellier, France. 2019. p. 673-679. https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-888-9_83.
A variable rate irrigation decision support system for corn in the US Eastern Coastal Plain Reprint Icon ()
Stone, K.C., Bauer, P.J., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Andrade, M.A., Evett, S.R. 2019. A variable rate irrigation decision support system for corn in the US Eastern Coastal Plain. In: Stafford, J.V., ed. Precision Agriculture '19. Wageningen Academic Publishers. p.673-679. https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-888-9_83.
Water in the Cloud: A new system for field water monitoring with Cloud data access - (Proceedings)
Evett, S.R., Schomberg, H.H., Thompson, A.I., Schwartz, R.C., O'Shaughnessy, S.A., Andrade, M.A. 2018. Water in the Cloud: A new system for field water monitoring with Cloud data access. In: 2018 Irrigation Association Show and Education Conference Technical Session Proceedings. Irrigation Association Conference, December 3-7, 2018, Long Beach, California. p. 1-6. https://www.irrigation.org/IA/FileUploads/IA/Resources/TechnicalPapers/2018/Water_In_The_Cloud_EVETT.pdf
Evaporative loss differences between SDI and sprinkler irrigation - Southern High Plains experience - (Proceedings)
Evett, S.R., Marek, G.W., Colaizzi, P.D., Brauer, D.K., O'Shaughnessy, S.A. 2018. Evaporative loss differences between SDI and sprinkler irrigation - Southern High Plains experience. In: Proceedings of the 2018 Irrigation Association Conference, December 3-7, 2018, Long Beach, California. p. 1-21. https://www.irrigation.org/IA/Resources/Technical-Paper-Library.aspx.
Technological innovations to improve water management in alfalfa and forage crops - (Abstract Only)
Evett, S.R., O'Shaughnessy, S.A., Andrade, M.A., Colaizzi, P.D. 2018. Technological innovations to improve water management in alfalfa and forage crops [abstract]. Second World Alfalfa Congress, November 11-14, 2018, Cordoba, Argentina. p. 1.
Advantages and disadvantages of variable rate irrigation using mechanical move systems - (Abstract Only)
Oshaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R., Colaizzi, P.D., Andrade, M.A., Marek, T.H. 2018. Advantages and disadvantages of variable rate irrigation using mechanical move systems [abstract]. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 1801440.
Precision agriculture and irrigation - Current US perspectives - (Abstract Only)
Evett, S.R., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Andrade, M.A., Colaizzi, P.D., Schomberg, H.H., Anderson, M.C., Kustas, W.P. 2018. Precision agriculture and irrigation - Current US perspectives [abstract]. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 1801789.
Modern irrigation management: Forget Nostradamus; Tesla had it right! ()
Colaizzi, P.D., O'Shaughnessy, S.A. 2018. Modern irrigation management: Forget Nostradamus; Tesla had it right. Irrigation Today. 3(1)21:22.
Calibration and tests of commercial wireless infrared thermometers Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Colaizzi, P.D., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R. 2018. Calibration and tests of commercial wireless infrared thermometers. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 34(4):647-658. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.12577.
Drought tolerant (DT) and non-DT corn production under center pivot irrigation in the Texas High Plains - (Proceedings)
O'Shaughnessy, S.A., Andrade, M.A., Colaizzi, P.D., Evett, S.R. 2018. Drought tolerant (DT) and non-DT corn production under center pivot irrigation in the Texas High Plains. In: Proceedings of the 30th Annual Central Plains Irrigation Conference, February 20-21, 2018, Colby, Kansas. p. 186-198.
Web/smart phone based control and feedback systems for irrigation systems - (Proceedings)
Colaizzi, P.D., O'Shaughnessy, S.A. 2018. Web/smart phone based control and feedback systems for irrigation systems. In: Proceedings of the 30th Annual Central Plains Irrigation Conference, February 20-21, 2018, Colby, Kansas. p. 199-208.
Shoot and root traits in drought tolerant maize (Zea mays L.) hybrids Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, J., Xue, Q., Jessup, K.E., Hou, X., Hao, B., Marek, T., Xu, W., Evett, S.R., O'Shaughnessy, S.A., Brauer, D.K. 2018. Shoot and root traits in drought tolerant maize (Zea mays L.) hybrids. Journal of Integrative Agriculture. 17(0):60345-60347. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2095-3119(17)61869-0.
Yield and water use of drought-tolerant maize hybrids in a semiarid environment Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, J., Xue, Q., Jessup, K., Hao, B., Hou, Z., Marek, T., Xu, W., Evett, S.R., O'Shaughnessy, S.A., Brauer, D.K. 2017. Yield and water use of drought-tolerant maize hybrids in a semiarid environment. Field Crops Research. 216:1-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2017.11.001.
