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An investigation into the fertilizer particle dynamics off-the-disc
Antille, D. L., Gallar, L., Miller, P. C. H. and Godwin, R. J.. 2015. "An investigation into the fertilizer particle dynamics off-the-disc." Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 31 (1), pp. 49-60. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.31.10729

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Land suitability evaluation to optimize land management of small-scale farms in the Gerado catchment, North-Eastern Ethiopia
Bahir, Asmamaw L., Ahmed, Mohammed A. and Antille, Diogenes L.. 2015. "Land suitability evaluation to optimize land management of small-scale farms in the Gerado catchment, North-Eastern Ethiopia." Tropical Agriculture. 92 (1), pp. 49-68.

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Field-scale evaluation of calcium ammonium nitrate, urea, and urea treated with N-(n-butyl) thiophosphoric triamide applied to grassland in Ireland
Antille, Diogenes L., Hoekstra, Nyncke J. and Lalor, Stanley T. J.. 2015. "Field-scale evaluation of calcium ammonium nitrate, urea, and urea treated with N-(n-butyl) thiophosphoric triamide applied to grassland in Ireland." Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 46 (11), pp. 1345-1361. https://doi.org/10.1080/00103624.2015.1033540

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Potential to increase productivity and sustainability in Argentinean agriculture with controlled traffic farming: a short discussion
Antille, Diogenes L., Imhoff, Silvia C., Alesso, Carlos A., Chamen, William C. T. and Tullberg, Jeff N.. 2015. "Potential to increase productivity and sustainability in Argentinean agriculture with controlled traffic farming: a short discussion." Acta Technologica Agriculturae . 18 (3), pp. 83-87. https://doi.org/10.1515/ata-2015-0016

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Advances in cotton harvesting technology: a review and implications for the John Deere round baler cotton picker
Bennett, John McL., Woodhouse, Nathan P., Keller, Thomas, Jensen, Troy A. and Antille, Diogenes L.. 2015. "Advances in cotton harvesting technology: a review and implications for the John Deere round baler cotton picker." Journal of Cotton Science. 19 (2), pp. 225-249.

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Machine vision and mechatronics in practice
Billingsley, John and Brett, Peter (ed.) 2015. Machine vision and mechatronics in practice. Berlin, Germany. Springer.

Edited book

Orchard mapping and mobile robot localisation using on-board camera and laser scanner data fusion – Part B: mapping and localisation
Shalal, Nagham, Low, Tobias, McCarthy, Cheryl and Hancock, Nigel. 2015. "Orchard mapping and mobile robot localisation using on-board camera and laser scanner data fusion – Part B: mapping and localisation." Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 119, pp. 267-278. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2015.09.026

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Biodegradation of artificial monolayers applied to water storages to reduce evaporative loss
Pittaway, P., Herzig, M., Stuckey, N. and Larsen, K.. 2015. "Biodegradation of artificial monolayers applied to water storages to reduce evaporative loss." Water Science and Technology. 72 (8), pp. 1334-1340. https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2015.348

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Exploring the correlations between common UV measurements and chemical fractionation for natural waters
Al-Juboori, Raed A., Yusaf, Talal and Pittaway, Pamela A.. 2016. "Exploring the correlations between common UV measurements and chemical fractionation for natural waters ." Desalination and Water Treatment. 57 (35), pp. 16324-16335. https://doi.org/10.1080/19443994.2015.1079805

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Orchard mapping and mobile robot localisation using on-board camera and laser scanner data fusion – Part A: tree detection
Shalal, Nagham, Low, Tobias, McCarthy, Cheryl and Hancock, Nigel. 2015. "Orchard mapping and mobile robot localisation using on-board camera and laser scanner data fusion – Part A: tree detection." Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 119, pp. 254-266. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2015.09.025

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A multiscale method based on the fibre configuration field, IRBF and DAVSS for the simulation of fibre suspension flows
Nguyen, H. Q., Tran, C.-D. and Tran-Cong, T.. 2015. "A multiscale method based on the fibre configuration field, IRBF and DAVSS for the simulation of fibre suspension flows." CMES: Computer Modeling in Engineering and Science. 109 (4), pp. 361-403. https://doi.org/10.3970/cmes.2015.109.361

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Contrasting suspended covers reveal the impact of an artificial monolayer on heat transfer processes at the interfacial boundary layer
Pittaway, P., Martínez-Alvarez, V. and Hancock, N.. 2015. "Contrasting suspended covers reveal the impact of an artificial monolayer on heat transfer processes at the interfacial boundary layer." Water Science and Technology. 72 (9), pp. 1621-1627. https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2015.379

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Impact of artificial monolayer application on stored water quality at the air-water interface
Pittaway, P., Martínez-Alvarez, V., Hancock, N. and Gallego-Elvira, B.. 2015. "Impact of artificial monolayer application on stored water quality at the air-water interface." Water Science and Technology. 72 (7), pp. 1250-1256. https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2015.337

