Garry Grabow
Dept. of Biological and Agricultural Engineering
NC
Campus
PHONE:919-513-7348
FAX: 919-515-7448
garry_grabow@ncsu.edu
Education
Experience
Professional Activities
Courses
Programs/Projects
Publications/Papers
Extension Bulletins/Fact Sheets
EDUCATION
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Doctor of
1993 Agricultural Engineering (Minor: Environmental Engineering)
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Master of
1984 Irrigation Science
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Bachelor of Science
1979 Soil & Water Science
EXPERIENCE
· Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist 2003 - present
Dept.
Of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, NC State University, Raleigh,
NC
Provides expertise to the State of North Carolina through North Carolina Cooperative
Extension Service in the areas of waste management and irrigation, including
land application systems, impact of wastewater application systems and practices
on environmental quality, lagoon closure and management, and public policy
issues. Co-director of the
· Extension Assistant Professor, Water Quality Extension Specialist 1998 - present
NCSU Water Quality Group, Dept.
Of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, NC
Performs technical assistance to national Nonpoint
Source (NPS) projects (EPA Section 319 watershed grant). Support includes
monitoring design, data management and analysis, and statistical analysis.
Evaluates and uses hydraulic, hydrologic and water quality models in support
of these projects. Provides irrigation related support to
· Vice-President/Senior Engineer 1993 - 1998
Natural Resources Consulting
Engineers, Fort Collins, CO
Performed a variety of hydrologic and hydraulic analysis related to water
resources development and conservation. Hydrologic analysis include surface
and groundwater supply studies, synthetic design hydrograph formulation, peak
flow estimation using stochastic analysis, reservoir sizing, ET estimation,
flood routing, sedimentation and sediment yield analysis, and water quality
analysis. Performed expert review of groundwater flow and
contaminant transport modeling to assess the environmental impact of existing
and proposed projects. Designed, procured and installed climatic and
stream gaging stations, and developed rating curves from step-backwater
hydraulic analysis. Performed feasibility level design and hydraulic analyses
for final design for canal delivery systems and structures, and made recommendations
for rehabilitation for existing irrigation systems. Evaluated the use of wastewater for use in irrigation, and the impact
of irrigation, drainage, and manure management on reservoir water quality.
· Graduate Research Assistant 1990 - 1993
Conducted groundwater monitoring well network design research, and developed
software for implementation of design procedure. Involved
in conceptual design of an Irrigation project using industrial wastewater
for Saturn Corporation,
· Instructor Spring Semester 1991
Soil & Water Conservation Engineering. Responsible for classroom lectures,
laboratories, homework and test preparation and grading
· Associate Engineer 1984 - 1989
Stetson Engineers,
Performed Water Supply Studies, depletion analysis, irrigation system design,
hydropower studies, report writing, and computer programming (including ET
models, irrigation system design, drainage design, climatological
analysis, depletion/natural flow analysis and data processing).
· Graduate Research Assistant 1982 - 1984
Utah State University Dept. of
Biological and Irrigation Engineering Logan, UT (
Involved in Research for tri-state project to determine depletion in the
· Managerial Trainee 1979 - 1982
Performed functions of small construction foreman, ditch tender, and irrigation
scheduling technician.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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Member American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
· Member EWRI ASCE
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Technical Advisor and Member,
AWARDS AND HONORS
· Tau Beta Pi (National Engineering Honor Society)
· Phi Kappa Phi
· Gamma Sigma Delta (Agricultural Honor Society)
BAE576 Watershed Monitoring
and Assessment
BAE 581 Open Channel Hydraulics for Natural Systems
PROGRAMS/PROJECTS
Land
Application Training and Demonstration Unit
Subsurface
Drip Irrigation (SDI) Research and Demonstration in North Carolina
Turf Irrigation and Water Mangement
Irrigation
Bookmarks (html file of URLs of Irrigation Industry Companies, etc., load
into web browser or Word)
Technical Advisor – North Carolina Irrigation Society
CONSULTING
Jordan - Water Policy Support Project - Water Reuse.
Associates in Rural Development. 2000-2001.
Jordan - Water Reuse in Industry, Agriculture and Landscaping. CDM International
2005-2007.
Eritrea and Ethiopia - Water Supply and Irrigation projects.
Feasibility level to final design 1993-1998.
PUBLICATIONS
Grabow, G.L., R. L. Huffman, and R.O. Evans. 2011. SDI Dripline Spacing Effect on Corn and Soybean Yield in a Piedmont Clay Soil. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engr. 137(1):27-36.