Performance of precision mobile drip irrigation in the Texas High Plains region - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
O'Shaughnessy, S.A., Colaizzi, P.D. 2017. Performance of precision mobile drip irrigation in the Texas High Plains region. Agronomy. 7(4):68. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy7040068.
Speed control variable rate irrigation ()
Oshaughnessy, S.A. 2017. Speed control variable rate irrigation. Natural Resources Conservation Service Discussion on VRI Webinar. October 02, 2017. Bushland, Texas.
Comparison of crop stress and soil maps to enhance variable rate irrigation prescriptions - (Proceedings)
Vories, E.D., Sudduth, K.A., Evett, S.R., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Alejandro, M.E. 2017. Comparison of crop stress and soil maps to enhance variable rate irrigation prescriptions. Proceedings 7th Asian-Australasian Conference on Precision Agricultlure. Paper 170.
SDI increases water use efficiency of grain crops in the Southern High Plains - (Abstract Only)
Evett, S.R., Brauer, D.K., Colaizzi, P.D., Marek, G.W., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Moorhead, J.E. 2017. SDI increases water use efficiency of grain crops in the Southern High Plains. 2017 UCOWR/NIWR Annual Conference, Fort Collins, CO, June 13-15, 2007.
Relationships between early spring wheat streak mosaic severity levels and grain yield: Implications for management decisions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Workneh, F., O'Shaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R., Rush, C.M. 2017. Relationships between early spring wheat streak mosaic severity levels and grain yield: Implications for management decisions. Plant Disease. 101(9):1621-1626.
Crop evapotranspiration calculation using infrared thermometers aboard center pivots - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Colaizzi, P.D., OShaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R., Mounce, R.B. 2017. Crop evapotranspiration calculation using infrared thermometers aboard center pivots Agricultural Water Management. 187:173-189.
Precision irrigation for improving crop water management - (Abstract Only)
Oshaughnessy, S.A., Andrade, M.A., Evett, S.R. 2017. Precision irrigation for improving crop water management [abstract]. Precision Ag Summit, January 15-17, Jamestown, ND.
Variable rate irrigation (VRI) - (Abstract Only)
Evett, S.R., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Andrade, A., Schwartz, R.C. 2016. Variable rate irrigation (VRI). 2016 irrigated crop production update, Lethbridge, Canada.
Relating soil available water fraction to water stress indices - (Proceedings)
Evett, S.R., O'Shaughnessy, S.A., Colaizzi, P.D., Schwartz, R.C. 2016. Relating soil available water fraction to water stress indices. In: Technical Program Proceedings - Agriculture Sessions. Irrigation Association Show and Technical Conference, December 5-9, 2016, Las Vegas, Nevada. p. 280-289.
Advanced tools for irrigation scheduling ()
O'Shaughnessy, S.A., Sui, R. 2018. Chapter 11 - Advanced tools for irrigation scheduling. In: Chen, G., editor. Advances in Agricultural Machinery and Technologies. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. p. 263-288.
Progress on field study with precision mobile drip irrigation technologly - (Abstract Only)
Oshaughnessy, S.A. 2016. Progress on field study with precision mobile drip irrigation technologly. High Plains Water District Board of Directors Meeting.
A comparison of precision mobile drip irrigation, LESA and LEPA - (Abstract Only)
Oshaughnessy, S.A., Colaizzi, P.D. 2016. A comparison of precision mobile drip irrigation, LESA and LEPA. Meeting Abstract. High Plains Water District Conference, Lubbock, TX.
Crop response of drought tolerant and conventional maize hybrids in a semi-arid environment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mounce, R.B., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Colaizzi, P.D., Blaser, B.C., Evett, S.R. 2016. Crop response of drought tolerant and conventional maize hybrids in a semi-arid environment. Irrigation Science. 34(3):231-244.
Site-specific variable rate irrigation as a means to enhance water use efficiency - (Proceedings)
Oshaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R., Andrade, A., Worneh, F., Price, J.A., Rush, C.M. 2015. Site-specific variable rate irrigation as a means to enhance water use efficiency. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No.152140448.
Efficient irrigation management with conventional and VRI sprinkler systems - (Abstract Only)
Oshaughnessy, S.A. 2015. Efficient irrigation management with conventional and VRI sprinkler systems. http://news.aces.edu/blog/2015/11/06/corn-wheat-short-course-held-auburn/.
Strategies to improve water productivity in a water-stressed future - (Proceedings)
Evett, S.R., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Andrade, A., Brauer, D.K., Colaizzi, P.D., Schwartz, R.C. 2015. Strategies to improve water productivity in a water-stressed future. Alfalfa National Symposium Proceedings. Western Alfalfa and Forage Symposium, December 4, 2015, Reno, Nevada.
