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Department of Biological & Ecological Engineering

116 Gilmore Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: (541) 737-2041
Email: info-bee at engr.orst.edu

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Richard Cuenca
Professor

Department of Biological & Ecological Engineering
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone
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541.737.6307
541.737.2082
cuenca@engr.orst.edu

http://bee.oregonstate.edu

Hydrologic Science Team

Curriculum Vitae

 
Summary of Activities and Interests

Areas of Specialization

  • system analysis
  • Irrigation system design
  • Evapotranspiration analysis
  • Soil water and physical property analysis.

Current Research

  • Measurement and simulation of soil water distribution in field conditions and design of monitoring systems.
  • Determination of local and regional scale evapotranspiration and crop water use.
  • Applications of remotely sensed data and geostatistical analysis to water resources evaluation and hydrologic balance modeling.
  • Measurements of diurnal radiation and energy balance over land surfaces and longer term hydrologic balance based on soil water monitoring.

Courses Taught

  • BRE 512 Physical Hydrology
  • BRE 549 Regional Hydrologic Analysis
  • BRE 533 Irrigation System Design
  • BRE 544 Hydraulics of Open Channels
  • BRE 534 Drainage System Design