Low-flying helicopter with geophysical equipment loop deployed below it via slingload. In March 2022, a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of southeast and southwest Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Matthew J Komiskey
Matt Komiskey is a Supervisory Physical Scientist and Center Data Officer with the Upper Midwest Water Science Center.
Matt is currently involved with multiple projects that are evaluating the impact of agricultural activities on water quality from small streams (HUC12) to the edge-of-field throughout Wisconsin and the Great Lakes Region. His primary focus is establishing field-based monitoring efforts, at multiple scales, and developing partnerships to identify the potential effect of agricultural conservation practice, as well as create an understanding of how and when agricultural activities impact water quality.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Image of Current Focus for Areas of Expertise
- Design, instrumentation, and implementation of projects focused on measuring and interpreting water-quantity and water-quality data from nonpoint sources including:
- Agricultural land at edges of fields, streams, and subsurface-tiles, and
- Military owned land/streams impacted by agriculture and training activities
- Development and implementation of projects focused on real-time water-quality monitoring and regression development with sampled parameters
- Stream, edge-of-field, and subsurface tile discharge and water-quality load computations
CURRENT PROJECTS
- Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Priority Watersheds, Team Leader
- University of Wisconsin Discovery Farms Program
- Effects of agricultural and military training on streams at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin
- Real-time water quality monitoring of the Black Earth Creek Watershed
Science and Products
Edge-of-field monitoring
Edge-of-field monitoring focuses on identifying and reducing agricultural sources of excess nutrients which can threaten the health of streams, rivers, and lakes. Edge-of-field monitoring assesses the quantity and quality of agricultural runoff and evaluates the effectiveness of conservation practices that aim to reduce nutrient loss.
Edge-of-field monitoring: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI)
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative edge-of-field monitoring focuses on identifying and reducing agricultural sources of excess nutrients which threaten the health of the Great Lakes. The USGS supports these efforts by utilizing edge-of-field monitoring to assess the quantity and quality of agricultural runoff and evaluate conservation practices that aim to reduce sediment and nutrient loss.
Edge-of-field monitoring: Discovery Farms
The USGS is cooperating with Discovery Farms to understand agriculture’s impact on the environment and help producers find ways to minimize their impact while remaining economically viable. Edge-of-field or subsurface tile monitoring stations measure runoff-event volume, including snowmelt, and collect samples which are analyzed for suspended sediment, phosphorus, nitrogen, and chloride.
Southern Wisconsin Airborne Electromagnetic Survey 2022
Low-flying helicopter with geophysical equipment loop deployed below it via slingload. In March 2022, a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of southeast and southwest Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
USGS employees and Cooperators watching AEM survey helicopter towing hoop liftoff
USGS employees and cooperators watching and photographing helicopter lifting off with geophysical equipment loop below attached via slingload. In March 2022, a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of southeast and southwest Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
USGS employees and cooperators watching and photographing helicopter lifting off with geophysical equipment loop below attached via slingload. In March 2022, a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of southeast and southwest Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Sun shining over group of USGS employees and Cooperators at AEM survey in southwest Wisconsin 2022
linkResearch geophysicist Burke Minsley discussing aerial electromagnetic (AEM) survey equipment with group of USGS employees and Cooperators at AEM survey in southwest Wisconsin 2022. In March 2022, a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of southeast and southwest Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in t
Sun shining over group of USGS employees and Cooperators at AEM survey in southwest Wisconsin 2022
linkResearch geophysicist Burke Minsley discussing aerial electromagnetic (AEM) survey equipment with group of USGS employees and Cooperators at AEM survey in southwest Wisconsin 2022. In March 2022, a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of southeast and southwest Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in t
Electromagnetic geophysical survey hoop on ground
Geophysical survey equipment hoop on ground with people learning from SkyTEM member. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Geophysical survey equipment hoop on ground with people learning from SkyTEM member. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Northeast Wisconsin Airborne Electromagnetic Survey 2021 - Panoramic view of equipment on ground
linkGeophysical equipment loop for electromagnetic survey on ground prior to liftoff by helicopter. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Northeast Wisconsin Airborne Electromagnetic Survey 2021 - Panoramic view of equipment on ground
linkGeophysical equipment loop for electromagnetic survey on ground prior to liftoff by helicopter. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Helicopter towing hoop for airborne electromagnetic survey northeastern Wisconsin, January 2021
linkPhoto of helicopter with geophysical equipment loop deployed below it via slingload. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Helicopter towing hoop for airborne electromagnetic survey northeastern Wisconsin, January 2021
linkPhoto of helicopter with geophysical equipment loop deployed below it via slingload. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Helicopter with geophysical survey equipment loop deployed below for airborne electromagnetic survey, Northeastern Wisconsin, January 2021
linkPhoto of helicopter with geophysical equipment loop deployed below it via slingload. Technician for scale. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Helicopter with geophysical survey equipment loop deployed below for airborne electromagnetic survey, Northeastern Wisconsin, January 2021
linkPhoto of helicopter with geophysical equipment loop deployed below it via slingload. Technician for scale. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Geophysical equipment loop with sensor for airborne electromagnetic survey January 2021
Geophysical equipment loop with sensor from SKYTEM. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Geophysical equipment loop with sensor from SKYTEM. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Helicopter towing geophysical survey hoop via slingload
Helicopter with geophysical equipment loop deployed below it via slingload. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Helicopter with geophysical equipment loop deployed below it via slingload. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Electromagnetic geophysical survey hoop
Geophysical equipment survey hoop resting on ground in between flights. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Geophysical equipment survey hoop resting on ground in between flights. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Explanation of electromagnetic geophysical survey equipment
A SkyTEM team member explains technology behind geophysical equipment loop to USGS employees. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
A SkyTEM team member explains technology behind geophysical equipment loop to USGS employees. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Helicopter with electromagnetic geophysical equipment loop deployed below it via slingload taking off for survey flight
linkHelicopter with geophysical equipment loop deployed below it via slingload taking off for survey flight. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Helicopter with electromagnetic geophysical equipment loop deployed below it via slingload taking off for survey flight
linkHelicopter with geophysical equipment loop deployed below it via slingload taking off for survey flight. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Geophysical equipment loop for electromagnetic survey on ground prior to liftoff by helicopter
Geophysical equipment loop for electromagnetic survey on ground prior to liftoff by helicopter. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Geophysical equipment loop for electromagnetic survey on ground prior to liftoff by helicopter. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Science and Products
Edge-of-field monitoring
Edge-of-field monitoring focuses on identifying and reducing agricultural sources of excess nutrients which can threaten the health of streams, rivers, and lakes. Edge-of-field monitoring assesses the quantity and quality of agricultural runoff and evaluates the effectiveness of conservation practices that aim to reduce nutrient loss.
Edge-of-field monitoring: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI)
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative edge-of-field monitoring focuses on identifying and reducing agricultural sources of excess nutrients which threaten the health of the Great Lakes. The USGS supports these efforts by utilizing edge-of-field monitoring to assess the quantity and quality of agricultural runoff and evaluate conservation practices that aim to reduce sediment and nutrient loss.
Edge-of-field monitoring: Discovery Farms
The USGS is cooperating with Discovery Farms to understand agriculture’s impact on the environment and help producers find ways to minimize their impact while remaining economically viable. Edge-of-field or subsurface tile monitoring stations measure runoff-event volume, including snowmelt, and collect samples which are analyzed for suspended sediment, phosphorus, nitrogen, and chloride.