Current developments in soil water sensing for climate, environment, hydrology and agriculture - (Abstract Only)
Evett, S.R., Schwartz, R.C., Clewett, C., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Colaizzi, P.D. 2015. Current developments in soil water sensing for climate, environment, hydrology and agriculture. Seminar Series of Texas A&M University Departments of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, and Water Management and Hydrologic Sciences
Center pivot mounted infrared sensors: Retrieval of ET and interface with satellite systems - (Abstract Only)
Colaizzi, P.D., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R. 2015. Center pivot mounted infrared sensors: Retrieval of ET and interface with satellite systems [abstract]. Internatinal Workshop on Evapotranspiration Mapping for Water Security, September 15-17, 2015, Washington, D.C.
New soil water sensors for irrigation management - (Abstract Only)
Advances in the two-source energy balance model:Partioning of evaporation and transpiration for row crops - (Abstract Only)
Colaizzi, P.D., Agam, N., Tolk, J.A., Evett, S.R., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Gowda, P., Kustas, W.P., Anderson, M.C. 2015. Advances in the two-source energy balance model:Partioning of evaporation and transpiration for row crops [abstract]. International Irrigation Show.
Acquisition and management of continuous data streams for crop water management - (Abstract Only)
Oshaughnessy, S.A., Colaizzi, P.D., Andrade, M.A., Evett, S.R. 2015. Acquisition and management of continuous data streams for crop water management [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting. Paper No. 88-2.
Advances in the two-source energy balance model: Partioning of evaporation and transpiration for row crops for cotton Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Colaizzi, P.D., Agam, N., Tolk, J.A., Evett, S.R., Howell, T.A., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Gowda, P. 2016. Advances in the two-source energy balance model: Partioning of evaporation and transpiration for row crops for cotton. Transactions of the ASABE. 59(1): 181-197.
Site-specific variable rate irrigation a means to enhance water use efficiency Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Oshaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R., Andrade, A., Workneh, F., Price, J.A., Rush, C.M. 2016. Site-specific variable rate irrigation a means to enhance water use efficiency. Transactions of the ASABE. 59(1):239-249. doi 10.13031/trans.59.11165.
Dynamic prescription maps for site-specific variable rate irrigation of cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Oshaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R., Colaizzi, P.D. 2015. Dynamic prescription maps for site-specific variable rate irrigation of cotton. Agricultural Water Management. 159:123-138.
SDI versus MESA Irrigation - (Abstract Only)
Evett, S.R., Brauer, D.K., Colaizzi, P.D., Tolk, J.A., Oshaughnessy, S.A. 2015. SDI versus MESA Irrigation. Meeting Abstract. Presentation at NRCS irrigation workshop, 4/4/2015, Boise City, Oklahoma.
Corn and sorghum performance are affected by irrigation application method: SDI versus Mid-elevation spray irrigation - (Abstract Only)
Evett, S.R., Brauer, D.K., Colaizzi, P.D., Tolk, J.A., Oshaughnessy, S.A. 2015. Corn and sorghum performance are affected by irrigation application method: SDI versus Mid-elevation spray irrigation. Meeting Abstract. Presentation at Diversity D. Grand Opening, April 2, 2015, Dalhart,TX.
Subsurface drip irrigation reduces evaporative loss, increasses WUE - (Abstract Only)
Evett, S.R., Brauer, D.K., Colaizzi, P.D., Tolk, J.A., Oshaughnessy, S.A. 2015. Subsurface drip irrigation reduces evaporative loss, increasses WUE. Meeting Abstract. Poster presentation for Ogallala Workshop, March 12, 2015.
Two-source energy balance model to calculate row crop E.T. and ET:Advances at ARS, Bushland, TX 2010-2015 - (Abstract Only)
Colaizzi, P.D., Agam, N., Tolk, J.A., Evett, S.R., Howell, T.A., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Gowda, P. 2015. Two-source energy balance model to calculate row crop E.T. and ET:Advances at ARS, Bushland, TX 2010-2015 Poster presentation. Ogallala annual meeting and workshop, March 12, 2015.
Corn and sorghum performance are affected by irrigation application method: SDI versus mid-elevation spray irrigation - (Abstract Only)
Evett, S.R., Brauer, D.K., Tolk, J.A., Colaizzi, P.D., Oshaughnessy, S.A. 2015. Corn and sorghum performance are affected by irrigation application method: SDI versus mid-elevation spray irrigation. Meeting Abstract. Seminar at the USDA-ARS laboratory, March 10, 2015.
Zone edge effects with variable rate irrigation - (Proceedings)
Oshaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R. 2015. Zone edge effects with variable rate irrigation. Proceedings of the Central Plains Irrigation Conference.
