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Master’s Theses That Use Walnut Gulch Data

Barlow, J. (2017). Python Tools to Aid and Improve Rapid Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling with the Automated Geospatial Watershed Assessment Tool (AGWA). https://repository.arizona.edu/handle/10150/622849

Nakolan, L. E. (2017). Application of Geochemical Tracers to Determine the Sources Contributing to Runoff at the Semi-arid Walnut Gulch Experimental Watershed, Arizona. https://repository.arizona.edu/handle/10150/624113

Kautz, M. A. (2016). Hydrologic Model Parameterization Using Dynamic Landsat-Based Foliar Cover Estimates for Runoff Simulation on a Semiarid Grassland Watershed. https://repository.arizona.edu/handle/10150/622850

Xiong, H. (2014). GIS and Environmental Modeling Utilizing Cyberinfrastructure Data (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. (Accession Order No. AAT 1567067)

Lu, M. (2013). Investigation Consequences of Climate Change – temporal and Spatial Changes of Precipitation, Runoff and Erosion and the Impact on Land Cover (Walnut Gulch Watershed, Arizona) (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. (Accession Order No. AAT 1539846)

Ross, M. (2013). Using the Rangeland Hydrology and Erosion Model to Assess Rangeland Management Practices on the Kaler Ranch (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/294025

Huff, W. E. (2012). Advanced Technology for Railway Hydraulic Hazard Forecasting (Master’s Thesis) Retrieved from http://www.worldcat.org/title/advanced-technology-for-railway-hydraulic-hazard-forecasting/oclc/868019155&referer=brief_results

Nicholas, H. D. (2012). Estimating Surface Water Presence and Infiltration for Intermittent Streams in the Semi-Arid Southwest (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/238891

Ogungbade, O. A. (2012). Sediment Transport Capacity and Transport-Limited Deposition Using ArcGIS: An Estimation of the Transport Capacity Coefficient for Eight Sub-Watersheds with the Walnut Gulch Experimental Watershed, Tombstone, Arizona (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://www.worldcat.org/title/sediment-transport-capacity-and-transport-limited-deposition-using-arcgis-an-estimation-of-the-transport-capacity-coefficient-for-eight-sub-watersheds-within-the-walnut-gulch-experimental-watershed-tombstone-arizona/oclc/791454843&referer=brief_results

Sivandran, G. (2012). The Role of Rooting Strategies on the Eco-Hydrology of Semi-Arid Regions (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://www.worldcat.org/title/role-of-rooting-strategies-on-the-eco-hydrology-of-semi-arid-regions/oclc/788626448&referer=brief_results

El-Sadek, A. N. A. M. (2011). Hydrological Modelling of Semi-Arid Watersheds Using Enhanced Climate Data (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. (Accession Order No. 3476207)

Rew, S. N. (2009). Spatial Modeling and Unit Hydrograph Development with Radar Rainfall (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. (Accession Order No. AAT 1474289)

Roundy, J. K. (2009). Uncertainty Analysis for Land Surface Model Predictions: Application to the Simple Biosphere 3 and Noah Models at Tropical and Semiarid Locations (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. (Accession Order No. 1467167)

Venkata, P.M. (2009). Role of Rainfall Variability in the Statistical Structure of Peak Flows (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. (Accession Order No. 3390182)

Carriere, M. (2008). Origins of Martian Valley Networks Based on a Comparative Statistical Analysis of Martian and Terrestrial Basin Shape Functions (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. (Accession Order No. AAT MR48594)

Yin, J. (2008). Spatiotemporal Variation in Soil Moisture and Hydraulic Properties and Their Impacts on Rainfall-Runoff and Infiltration Processes (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. (Accession Order No. AAT 338191)

Sharma, M. (2007). Assessing Effect of Resolution and Rainfall at Plot and Watershed Scales in Hydrologic Modeling (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. (Accession Order No. AAT 1446919)

Simpson, S. C. (2007). Modeling Stream-Aquifer Interactions during Floods and Baseflow: Upper San Pedro River, Southeastern Arizona (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. (Accession Order No. AAT 1447426)

Green, K. (2006). Partitioning of Evapotranspiration in a Chihuahuan Desert Grassland (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/193334

Al-Sakkaf, R. A. M. (2005). Hydrologic Response and Transmission Losses in Arid and Semiarid Catchments (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. (Accession Order No. AAT C821191)

Baillie, M. N. (2005). Quantifying Baseflow Inputs to the San Pedro River: A Geochemical Approach (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/192125

