Dudley, R.W., Panchang, V.G., and Newell, C.R., 2000. Application of a comprehensive modeling strategy for the management of net-pen aquaculture waste transport: Aquaculture, Elsevier Science, (187) 3-4 (2000) p. 319-349.
Robert Dudley
Biography
My work experience with the USGS includes investigation of climate-related hydrologic trends, watershed rainfall-runoff modeling, hydraulic modeling, statistical modeling, eco-hydrologic assessments, riverine and lacustrine sediment mapping, and public-water-supply water budgets. Ongoing and recent work includes: documenting historical long-term trends and modeling of future climate-related changes in streamflow and groundwater; development of national streamflow and groundwater climate change indicators in cooperation with USEPA; investigation of statistical methods for forecasting groundwater levels in the U.S.; investigation of trends in low flows and flood flows across the U.S.; and researching methods for computing river flows using satellite imagery and altimetry data.
Science and Products
Year Published: 2013
Historical groundwater trends in northern New England and relations with streamflow and climatic variables
Water-level trends spanning 20, 30, 40, and 50 years were tested using month-end groundwater levels in 26, 12, 10, and 3 wells in northern New England (Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont), respectively. Groundwater levels for 77 wells were used in interannual correlations with meteorological and hydrologic variables related to groundwater. Trends...
Dudley, Robert W.; Hodgkins, Glenn A.View Citation
Historical groundwater trends in northern New England and relations with streamflow and climatic variables; 2013; Article; Journal; Journal of the American Water Resources Association; Dudley, Robert W.; Hodgkins, Glenn A.
Year Published: 2013
Estimates of future inundation of salt marshes in response to sea-level rise in and around Acadia National Park, Maine
Salt marshes are ecosystems that provide many important ecological functions in the Gulf of Maine. The U.S. Geological Survey investigated salt marshes in and around Acadia National Park from Penobscot Bay to the Schoodic Peninsula to map the potential for landward migration of marshes using a static inundation model of a sea-level rise scenario...
Nielsen, Martha G.; Dudley, Robert W.Attribution: New England Water Science Center, Water Resources
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Estimates of future inundation of salt marshes in response to sea-level rise in and around Acadia National Park, Maine; 2013; SIR; 2012-5290; Nielsen, Martha G.; Dudley, Robert W.
Year Published: 2012
Development of computational fluid dynamics--habitat suitability (CFD-HSI) models to identify potential passage--Challenge zones for migratory fishes in the Penobscot River
A two-dimensional computational fluid dynamics-habitat suitability (CFD–HSI) model was developed to identify potential zones of shallow depth and high water velocity that may present passage challenges for five anadromous fish species in the Penobscot River, Maine, upstream from two existing dams and as a result of the proposed future...
Haro, Alexander J.; Dudley, Robert W.; Chelminski, MichaelAttribution: Leetown Science Center, Ecosystems
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Development of computational fluid dynamics--habitat suitability (CFD-HSI) models to identify potential passage--Challenge zones for migratory fishes in the Penobscot River; 2012; FS; 2012-3073; Haro, Alexander J.; Dudley, Robert W.; Chelminski, Michael
Year Published: 2012
Relations between winter climatic variables and April streamflows in New England and implications for summer streamflows
A period of much below normal streamflow in southern New England during April 2012 raised concerns that a long-term period of drought could evolve through late spring and summer, leading to potential water availability issues. To understand better the relations between winter climatic variables and April streamflows, April streamflows from 31...
Hodgkins, Glenn A.; Dudley, Robert W.; Schalk, Luther F.View Citation
Relations between winter climatic variables and April streamflows in New England and implications for summer streamflows; 2012; SIR; 2012-5092; Hodgkins, Glenn A.; Dudley, Robert W.; Schalk, Luther F.
Year Published: 2012
Watershed scale response to climate change--Cathance Stream Basin, Maine
General Circulation Model simulations of future climate through 2099 project a wide range of possible scenarios. To determine the sensitivity and potential effect of long-term climate change on the freshwater resources of the United States, the U.S. Geological Survey Global Change study, "An integrated watershed scale response to global change in...
Dudley, Robert W.; Hay, Lauren E.; Markstrom, Steven L.; Hodgkins, Glenn A.Attribution: Water Resources
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Watershed scale response to climate change--Cathance Stream Basin, Maine; 2012; FS; 2011-3128; Dudley, Robert W.; Hay, Lauren E.; Markstrom, Steven L.; Hodgkins, Glenn A.
Year Published: 2012
Integrated watershed-scale response to climate change for selected basins across the United States
A study by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) evaluated the hydrologic response to different projected carbon emission scenarios of the 21st century using a hydrologic simulation model. This study involved five major steps: (1) setup, calibrate and evaluated the Precipitation Runoff Modeling System (PRMS) model in 14 basins across the United States...
Markstrom, Steven L.; Hay, Lauren E.; Ward-Garrison, D. Christian; Risley, John C.; Battaglin, William A.; Bjerklie, David M.; Chase, Katherine J.; Christiansen, Daniel E.; Dudley, Robert W.; Hunt, Randall J.; Koczot, Kathryn M.; Mastin, Mark C.; Regan, R. Steven; Viger, Roland J.; Vining, Kevin C.; Walker, John F.Attribution: , Water Resources
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Integrated watershed-scale response to climate change for selected basins across the United States; 2012; SIR; 2011-5077; Markstrom, Steven L.; Hay, Lauren E.; Ward-Garrison, D. Christian; Risley, John C.; Battaglin, William A.; Bjerklie, David M.; Chase, Katherine J.; Christiansen, Daniel E.; Dudley, Robert W.; Hunt, Randall J.; Koczot, Kathryn M.; Mastin, Mark C.; Regan, R. Steven; Viger, Roland J.; Vining, Kevin C.; Walker, John F.