Corn and sorghum performance affected by irrigation application method:SDI versus mid-elevation spray irrigation - (Proceedings)
Evett, S.R., Brauer, D.K., Colaizzi, P.D., Oshaughnessy, S.A. 2015. Corn and sorghum performance affected by irrigation application method:SDI versus mid-elevation spray irrigation. Proceedings of the Central Plains Irrigation Conference.
Practical implications of applied irrigation research ()
Marek, G.W., Gowda, P., Evett, S.R., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Brauer, D.K. 2015. Practical implications of applied irrigation research. Power Point Presentation at the High Plains Irrigation Conference, January 15, 2015, Amarillo Civic Center.
Soil water sensing: Implications of sensor capabilities for variable rate irrigation management - (Proceedings)
Evett, S.R., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Colaizzi, P.D., Schwartz, R.C. 2014. Soil water sensing: Implications of sensor capabilities for variable rate irrigation management. Irrigation Associations Exposition and Technical Conference Proceedings.
Enhancing water use efficiency with plant feedback irrigation control: The case for sorghum - (Abstract Only)
Evett, S.R., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Tolk, J.A., Colaizzi, P.D., Baumhardt, R.L., Schwartz, R.C. 2014. Enhancing water use efficiency with plant feedback irrigation control: The case for sorghum. Special Session China-US Water Saving Technology Flagship Project Workshop, 18th World Congress of CIGR. skp
Early and late maturing grain sorghum under variable climatic conditions in the Texas High Plains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Oshaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R., Colaizzi, P.D., Tolk, J.A., Howell, T.A. 2014. Early and late maturing grain sorghum under variable climatic conditions in the Texas High Plains. Transactions of the ASABE. 57(6):1583-1594.
Spatial ET field mapping using sensors mounted on a center pivot - (Abstract Only)
Oshaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R., Colaizzi, P.D. 2014. Spatial ET field mapping using sensors mounted on a center pivot [abstract] ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Paper No. 73-2. CDROM.
Development of a wireless computer vision instrument to detect biotic stress in wheat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Casanova, J.J., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R., Rush, C.M. 2014. Development of a wireless computer vision instrument to detect biotic stress in wheat. Sensors. 14:17753-17769.
Wireless sensor networks for canopy temperature sensing and irrigation management - (Abstract Only)
Oshaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R., Colaizzi, P.D. 2014. Wireless sensor networks for canopy temperature sensing and irrigation management [abstract] ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Paper 214-2. CDROM.
Irrigation scheduling and controlling crop water use efficiency with Infrared Thermometry - (Abstract Only)
Oshaughnessy, S.A. 2014. Irrigation scheduling and controlling crop water use efficiency with Infrared Thermometry. Water and Irrigation Efficiency and Technology Meeting. Paper No. 4.
Impacts of tilling and covering treatments on the biosolids solar drying conversion from Class B to Class A - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Song, I., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Choi, C.Y., Gerba, C.P. 2014. Impacts of tilling and covering treatments on the biosolids solar drying conversion from Class B to Class A. Environmental Technology. 35(20):2610-2618. Available: http://dx.coi.org/10.1080/09593330.2014.914572.
Two source energy balance model to calculate E, T, and ET: Comparison of Priestly-Taylor and Penman-Monteith formulations and two time scaling methods - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Colaizzi, P.D., Agam, N., Tolk, J.A., Evett, S.R., Howell, T.A., Gowda, P., O'Shaughnessy, S.A., Kustas, W.P., Anderson, M.C. 2014. Two source energy balance model to calculate E, T, and ET: Comparison of Priestly-Taylor and Penman-Monteith formulations and two time scaling methods. Transactions of the ASABE. 57(2):479-498.
Profiling soil water content sensor - (Abstract Only)
The future of irrigation on the High Plains - (Abstract Only)
Evett, S.R., Colaizzi, P.D., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Lamm, F.R., Trout, T.J., Kranz, W.L. 2014. The future of irrigation on the High Plains [abstract].Central Plains Irrigation Conference, Burlington, Colorado,Central Plains Irrigation Association, February 25, 2014.
Crop water stress indices correlated with soil water storage: Implications for variable rate irrigation management - (Abstract Only)
Evett, S.R., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Colaizzi, P.D., Schwartz, R.C. 2014. Crop water stress indices correlated with soil water storage: Implications for variable rate irrigation management [abstract]. International Soil Sensing Conference, Houston, TX, March 12-14, 2014.skp
Infrared thermometry as a tool for site-specific irrigation scheduling - (Proceedings)
The future of irrigation on the U.S. Great Plains - (Proceedings)
Evett, S.R., Colaizzi, P.D., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Lamm, F.R., Trout, T.J., Kranz, W.L. 2014. The future of irrigation on the U.S. Great Plains. Proceedings of the Central Plains Irrigation Conference [abstract].