Scott, S. N. (2005). Implementing Best Management Practices in Hydrologic Modeling Using KINEROS and the Automated Geospatial Watershed ASSESSMENT (AGWA) Tool (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/191311

Bradley, C. M. (2003). Effects of Soil data Resolution on Modeling Results Using Physically Based Rainfall-Runoff Model (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/191307

Deschaine, D.P. (2003). The Influence of Soil Properties on WEPP Sediment Yield Predictions for Small Western Rangeland Watersheds (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. (Accession Order No. AAT 3131689)

Yatheendradas, S. (2003). Calibration of a Distributed Land Surface Model for a Semi-Arid Basin Using Remotely Sensed Data (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/191322

Blumenfeld, H. D. (2002). Quantifying Rangeland Health Indicators Using Runoff and Sediment from Rainfall Simulator Experiments (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/191313

Kalin, L. (2002). Sediment Source Area Identification over Watersheds: Influence of Spatial Scale and Sediment Travel Times (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. (Accession Order No. AAT 3099803)

Shiers, E. M. (2002). A Study of Measured vs. Predicted Soil Loss and Steady State Infiltration Rates on a Semi-Arid Watershed (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/206824

Skahill, B. E. (2000). A Kinematic Distributed Watershed Rainfall-Runoff Model: Accuracy and Predictive Uncertainty Using Water Radar (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. (Accession Order No. AAT 9972229)

Young, C. B. (2000). Evaluation of NEXRAD Precipitation Estimates and Their Potential Use for Nonpoint Source Pollution Modeling (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. (Accession Order No. AAT 9984780)

Ramalingam, K. (1999). Determination of Surface Fluxes of Heat and Water Vapor in an Arid Ecosystem (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. (Accession Order No. AAT 1397231)

Hymer, D. C. (1998). Soil Moisture Evaluation Using a Calibrated Sensor Network and a Soil-Vegetation-Atmosphere-Transfer Model (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/191282

Manning, J. R. (1998). Investigations of Infiltration Rates in Utah for Dam Safety and Flood Applications (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. (Accession Order No. AAT 1391002)

Capehart, W. J. (1996). Issues Regarding the Remote Sensing and Modeling of Soil Moisture for Meteorological Applications (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. (Accession Order No. AAT 9628061)

Freedman, V. L. (1996). Erosion Parameter Identification in Overland Flow Areas: Application of a Global and Local Search Algorithm (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/278533

Miller, S. N. (1995). An Analysis of Channel Morphology at Walnut Gulch Linking Field Research with GIS Applications (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/192090

Kidwell, M. R. (1994). Distribution of Ground Cover and its Effects on Runoff and Sediment Yield in the WEPP Model (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/278450

Syed, K. H. (1994). Spatial Storm Characteristics and Basin Response (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/291642

Welles, E. (1994). Comparison of Rainfall Sampling Schemes Using a Calibrated Stochastic Rainfall Generator (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/191331

Tian, D. (1993). Rainfall Spatial and Seasonal Variability Analysis in Semi-Arid Watersheds (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/191382

Whitaker, M. P. L. (1993). Small-Scale Spatial Variability of Soil Moisture and Hydraulic Conductivity in a Semi-Arid Rangeland Soil in Arizona (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. (Accession Order No. AAT 1356794)

Freimund, J. R. (1992). Potential Error in Hydrologic Field Data Collected from Small Semi-Arid Rangeland Watersheds (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/192061

van der Zweep, R. A. (1992). Evaluation of the Water Erosion Prediction Project’s Watershed Version Hydrologic Component on a Semi-Arid Rangeland Watershed (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/bitstream/10150/192067/1/azu_td_hy_e9791_1992_232_sip1_w.pdf

Freitas, R.J. (1991). Estimation Infiltration Parameters from Remotely Sensed Vegetative Cover and Measured Soil Properties (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/192058

Gao, H. (1991). Sensor View Angle and Solar Zenith Angle Effects on Grassland Canopy Spectra (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/277935

Morera Beita, C. M. (1991). Input Data Development and Application for the SWRRB Model Using a Geographic Information System (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/278011

Tiscareno-Lopez, M. (1991). Sensitivity Analysis of the WEPP Watershed Model (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/292034

Faures, J.-M. (1990). Sensitivity of Runoff to Small Scale Spatial Variability of Observed Rainfall in a Distributed Model (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/bitstream/10150/192050/1/azu_td_hy_e9791_1990_669_sip1_w.pdf