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Estimation of wet canopy bulk stomatal resistance from energy flux measurements during sprinkler irrigation
Uddin, Jasim M., Smith, Rod J., Hancock, Nigel H. and Foley, Joseph P.. 2016. "Estimation of wet canopy bulk stomatal resistance from energy flux measurements during sprinkler irrigation." Biosystems Engineering. 143, pp. 61-67. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2015.12.017

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A new approach to estimate canopy evaporation and canopy interception capacity from evapotranspiration and sap flow measurements during and following wetting
Uddin, J., Foley, J. P., Smith, R. J. and Hancock, N. H.. 2016. "A new approach to estimate canopy evaporation and canopy interception capacity from evapotranspiration and sap flow measurements during and following wetting." Hydrological Processes. 30 (11), pp. 1757-1767. https://doi.org/10.1002/hyp.10739

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Micrometeorology of sprinkler irrigation
Hancock, N. H., Uddin, J. M., Smith, R. J. and Foley, J. P.. 2015. "Micrometeorology of sprinkler irrigation." Agricultural and Forest Meteorology. 200, pp. 293-301. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agrformet.2014.10.010

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Assessing erosion processes associated with establishment of coal seam gas pipeline infrastructure in Queensland, Australia
Vacher, Cameron A., Antille, Diogenes L., Huth, Neil I. and Raine, Steven R.. 2016. "Assessing erosion processes associated with establishment of coal seam gas pipeline infrastructure in Queensland, Australia." 2016 ASABE Annual International Meeting. Orlando, Florida 17 - 20 Jul 2016 United States. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. https://doi.org/10.13031/aim.20162461210

Presentation

Review of pre-treatments used in anaerobic digestion and their potential application in high-fat cattle slaughterhouse wastewater
Harris, Peter W. and McCabe, Bernadette K.. 2015. "Review of pre-treatments used in anaerobic digestion and their potential application in high-fat cattle slaughterhouse wastewater." Applied Energy. 155, pp. 560-575. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.06.026

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Issues related to waste sewage sludge drying under superheated steam
Hamawand, Ihsan, da Silva, Wilton Pereira, Eberhard, Friederike and Antille, Diogenes L.. 2015. "Issues related to waste sewage sludge drying under superheated steam." Polish Journal of Chemical Technology. 17 (4), pp. 5-14. https://doi.org/10.1515/pjct-2015-0062

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Are evaporation losses in sprinkler irrigation high?
Uddin, Jasim, Smith, Rod, Hancock, Nigel and Foley, Joseph. 2014. "Are evaporation losses in sprinkler irrigation high?" 17th Australian Cotton Conference (ACC 2014): Our Fibre, Our Focus, Our Future. Gold Coast, Australia 05 - 07 Aug 2014 Narrabri, Australia.

Paper

Can advected energy affect the water use efficiency in sprinkler irrigation?
Uddin, Jasim, Smith, Rod, Hancock, Nigel and Foley, Joseph. 2014. "Can advected energy affect the water use efficiency in sprinkler irrigation? " Irrigation Australia Conference 2014: Water for Life, Future for All. Gold Coast, Australia 02 - 06 Jun 2014 Sydney, Australia.

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Estimation of canopy interception under sprinkler irrigation: a new approach
Uddin, Jasim, Smith, Rod, Hancock, Nigel and Foley, Joseph. 2014. "Estimation of canopy interception under sprinkler irrigation: a new approach." Irrigation Australia Conference 2014: Water for Life, Future for All. Gold Coast, Australia 02 - 06 Jun 2014 Sydney, Australia.

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Land use: catchment management
Melland, A. R., Jordan, P., Murphy, P. N. C., Mellander, P. -E., Buckley, C. and Shortle, G.. 2014. "Land use: catchment management." Van Alfen , Neal K. (ed.) Encyclopedia of agriculture and food systems. San Diego, CA. United States. Elsevier. pp. 98-113

Edited book (chapter)

Automated camera-based height and flower detection for wheat and chickpea
McCarthy, Alison and Tscharke, Matthew. 2014. "Automated camera-based height and flower detection for wheat and chickpea." 5th International Workshop on Applications of Computer Image Analysis and Spectroscopy in Agriculture (ASABE 2014). Montreal, Canada 12 - 13 Jul 2014 St. Joseph, MI. United States.

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Real-time irrigation decision-making and control for site-specific irrigation of cotton using a centre pivot, 2012/13
McCarthy, Alison, Smith, Rod and Hancock, Nigel. 2014. "Real-time irrigation decision-making and control for site-specific irrigation of cotton using a centre pivot, 2012/13." Irrigation Australia Conference 2014: Water for Life, Future for All. Gold Coast, Australia 02 - 06 Jun 2014 Sydney, Australia.

Presentation

VARIwise: towards autonomous irrigation and a grower's guide
McCarthy, A. C.. 2014. "VARIwise: towards autonomous irrigation and a grower's guide." IRRICOMM – communication of irrigation research in cotton (2014). Narrabri, Australia 11 - 12 Mar 2014 Narrabri, Australia.