Soil Water Sensing-Focus on Variable Rate Irrigation - (Proceedings)
Evett, S.R., Colaizzi, P.D., Schwartz, R.C., Oshaughnessy, S.A. 2014. Soil Water Sensing-Focus on Variable Rate Irrigation. Proceedings of the Central Plains Irrigation Conference.
A historical perspective of VR water management for improved crop production - (Abstract Only)
Sadler, E.J., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Vories, E.D., Stone, K.C., Perry, C.D. 2013. A historical perspective of VR water management for improved crop production. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. 42-1.
Advances in sprinkler irrigation management - (Abstract Only)
Wireless computer vision system for crop stress detection - (Abstract Only)
Casanova, J.J., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R. 2013. Wireless computer vision system for crop stress detection [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Session 196-7, p.123.
Wireless canopy sensing network systems for automated control of irrigation and water use efficiency - (Abstract Only)
Oshaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R., Colaizzi, P.D. 2013. Wireless canopy sensing network systems for automated control of irrigation and water use efficiency[abstract] Automated methods for continuous measurements agro climatalogy and forestry workshop, Ben Gurion University, Israel, September 7-12, 2013.p. 7.
Overview of advances in water management in agricultural production:Sensor based irrigation management - (Abstract Only)
Automated soil water balance sensing: From layers to control volumes - (Abstract Only)
Evett, S.R., Schwartz, R.C., Casanova, J.J., Oshaughnessy, S.A. 2013. Automated soil water balance sensing: From layers to control volumes [abstract] Automated methods for continuous measurements agro climatalogy and forestry workshop, Ben Gurion University, Israel, September 7-12, 2013. p. 7
The agronomic science of spatial and temporal water management:How much, when and where - (Abstract Only)
Evett, S.R., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Colaizzi, P.D. 2013. The agronomic science of spatial and temporal water management:How much, when and where [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Session 42-2, p. 71.
Irrigated agriculture with limited water supply:Tools for understanding and managing irrigation and crop water use efficiencies - (Abstract Only)
Evett, S.R., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Colaizzi, P.D., Schwartz, R.C., Howell, T.A. 2013. Irrigated agriculture with limited water supply:Tools for understanding and managing irrigation and crop water use efficiencies [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Session 96-1, p. 86.
Wireless sensor network effectively controls center pivot irrigation of sorghum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
O'Shaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R., Colaizzi, P.D., Howell, T.A. 2014. Wireless sensor network effectively controls center pivot irrigation of sorghum. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 29(6):853-864.
The Penman-Monteith Equation as a method to initialize canopy temperature in the two-source energy balance model and comparison to other methods - (Abstract Only)
Colaizzi, P.D., Agam, N., Tolk, J.A., Evett, S.R., Howell, T.A., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Gowda, P., Kustas, W.P., Anderson, M.C. 2013. The Penman-Monteith Equation as a method to initialize canopy temperature in the two-source energy balance model and comparison to other methods [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Session 195-10, p.123.
Assessing application uniformity of a variable rate irrigation system in a windy location - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Oshaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R., Colaizzi, P.D., Howell, T.A. 2013. Assessing application uniformity of a variable rate irrigation system in a windy location. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 29(4):497-510.
Automating prescription map building for VRI systems using plant feedback - (Proceedings)
Oshaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R., Colaizzi, P.D., Howell, T.A. 2012. Automating prescription map building for VRI systems using plant feedback. Irrigation Association Conference Proceedings. November 2-6, 2012, Orlando, Florida. 2012 CDROM
Automated irrigation management with soil and canopy sensing ()
Wang, D., Oshaughnessy, S.A., King, B.A. 2013. Automated irrigation management with soil and canopy sensing. In Q. Zhang and F.J. Pierce (eds.) Agricultural Automation - Fundamentals and Practices. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. pp. 295-321.
Wireless sensor networks for irrigation management - (Abstract Only)
Oshaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R. 2012. Wireless sensor networks for irrigation management [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. 2012 CDROM. Paper no. 59-2.
Recent advances in the two source energy balance model to calculate E.T. and ET for row crops - (Abstract Only)
Colaizzi, P.D., Agam, N., Tolk, J.A., Evett, S.R., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Gowda, P., Howell, T.A., Kustas, W.P., Anderson, M.C. 2012. Recent advances in the two source energy balance model to calculate E.T. and ET for row crops [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. 2012 CDROM. Paper No 204-2.