Cadot, P.-D. (1989). Development of a Model for Design of Water Harvesting Systems in Small Scale Rainfed Agriculture (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/277109

Flack, P. (1989). A Method for Establishing Base-Line Soil Loss Rates on Surface Mine Sites (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/bitstream/10150/276985/1/azu_td_1336682_sip1_m.pdf

de Roulhac, D.G. (1987). Application of Computer Graphics in the Selection of Rainfall Frequency Models for Environmental Engineering (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/276407

Econopouly, T. W. (1987). Adaptability of a Daily Disaggregation Model to the Midwestern United States (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/191960

Katz, L. T. (1987). Steady State Infiltration Processes along the Santa Cruz and Rillito Rivers (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/191965

Poulton, M. M. (1987). Extraction of Surface and Subsurface Geologic Information from Digital Images of the Proposed Arizona Superconduction Super Collider Sites (Remote Sensing) (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/276424

Blai, J. B. (1986). Parameter Identifiability of an Erosion Simulation Model (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/191917

Long, J. (1986).  Determination of Unit Watershed Size for Use in Small Watershed Hydrological Modeling (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/191919

Goff, B. F. (1985). Dynamics of Canopy Structure and Soil Surface Cover in a Semiarid Grassland (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/191874

Jemison, R. L. (1985). A Calculated Cover Management Factor for the Universal Soil Loss Equation (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://www.tucson.ars.ag.gov/unit/publications/aspfiles/listing.asp

McDowell, W. C. (1985). A Stock Pond Simulation Model for Chaparral Watersheds in Arizona (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/191878

Sale, T. C. (1985). Model for Prediction of Seepage from Small Unlined Water Impoundments (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/191863

El-Din El-Ansary, A. S. (1984). Application of a Finite-Element Model to Overland and Channel Flow in Arid Areas (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/191804

Helble, T. K. (1984). Effect of Direction of Thunderstorm Movement on Peak discharge in a Long Narrow Southeastern Arizona Watershed (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/191818

Hershenhorn, J. S. (1984). Disaggregation of Daily Rainfall (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/191279

Kilbury, R. K. (1984). Water intake at the Atmosphere-Earth Interface in a Fractured Rock System near Patagonia, Arizona (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/191831

Kiyose, Y. (1984). The Behavior of Small Water Impoundments in Southern Arizona ----A Coupled Stochastic and Deterministic Model---- (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/191836

Riddle, J. S. (1984). Isotopic Composition of Stable Carbon and Carbon Dioxide Concentration of Atmosphere in Streambeds near Tombstone, Arizona (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/191807

Turner, G. R. (1984). Reflectance and Temperature Characteristics of Semiarid Rangeland Surfaces (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/191808

Bergstrom, M. L. (1983). Simulation of Runoff-Producing Rainfall in the Southwest (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/191799

Tracy, F. C. (1983). Rainfall Characteristics for Southeastern Arizona (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/191783

Stone, J. J. (1982). Application of a Simplified Water balance Model to Semi-Arid Watersheds (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/191761

Keith, S. J. S. (1981). Stream Channel Recharge in the Tucson Basin and its Implications for Ground-Water Management (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/191719

Suchoski, T. J. (1979). Evaluation of a Water Yield Model for Southwestern Rangelands (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/191683

Hanks, K. S. (1978). Bacteriological Groundwater Quality Characteristics on the Walnut Gulch Experimental Watershed (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/191679

Carlson, F. R. (1974). Measurement of Cobble Abrasion in Natural Streams (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/191594

West, R. E. (1970). Analysis of Gravity Data from the Avra Valley Area, Pima County, Arizona (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/554063

Kirwan, M. G. (1969). A Method for Plotting Isohyetal Maps Using an Analog Computer (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/2939/

Chery Jr., D. L. (1965). Construction, Instrumentation, and Preliminary Verification of a Physical Hydrologic Model (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1555&context=water_rep

Williams, G. (1965). Effects of Rainfall on Soil Surface Characteristics Following Range Seeding Practices (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/551765

Hickey, J. J. (1964). The Ideal Flow Field in a Small Watershed and its Relation to the Drainage Network (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/191446

Riley, J. J. (1963). Simultaneous Heat Balance and Soil Moisture Measurements in Walnut Gulch (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/191446

McRae, R. G. (1962). Factors Affecting the Absorption and Translocation of 2, 4-D in Tarbush (Flourensia Cernua DC) (Master’s Thesis). Retrieved from http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/551589