KAREN S. COPELAND

Soil Scientist
USDA-Agricultural Research Service
Conservation and Production Research Laboratory
Water Management Research Unit
Bushland , Texas USA

EDUCATION

B.S., Professional Chemistry, Ouachita Baptist University
M.S., Soil Science, University of Arkansas

EXPERIENCE

Technician & Research Associate, TAES, Bushland
Biological Technician/Plants, USDA-ARS, Bushland
Soil Scientist, USDA-ARS, Bushland

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Efficient use of water in irrigated agriculture:

• Sprinkler irrigation (center pivots, LEPA, spray heads)
• Surface Irrigation Management (deficit irrigation)
• Evapotranspiration (energy balance, water balance)
• Remote Sensing
• Lysimeters
• Irrigation Scheduling (models, water management)
• Weather Networks