Presentation

Autonomous site-specific irrigation control: the current state and a vision of a future system [Keynote]
McCarthy, Alison, Smith, Rod and Gillies, Malcolm. 2014. "Autonomous site-specific irrigation control: the current state and a vision of a future system [Keynote]." Keppell, Mike and Reushle, Shirley (ed.) 2nd Digital Rural Futures Conference 2014. Toowoomba, Australia 25 - 27 Jun 2014 Toowoomba, Australia.

Keynote

Real-time control approaches for site-specific irrigation and fertigation optimisation
McCarthy, Alison, Nguyen, Tai and Raine, Steven. 2014. "Real-time control approaches for site-specific irrigation and fertigation optimisation." Keppell, Mike and Reushle, Shirley (ed.) 2nd Digital Rural Futures Conference 2014. Toowoomba, Australia 25 - 27 Jun 2014

Presentation

Field-scale evaluation of furrow fertigation using liquid nitrogen
Antille, Diogenes L. and McCarthy, Alison C.. 2014. "Field-scale evaluation of furrow fertigation using liquid nitrogen." 17th Australian Cotton Conference (ACC 2014): Our Fibre, Our Focus, Our Future. Gold Coast, Australia 05 - 07 Aug 2014 Narrabri, Australia.

Poster

Effect of spatial variability on data requirements for site-specific irrigation
McCarthy, Alison. 2014. "Effect of spatial variability on data requirements for site-specific irrigation." 17th Australian Cotton Conference (ACC 2014): Our Fibre, Our Focus, Our Future. Gold Coast, Australia 05 - 07 Aug 2014 Narrabri, Australia.

Presentation

Soil compaction and controlled traffic considerations in Australian cotton farming systems
Antille, D. L., Bennett, J. McL. and Jensen, T.. 2015. Soil compaction and controlled traffic considerations in Australian cotton farming systems. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

Technical report

An alternative index to ESP to explain dispersion occurring in Australian soils when Na content is low
Marchuk, A., Marchuk, S., Bennett, J., Eyres, M. and Scott, E.. 2014. "An alternative index to ESP to explain dispersion occurring in Australian soils when Na content is low." Patti, Antonio, Tang, Caixan and Wong, Vanessa (ed.) 2014 National Soil Science Conference. Melbourne, Australia 23 - 27 Nov 2014 Melbourne, Australia.

Poster

Assessing soil properties of rehabilitated grazing pastures for sustainable and economically viable beef cattle operations: progress report
Bennett, J. McL., Melland, A. R. and Eberhard, J. E.. 2014. Assessing soil properties of rehabilitated grazing pastures for sustainable and economically viable beef cattle operations: progress report. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

Project report

Simulation of irrigation control strategies for cotton using model predictive control within the VARIwise simulation framework
McCarthy, Alison C., Hancock, Nigel H. and Raine, Steven R.. 2014. "Simulation of irrigation control strategies for cotton using model predictive control within the VARIwise simulation framework." Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 101, pp. 135-147. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2013.12.004

Article

Investigating the feasibility and the optimal location of pulsed ultrasound in surface water treatment schemes
Al-Juboori, Raed A., Yusaf, Talal, Aravinthan, Vasantha, Pittaway, Pamela A. and Bowtell, Leslie. 2016. "Investigating the feasibility and the optimal location of pulsed ultrasound in surface water treatment schemes." Desalination and Water Treatment. 57 (11), pp. 4769-4787. https://doi.org/10.1080/19443994.2014.996771

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Controlled damping of a 48-metre wide spray rig
Billingsley, John. 2015. "Controlled damping of a 48-metre wide spray rig." Billingsley, John and Brett, Peter (ed.) Machine vision and mechatronics in practice. Heidelberg, Germany. Springer. pp. 185-196

Edited book (chapter)

Holistic control system design for large mobile irrigation machines
McCarthy, Alison, Hancock, Nigel and Raine, Steven. 2015. "Holistic control system design for large mobile irrigation machines." Billingsley, John and Brett, Peter (ed.) Machine vision and mechatronics in practice. Heidelberg, Germany. Springer. pp. 177-184

Edited book (chapter)

Development and simulation of sensor-based irrigation control strategies for cotton using the VARIwise simulation framework
McCarthy, Alison C., Hancock, Nigel H. and Raine, Steven R.. 2014. "Development and simulation of sensor-based irrigation control strategies for cotton using the VARIwise simulation framework." Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 101, pp. 148-162. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2013.12.014

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Using stable isotopes to identify soil moisture sources of key species in riparian woodlands of the northern Murray-Darling Basin
Reardon-Smith, K. M., Le Brocque, A. F., Hollins, S. and Silburn, D. M.. 2011. "Using stable isotopes to identify soil moisture sources of key species in riparian woodlands of the northern Murray-Darling Basin." 11th Australasian Environmental Isotope Conference. Cairns, Australia 12 - 14 Jul 2011 Adelaide, Australia.

Poster

Review of centre pivot and lateral move installations in the Queensland Murray Darling basin
Wigginton, David, Foley, Joseph, Schultz, Justin and Van Niekerk, Rory. 2011. Review of centre pivot and lateral move installations in the Queensland Murray Darling basin. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

Project report