John W Fulton
John is a Research Hydrologist and DOI Remote Pilot for the Colorado Water Science Center.
John serves as a subject matter expert for all things non-contact. He collaborates with federal and state partners including state DOTs, EPA, FHWA, JPL, NASA, NOAA, USACE, and USFWS.
John’s research interests include (1) near-field remote sensing from fixed- and drone-based platforms, (2) Doppler and pulsed radars and cameras to measure river discharge, (3) ground-penetrating radars to measure channel bathymetry and snow depth, and (4) flood alert networks related to extreme precipitation events in post-wildfire basins.
Professional Experience
2000 – U.S. Geological Survey
1991 – 2000 ENSR Consulting and Engineering
1986 – 1991 Delta Environmental Consultants
1985 – 1986 Twin City Testing
Education and Certifications
M.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering (Hydraulics), University of Pittsburgh, 1999
M.S., Geology, University of Nebraska, 1987
B.S., Geology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1983
Federally Qualified Meteorologist
AIARE Avalanche Rescue
AIARE Level 1
Honors and Awards
DOI Meritorious Service Award, Jul 2023
Science and Products
Satellite remote sensing estimation of river discharge: Application to the Yukon River Alaska Satellite remote sensing estimation of river discharge: Application to the Yukon River Alaska
Computing under-ice discharge: A proof-of-concept using hydroacoustics and the Probability Concept Computing under-ice discharge: A proof-of-concept using hydroacoustics and the Probability Concept
Engaging the user community for advancing societal applications of the Surface Water Ocean Topography mission Engaging the user community for advancing societal applications of the Surface Water Ocean Topography mission
Occurrence and trends in the concentrations of fecal-indicator bacteria and the relation to field water-quality parameters in the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers and selected tributaries, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 2001–09 Occurrence and trends in the concentrations of fecal-indicator bacteria and the relation to field water-quality parameters in the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers and selected tributaries, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 2001–09
Water-budgets and recharge-area simulations for the Spring Creek and Nittany Creek Basins and parts of the Spruce Creek Basin, Centre and Huntingdon Counties, Pennsylvania, Water Years 2000–06 Water-budgets and recharge-area simulations for the Spring Creek and Nittany Creek Basins and parts of the Spruce Creek Basin, Centre and Huntingdon Counties, Pennsylvania, Water Years 2000–06
Effects of high salinity wastewater discharges on unionid mussels in the Allegheny River, Pennsylvania Effects of high salinity wastewater discharges on unionid mussels in the Allegheny River, Pennsylvania
Using science to strengthen our Nation's resilience to tomorrow's challenges: understanding and preparing for coastal impacts Using science to strengthen our Nation's resilience to tomorrow's challenges: understanding and preparing for coastal impacts
Calibration of a two-dimensional hydrodynamic model for parts of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Calibration of a two-dimensional hydrodynamic model for parts of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Remediation scenarios for attenuating peak flows and reducing sediment transport in Fountain Creek, Colorado, 2013 Remediation scenarios for attenuating peak flows and reducing sediment transport in Fountain Creek, Colorado, 2013
Velocity, water-quality, and bathymetric surveys of the Grays Landing and Maxwell Navigation Pools, and Selected Tributaries to the Monongahela River, Pennsylvania, 2010–11 Velocity, water-quality, and bathymetric surveys of the Grays Landing and Maxwell Navigation Pools, and Selected Tributaries to the Monongahela River, Pennsylvania, 2010–11
Hydraulic modeling of mussel habitat at a bridge-replacement site, Allegheny River, Pennsylvania, USA Hydraulic modeling of mussel habitat at a bridge-replacement site, Allegheny River, Pennsylvania, USA
Measuring real-time streamflow using emerging technologies: Radar, hydroacoustics, and the probability concept Measuring real-time streamflow using emerging technologies: Radar, hydroacoustics, and the probability concept
Non-USGS Publications**
https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_1110-1-4001.pdf.
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
Science and Products
Satellite remote sensing estimation of river discharge: Application to the Yukon River Alaska Satellite remote sensing estimation of river discharge: Application to the Yukon River Alaska
Computing under-ice discharge: A proof-of-concept using hydroacoustics and the Probability Concept Computing under-ice discharge: A proof-of-concept using hydroacoustics and the Probability Concept
Engaging the user community for advancing societal applications of the Surface Water Ocean Topography mission Engaging the user community for advancing societal applications of the Surface Water Ocean Topography mission
Occurrence and trends in the concentrations of fecal-indicator bacteria and the relation to field water-quality parameters in the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers and selected tributaries, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 2001–09 Occurrence and trends in the concentrations of fecal-indicator bacteria and the relation to field water-quality parameters in the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers and selected tributaries, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 2001–09
Water-budgets and recharge-area simulations for the Spring Creek and Nittany Creek Basins and parts of the Spruce Creek Basin, Centre and Huntingdon Counties, Pennsylvania, Water Years 2000–06 Water-budgets and recharge-area simulations for the Spring Creek and Nittany Creek Basins and parts of the Spruce Creek Basin, Centre and Huntingdon Counties, Pennsylvania, Water Years 2000–06
Effects of high salinity wastewater discharges on unionid mussels in the Allegheny River, Pennsylvania Effects of high salinity wastewater discharges on unionid mussels in the Allegheny River, Pennsylvania
Using science to strengthen our Nation's resilience to tomorrow's challenges: understanding and preparing for coastal impacts Using science to strengthen our Nation's resilience to tomorrow's challenges: understanding and preparing for coastal impacts
Calibration of a two-dimensional hydrodynamic model for parts of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Calibration of a two-dimensional hydrodynamic model for parts of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Remediation scenarios for attenuating peak flows and reducing sediment transport in Fountain Creek, Colorado, 2013 Remediation scenarios for attenuating peak flows and reducing sediment transport in Fountain Creek, Colorado, 2013
Velocity, water-quality, and bathymetric surveys of the Grays Landing and Maxwell Navigation Pools, and Selected Tributaries to the Monongahela River, Pennsylvania, 2010–11 Velocity, water-quality, and bathymetric surveys of the Grays Landing and Maxwell Navigation Pools, and Selected Tributaries to the Monongahela River, Pennsylvania, 2010–11
Hydraulic modeling of mussel habitat at a bridge-replacement site, Allegheny River, Pennsylvania, USA Hydraulic modeling of mussel habitat at a bridge-replacement site, Allegheny River, Pennsylvania, USA
Measuring real-time streamflow using emerging technologies: Radar, hydroacoustics, and the probability concept Measuring real-time streamflow using emerging technologies: Radar, hydroacoustics, and the probability concept
Non-USGS Publications**
https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_1110-1-4001.pdf.
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.