Year Published: 2011
Simulation of streamflow in the Pleasant, Narraguagus, Sheepscot, and Royal Rivers, Maine, using watershed models
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) began a study in 2008 to investigate anticipated changes in summer streamflows and stream temperatures in four coastal Maine river basins and the potential effects of those changes on populations of endangered Atlantic salmon. To achieve this purpose, it was necessary to characterize the quantity and timing of...
Dudley, Robert W.; Nielsen, Martha G.View Citation
Simulation of streamflow in the Pleasant, Narraguagus, Sheepscot, and Royal Rivers, Maine, using watershed models; 2011; SIR; 2010-5221; Dudley, Robert W.; Nielsen, Martha G.
Year Published: 2011
A digital terrain model of bathymetry and shallow-zone bottom-substrate classification for Spednic Lake and estimates of lake-level-dependent habitat to support smallmouth bass persistence modeling
In 2009, the U.S. Geological Survey entered into a cooperative agreement with the International Joint Commission, St. Croix River Board to do an analysis of historical smallmouth bass habitat as a function of lake level for Spednic Lake in an effort to quantify the effects, if any, of historical lake-level management and meteorological conditions...
Dudley, Robert W.; Schalk, Charles W.; Stasulis, Nicholas W.; Trial, Joan G.View Citation
A digital terrain model of bathymetry and shallow-zone bottom-substrate classification for Spednic Lake and estimates of lake-level-dependent habitat to support smallmouth bass persistence modeling; 2011; SIR; 2010-5255; Dudley, Robert W.; Schalk, Charles W.; Stasulis, Nicholas W.; Trial, Joan G.
Year Published: 2011
Inventory and protection of salt marshes from risks of sea-level rise at Acadia National Park, Maine
Recent U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) climate studies in the northeastern United States have shown substantial evidence of climate-related changes during the last 100 years, including earlier snowmelt runoff, decreasing occurrence of river ice, and decreasing winter snowpack. These studies related to climate change are being expanded to include...
Dudley, Robert W.; Nielsen, Martha G.View Citation
Inventory and protection of salt marshes from risks of sea-level rise at Acadia National Park, Maine; 2011; FS; 2011-3015; Dudley, Robert W.; Nielsen, Martha G.
Year Published: 2010
Quantifying effects of climate change on the snowmelt-dominated groundwater resources of northern New England
Recent U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) climate studies in New England have shown substantial evidence of hydrologic changes during the last 100 years, including trends toward earlier snowmelt runoff, decreasing occurrence of river ice, and decreasing winter snowpack. These studies are being expanded to include investigation of trends in groundwater...
Dudley, Robert W.; Hodgkins, Glenn A.; Shanley, James B.; Mack, Thomas J.View Citation
Quantifying effects of climate change on the snowmelt-dominated groundwater resources of northern New England; 2010; FS; 2010-3104; Dudley, Robert W.; Hodgkins, Glenn A.; Shanley, James B.; Mack, Thomas J.
Year Published: 2009
Framework for a U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Climate-Response Program in Maine
This report presents a framework for a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) hydrologic climate-response program designed to provide early warning of changes in the seasonal water cycle of Maine. Climate-related hydrologic changes on Maine's rivers and lakes in the winter and spring during the last century are well documented, and several river and lake...
Hodgkins, Glenn A.; Lent, Robert M.; Dudley, Robert W.; Schalk, Charles W.View Citation
Framework for a U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Climate-Response Program in Maine; 2009; OFR; 2009-1115; Hodgkins, Glenn A.; Lent, Robert M.; Dudley, Robert W.; Schalk, Charles W.
Year Published: 2009
Framework for a U.S. Geological Survey hydrologic climate-response program in Maine
It is important to monitor hydrologic systems in the United States that could change dramatically over the short term as a result of climate change. Many ecological effects of climate change can be understood only if hydrologic data networks are in place. Because of its humid, temperate climate and its substantial annual snowpack, Maine’s seasonal...
Hodgkins, Glenn A.; Lent, Robert M.; Dudley, Robert W.; Schalk, Charles W.View Citation
Framework for a U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Climate-Response Program in Maine; 2009; FS; 2009-3044; Hodgkins, Glenn A.; Lent, Robert M.; Dudley, Robert W.; Schalk, Charles W.
Pre-USGS Publications
AWATS: A Net-Pen Aquaculture Waste Transport Simulator for Management Purposes
Dudley, R.W., Panchang, V.G., Newell, C.R., 1998. AWATS: A Net-Pen Aquaculture Waste Transport Simulator for Management Purposes: Proceedings of the twenty-sixth US-Japan Aquaculture Symposium, Durham, New Hampshire, September 16-18, 1997, US-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources (UJNR) Technical Report no. 26, Ed. W. H. Howell et al., NOAA Central Library Call Number: SH3 .U5 1998, pp 215-228.