Performance of a wireless sensor network for crop monitoring and irrigation control - (Proceedings)
O'shaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R., Colaizzi, P.D., Howell, T.A. 2012. Performance of a wireless sensor network for crop monitoring and irrigation control. In:ASABE Annual International Meeting, July 29-August 1, 2012, Dallas,TX. Paper No.12-1338246.
Soil water balance calculation using a two source energy balance model and wireless sensor arrays aboard a center pivot - (Abstract Only)
Colaizzi, P.D., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R., Gowda, P., Howell, T.A. 2012. Soil water balance calculation using a two source energy balance model and wireless sensor arrays aboard a center pivot [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. 2012 CDROM. Paper No. 59-6.
Two-source model estimates of evapotranspiration using component and composite surface temperatures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Two-source energy balance model estimates of evapotranspiration using component and composite surface temperatures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Colaizzi, P.D., Kustas, W.P., Anderson, M.C., Agam, N., Tolk, J.A., Evett, S.R., Howell, T.A., Gowda, P., O'Shaughnessy, S.A. 2012. Two-source energy balance model estimates of evapotranspiration using component and composite surface temperatures. Advances in Water Resources. 50:134-151. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.advwatres.2012.06.004.
Soil water sensors:Problems, advances and potential for irrigation scheduling ()
Evett, S.R., Schwartz, R.C., Casanova, J.J., Lascano, R.J., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Colaizzi, P.D. 2012. Soil water sensors:Problems, advances and potential for irrigation scheduling. Scientific and Technical Review. 2012 CDROM.
A review of mechanical move sprinkler irrigation control and automation technologies Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kranz, W.L., Evans, R.G., Lamm, F.R., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Peters, R.T. 2012. A review of mechanical move sprinkler irrigation control and automation technologies. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 28(3):389-397.
Two source energy balance model:Refinements and lysimeter tests in the Southern High Plains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Colaizzi, P.D., Evett, S.R., Howell, T.A., Gowda, P., O'Shaughnessy, S.A., Tolk, J.A., Kustas, W.P., Anderson, M.C. 2012. Two source energy balance model: Refinements and lysimeter tests in the Southern High Plains. Transactions of the ASABE. 55(2):551-562.
Grain sorghum response to irrigation scheduling with the time-temperature threshold method and deficit irrigation levels - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
O'Shaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R., Colaizzi, P.D., Howell, T.A. 2012. Grain sorghum response to irrigation scheduling with the time-temperature threshold method and deficit irrigation levels. Transactions of the ASABE. 55(2):451-461.
Integrating multiple irrigation technologies for overall improvement in irrigation. - (Proceedings)
Howell, T.A., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R. 2012. Integrating multiple irrigation technologies for overall improvement in irrigation management. Proceedings of the Central Plains Irrigation Conference, February 21, 2012, Colby, Kansas. p. 170-186.
Using plant canopy temperature to improve irrigated crop management - (Proceedings)
Colaizzi, P.D., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R., Howell, T.A. 2012. Using plant canopy temperature to improve irrigated crop management. Proceedings of the Central Plains Irrigation Conference. February 21-22, 2012, Colby, Kansas. p. 203-223.
A crop water stress index and time threshold for automatic irrigation scheduling of grain sorghum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
O'Shaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R., Colaizzi, P.D., Howell, T.A. 2012. A crop water stress index and time threshold for automatic irrigation scheduling of grain sorghum. Agricultural Water Management. 107:122-132.
Single- and dual-surface iterative energy balance solutions for reference ET - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Evett, S.R., Lascano, R.J., Howell, T.A., Tolk, J.A., O'Shaughnessy, S.A., Colaizzi, P.D. 2012. Single- and dual-surface iterative energy balance solutions for reference ET. Transactions of the ASABE. 55(2):533-541.
Application uniformity of a commercial center pivot variable rate irrigation system - (Proceedings)
Oshaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R., Colaizzi, P.D., Howell, T.A. 2011. Application uniformity of a commercial center pivot variable rate irrigation system. International Irrigation Show, November 6-8, 2011, San Diego, California. 2011 CDROM.
Site specific irrigation management-Precision agriculture for improved water use efficiency ()
Advanced irrigation engineering: Precision and Precise - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Howell, T.A., Evett, S.R., O'Shaughnessy, S.A., Colaizzi, P.D., Gowda, P. 2012. Advanced irrigation engineering: Precision and Precise. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology. 2(1A):1-9.
Irrigation, plant disease and crop water use efficiency - (Abstract Only)
Rush, C.M., Price, J., Workneh, F., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R. 2011. Irrigation, plant disease and crop water use efficiency [abstract]. . North Central American Phytopathological Society meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, June 15, 2011.
