Identify historic and current sources of data surveys on conservation practices and analyze geospatial data of representative sites based on land use/landcover, management practices, landscape characteristics, and hydrologic regimes (humid, arid, etc); expend existing surveys and utilize geospatial data to improve the timeless of conservation statistics. Especially on input data (e.g. fertilizer inputs/rates and timing, type of fertilizer, integrated crop/livestock systems? that are missing to the DayCent modeling team.
Organize and evaluate input data for accuracy and sensitivity for inclusion in the model operationally.
Work with other post docs nationwide to develop dynamic maps of geospatial data to be used into the development of national Greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories.