Facilities
Field Research Facilities
Our lab conducts field experiments at the Central Maryland Research and Education Center, providing access to diverse agricultural landscapes for precision agriculture research. The facility enables us to test and validate innovative irrigation systems, soil moisture monitoring technologies, and variable rate application strategies under real-world conditions.
- Irrigation system testing and optimization platforms
- Variable Rate Irrigation (VRI) systems
- Automated drainage water management systems
- Weather monitoring stations
- Soil moisture and nutrient sensing networks
Laboratory Facilities
Our laboratory is equipped with advanced instrumentation for soil and water analysis, supporting the field-lab-modeling framework that characterizes our research approach.
- Soil hydraulic property characterization equipment
- Soil and water quality analysis instruments
- Nutrient analysis capabilities
- Laboratory-scale irrigation and drainage systems
Remote Sensing and GIS Capabilities
We leverage cutting-edge spatial technologies to monitor crop health, assess field variability, and support site-specific management decisions.
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) systems for crop monitoring
- Multispectral and hyperspectral imaging capabilities
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software and databases
- Satellite imagery processing and analysis tools
- Spatial data analysis and mapping resources
IoT and Sensor Technologies
Our lab integrates Internet of Things (IoT) devices and sensor networks to collect real-time data for precision agriculture applications.
- Wireless sensor networks for soil moisture monitoring
- IoT-enabled irrigation control systems
- Real-time data acquisition and telemetry systems
- Sensor calibration and maintenance equipment
Computational and Modeling Resources
We utilize advanced computational tools and process-based models to integrate field observations, laboratory data, and predictive analytics.
- HYDRUS and other process-based modeling software
- Machine learning and AI development environments
- Big data processing and analysis capabilities
- Cloud computing resources for large-scale simulations
- Statistical analysis and data visualization tools
Location
Central Maryland Research and Education Center
2005 Largo Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774-8508