Southern Wisconsin Airborne Electromagnetic Survey 2022
Low-flying helicopter with geophysical equipment loop deployed below it via slingload. In March 2022, a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of southeast and southwest Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Low-flying helicopter with geophysical equipment loop deployed below it via slingload. In March 2022, a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of southeast and southwest Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
USGS employees and Cooperators watching AEM survey helicopter towing hoop liftoff
USGS employees and cooperators watching and photographing helicopter lifting off with geophysical equipment loop below attached via slingload. In March 2022, a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of southeast and southwest Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
USGS employees and cooperators watching and photographing helicopter lifting off with geophysical equipment loop below attached via slingload. In March 2022, a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of southeast and southwest Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Sun shining over group of USGS employees and Cooperators at AEM survey in southwest Wisconsin 2022
linkResearch geophysicist Burke Minsley discussing aerial electromagnetic (AEM) survey equipment with group of USGS employees and Cooperators at AEM survey in southwest Wisconsin 2022. In March 2022, a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of southeast and southwest Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in t
Sun shining over group of USGS employees and Cooperators at AEM survey in southwest Wisconsin 2022
linkResearch geophysicist Burke Minsley discussing aerial electromagnetic (AEM) survey equipment with group of USGS employees and Cooperators at AEM survey in southwest Wisconsin 2022. In March 2022, a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of southeast and southwest Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in t
Electromagnetic geophysical survey hoop on ground
Geophysical survey equipment hoop on ground with people learning from SkyTEM member. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Geophysical survey equipment hoop on ground with people learning from SkyTEM member. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Northeast Wisconsin Airborne Electromagnetic Survey 2021 - Panoramic view of equipment on ground
linkGeophysical equipment loop for electromagnetic survey on ground prior to liftoff by helicopter. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Northeast Wisconsin Airborne Electromagnetic Survey 2021 - Panoramic view of equipment on ground
linkGeophysical equipment loop for electromagnetic survey on ground prior to liftoff by helicopter. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Helicopter towing hoop for airborne electromagnetic survey northeastern Wisconsin, January 2021
linkPhoto of helicopter with geophysical equipment loop deployed below it via slingload. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Helicopter towing hoop for airborne electromagnetic survey northeastern Wisconsin, January 2021
linkPhoto of helicopter with geophysical equipment loop deployed below it via slingload. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Helicopter with geophysical survey equipment loop deployed below for airborne electromagnetic survey, Northeastern Wisconsin, January 2021
linkPhoto of helicopter with geophysical equipment loop deployed below it via slingload. Technician for scale. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Helicopter with geophysical survey equipment loop deployed below for airborne electromagnetic survey, Northeastern Wisconsin, January 2021
linkPhoto of helicopter with geophysical equipment loop deployed below it via slingload. Technician for scale. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Geophysical equipment loop with sensor for airborne electromagnetic survey January 2021
Geophysical equipment loop with sensor from SKYTEM. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Geophysical equipment loop with sensor from SKYTEM. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Helicopter towing geophysical survey hoop via slingload
Helicopter with geophysical equipment loop deployed below it via slingload. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Helicopter with geophysical equipment loop deployed below it via slingload. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Electromagnetic geophysical survey hoop
Geophysical equipment survey hoop resting on ground in between flights. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Geophysical equipment survey hoop resting on ground in between flights. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Explanation of electromagnetic geophysical survey equipment
A SkyTEM team member explains technology behind geophysical equipment loop to USGS employees. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
A SkyTEM team member explains technology behind geophysical equipment loop to USGS employees. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Helicopter with electromagnetic geophysical equipment loop deployed below it via slingload taking off for survey flight
linkHelicopter with geophysical equipment loop deployed below it via slingload taking off for survey flight. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Helicopter with electromagnetic geophysical equipment loop deployed below it via slingload taking off for survey flight
linkHelicopter with geophysical equipment loop deployed below it via slingload taking off for survey flight. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Geophysical equipment loop for electromagnetic survey on ground prior to liftoff by helicopter
Geophysical equipment loop for electromagnetic survey on ground prior to liftoff by helicopter. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Geophysical equipment loop for electromagnetic survey on ground prior to liftoff by helicopter. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.