Using radiation thermography and thermometry to evaluate crop water stress in soybean and cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
O'Shaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R., Colaizzi, P.D., Howell, T.A. 2011. Using radiation thermography and thermometry to evaluate crop water stress in soybean and cotton. Agricultural Water Management. 98(10):1523-1535.
Evaluation of a wireless infrared thermometer with a narrow field of view - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
O'Shaughnessy, S.A., Hebel, M.A., Evett, S.R., Colaizzi, P.D. 2011. Evaluation of a wireless infrared thermometer with a narrow field of view. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 76(1):59-68.
Vegetation fraction mapping with high resolution multispectral data in the Texas High Plains - (Abstract Only)
Oshaughnessy, S.A., Hernandez, J.E., Gowda, P., Basu, S., Colaizzi, P.D., Howell, T.A., Schulthess, U. 2010. Vegetation fraction mapping with high resolution multispectral data in the Texas High Plains [abstract]. American Geophysical Union Meeting, December 13-17, 2010, San Francisco, California. Paper No. H33F-1237
Single-and dual-surface implicit energy balance solutions for reference ET - (Proceedings)
Evett, S.R., Lascano, R.J., Howell, T.A., Tolk, J.A., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Colaizzi, P.D. 2010. Single-and dual-surface implicit energy balance solutions for reference ET. Decennial National Irrigation Symposium, December 5-8, 2010, Phoenix, Arizona. Paper no: IRR10-8347.
Automatic irrigation scheduling of grain sorghum using a CWSI and time threshold - (Proceedings)
Oshaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R., Colaizzi, P.D., Howell, T.A. 2010. Automatic irrigation scheduling of grain sorghum using a CWSI and time threshold. In: Proceedings of the 5th Decennial National Irrigation Symposium, December 5-8, 2010, Phoenix, Arizona. Paper No:IRR10-9011.2010 CDROM.
Reflectance-Based Estimation of Soil Heat Fluxes in the Texas High Plains - (Abstract Only)
Gowda, P., Colaizzi, P.D., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Ha, W., Howell, T.A. 2010. Reflectance-Based Estimation of Soil Heat Fluxes in the Texas High Plains[abstract]. American Geophysical Union Meeting, December 13-17, 2010, San Francisco, California. Paper No. H31B-0984.
Two source energy balance model-refinements and lysimeter tests in the Southern High Plains - (Proceedings)
Colaizzi, P.D., Evett, S.R., Howell, T.A., Gowda, P., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Tolk, J.A., Kustas, W.P., Anderson, M.C. 2010. Two source energy balance model-refinements and lysimeter tests in the Southern High Plains. In: Proceedings of the 5th Decennial National Irrigation Symposium, December 5-8, 2010, Phoenix, Arizona. Paper No:IRR10-9701.2010 CDROM.
Automation of irrigation systems to control irrigation applications and crop water use efficiency - (Abstract Only)
Oshaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R., Colaizzi, P.D. 2010. Automation of irrigation systems to control irrigation applications and crop water use efficiency [abstract]. In: ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts, October 31-November 4, 2010, Long Beach, California. Paper No. 231-5. 2010 CDROM.
Cotton Evapotranspiration and Yield Variations With Canopy Temperature and Irrigation Deficit - (Abstract Only)
Evett, S.R., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Colaizzi, P.D., Howell, T.A., Baumhardt, R.L. 2010. Cotton Evapotranspiration and Yield Variations With Canopy Temperature and Irrigation Deficit. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts, October 31-November 4, 2010, Long Beach, California. Paper No. 44-4. 2010 CDROM.
Canopy temperature based system effectively schedules and controls center pivot irrigation of cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
O'Shaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R. 2010. Canopy temperature based system effectively schedules and controls center pivot irrigation of cotton. Agricultural Water Management. 97(9):1310-1316.
Radiometer footprint model to estimate sunlit and shaded components for row crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Colaizzi, P.D., O'Shaughnessy, S.A., Gowda, P., Kustas, W.P., Anderson, M.C., Evett, S.R., Howell, T.A. 2010. Radiometer footprint model to estimate sunlit and shaded components for row crops. Agronomy Journal. 102(3):942-955.
Developing wireless sensor networks for monitoring crop canopy temperature using a moving sprinkler system as a platform - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
O'Shaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R. 2010. Developing wireless sensor networks for monitoring crop canopy temperature using a moving sprinkler system as a platform. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 26(2):331-341.
Using radiation thermometry to assess spatial variation of water stressed cotton - (Proceedings)
O'Shaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R. 2009. Using radiation thermometry to assess spatial variation of water stressed cotton. In: Proceedings of the Annual International Irrigation Show, December 2-4, 2009, San Antonio, Texas. Paper No. IA-09-1012. 2009 CDROM.
Aerodynamic Temperature Derived from Flux-Profile Measurements and Two-Source Model Predictions over a Cotton Row Crop in an Advective Environment - (Abstract Only)
Chavez, J.L., Kustas, W.P., Gowda, P., Howell, T.A., Prueger, J.H., Hipps, L.E., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Colaizzi, P.D., Evett, S.R., Neale, C., Anderson, M.C., Copeland, K.S. 2009. Aerodynamic temperature derived from flux-profile measurements and two-source model predictions over a cotton row crop in an advective environment [abstract]. The International Annual Meetings of the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America, Symposium on Remote Sensing at Multiple Scales: The Bushland Evapotranspiration and Agricultural Remote Sensing Experiment. http://a-c-s.confex.com/crops/2009am/webprogram/Paper55678.html.
Developing a wireless infrared thermometer with a narrow field of view - (Proceedings)
Oshaughnessy, S.A., Hebel, M.A., Evett, S.R. 2009. Developing a wireless infrared thermometer with a narrow field of view. Computers in Agriculture International Conference Proceedings,June 22-24, 2009,Reno,Nevada. ASABE publication number 701P0409e.
Advanced irrigation engineering: Precision and Precise - (Proceedings)
Howell, T.A., Evett, S.R., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Colaizzi, P.D., Gowda, P. 2009. Advanced irrigation engineering: Precision and Precise. Dahlia Greidinger International Symposium. March 2-5,2009, Haifa, Israel. p.63-64
Irrigation Management ()
Evett, S.R., Colaizzi, P.D., O'shaughnessy, S.A., Hunsaker, D.J., Evans, R.G. 2012. Irrigation Management. In: Njoku, E., editor. Encyclopedia of Remote Sensing. SpringerReference (www.springerreference.com). Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg. DOI: 10.1007/SpringerReference_327137 2012-06-19 17:54:39 UTC.
Soil water measurement and thermal indices for center pivot irrigation scheduling - (Proceedings)
OShaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R., Colaizzi, P.D., Howell, T.A. 2008. Soil water measurement and thermal indices for center pivot irrigation scheduling. International Irrigation Association Conference, November 2-4, 2008, Anaheim, California. 2008 CDROM
Estimating crop canopy coverage of cotton plants within the FOV of an infrared thermometer using a two band photodiode sensor - (Abstract Only)
Oshaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R., Colaizzi, P.D., Howell, T.A., Gowda, P. 2008. Estimating crop canopy coverage of cotton plants within the FOV of an infrared thermometer using a two band photodiode sensor [abstract]. 2008 Joint Meeting of American Society of Agronomy, Soil Science Society of America, and Crop Science Society of America, October 5-9, 2008, Houston, Texas. Paper No. 619-2. 2008 CD ROM.
Radiometric surface temperature components for row crops - (Abstract Only)
Colaizzi, P.D., Kustas, W.P., Oshaughnessy, S.A., Schwartz, R.C., Evett, S.R., Howell, T.A., Chavez Eguez, J.L., Gowda, P., Tolk, J.A. 2008. Radiometric surface temperature components for row crops [abstract]. 2008 Joint Meeting of American Society of Agronomy, Soil Science Society of America, and Crop Science Society of America, October 5-9, 2008, Houston, Texas. Paper No. 618-14. 2008 CDROM.
Integration of wireless sensor networks into automatic irrigation scheduling of a center pivot - (Proceedings)
Oshaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R. Integration of wireless sensor networks into moving irrigation systems for automatic irrigation scheduling. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE).June 29-July 2, 2008 Providence, Rhode Island. Paper No.083452. Available: http://asae.frymulti.com/azdez.asp?search=1&JID=5&AID=24796&CID=prov2008&v=&i=&T=1.
Influence of cotton crop development and level of irrigation of microbial community structure - (Abstract Only)
Rice, W.C., O'Shaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R. 2008. Influence of cotton crop development and level of irrigation of microbial community structure [abstract]. 2008 Joint Meeting of American Society of Agronomy, Soil Science Society of America, and Crop Science Society of America, October 5-9, 2008, Houston, Texas. Paper No. 745-15. 2008 CDROM.
IRT wireless interface for automatic irrigation scheduling of a center pivot system - (Proceedings)
Oshaughnessy, S.A., Evett, S.R. 2007. IRT wireless interfact for automatic irrigation scheduling of a center pivot system. In: Proceedings of the 28th Annual International Irrigation Show, December 9-11, 2007, San Diego, California. p. 176-186. 2007 CDROM.
Nitrogen loss during solar drying of biosolids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Oshaughnessy, S.A., Song, I., Artiola, J.F., Choi, C.Y. 2008. Nitrogen loss during solar drying of biosolids. Environmental Technology. 29:55-65.
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