Westerman, P.W., J. Arogo Ogejo, and G.L.Grabow. 2010. Swine Anaerobic Lagoon Nutrient Concentration Variation with Season, Lagoon Level, and Rainfall. Applied Engineering in Agriculture 26(1):147-152
Shah, S.B., K.J. Hutchison, D.L. Hesterberg, G.L. Grabow, and R.L. Huffman. 2009. Leaching of Nutrients and Trace Elements from Stockpiled Turkey Litter into Soil. J. Environ. Qual. 38:1053-1065.
Grabow, G. L., and P.G. McCornick. 2007. Planning for Water Allocation and Water Quality Using a Spreadsheet-Based Model. Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, 133(6) American Society of Civil Engineers.
Grabow, G. L., R.L. Huffman, R.O. Evans, D. L Jordan, and R.C. Nuti. 2006. Water Distribution from a Subsurface Drip Irrigation System and Dripline Spacing Effect on Cotton Yield and Water Use Efficiency in a Coastal Plain Soil. Transactions of the ASABE 49(6): 1823-1835
Shah, S.B., G.L. Grabow and P.W. Westerman. 2006. Ammonia Adsorption in Five Types of Flexible Tubing Materials. Applied Engineering in Agriculture 22(6): 919-923.
Lanier, J.E., D.L. Jordan, J.S.
Barnes, J. Matthews, G.L. Grabow, W.J. Griffith, Jr., J.E. Bailey, P.D. Johnson,
J.F. Spears, and R. Wells. 2004. Disease
management in overhead sprinkler and subsurface drip irrigation systems
for peanut. Agronomy Journal 96:1058-1065.
Richards, R.P., and G.L. Grabow. 2003. Detecting Reductions in Sediment Loads
Associated With Ohio’s Conservation Reserve
Enhancement Program. Journal of the American Water Resources
Association, vol. 39, no. 5, October.
Line, D.E., D.L. Osmond, R.A. McLaughlin,
L.A. Lombardo, G.L. Grabow, D. Frederick, J. Spooner. 2001. Nonpoint
Sources. Water Environment Research vol. 73.
Lombardo, L.A.,
D.L. Osmond, J.Spooner, D. Meals, B. Hallock, R.A. McLaughlin, R. Knighton,
D.E. Line, G. Grabow, F.J. Humenik. 1998.
Guidance for Controlling Agricultural Sources of Nonpoint
Source Pollution. (draft for US EPA).
PAPERS (right-click
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into browser)
Grabow, G.L., M. Nautiyal, R.L. Vick, R.L. Huffman, and G.L. Miller. 2010 Impact of Smart Technologies on Residential Water Use in North Carolina. 5th National Decennial Irrigation Conference. Paper Number: IRR10-9680. ASABE St. Joseph, Mich.
Grabow, G.L., R.L. Huffman, S.B. Shah, and R. Evans. 2010 Comparison of SDI and Sprinkler Systems in Land Applying Swine Waste. ASABE Paper Number: 1009407. ASABE, St. Joseph, Mich.
Nautiyal, M (grad student) . G.L. Grabow, G.L. Miller, R.L. Huffman. 2010 Evaluation of Two Smart Irrigation Technologies in Cary, North Carolina Paper Number: 1009581 ASABE St. Joseph, Mich.
Ghali, I.E. (grad. Student), G.L. Grabow, R.L. Huffman, and G.L. Miller. 2010. Comparing Digital Image Analysis and other Turf Quality Measurements in the Evaluation of "SMART" Irrigation Technologies Paper Number: 1009924. ASABE St. Joseph, Mich.
Lamm, F. J.P. Bordovsky, L.J. Schwankl, G.L. Grabow, J. Enciso-Medina, R.T. Peters, P.D. Colaizzi, T.P. Trooien, D.O. Porter. 2010 Subsurface Drip Irrigation: Status of the Technology in 2010. ASABE Paper Number: IRR10-9847. ASABE, St. Joseph, Mich.
Grabow, G. L., M. Dukes and B. Thapa. 2009. The use of Soil-water Sensors in Turf Irrigation Control-How Effective are they? In: Proceedings of the 2009 World Environmental and Water Resources Congress, American Society of Civil Engineers, May 17-21, Kansas City, Missouri. Jerry R. Rogers, Ph.D., P.E., (editor). ISBN 978-0-7844-1032-5.
Grabow, G. L., Vasanth, A., D. Bowman, R.L. Huffman, and G. L. Miller. 2008. Evaluation of Evapotranspiration-Based and Soil-Moisture Based Irrigation Control in Turf. Presented at the 2008 World Environmental and Water Resources Congress, American Society of Civil Engineers, Nov. 18-20, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Vasanth, A., G. Grabow, D. Bowman, R.L. Huffman, and G. L. Miller. 2007. Evaluation of Evapotranspiration-Based and Soil-Moisture Based Irrigation Control in Turf. Presented at the 24th Annual International Irrigation Show, Nov. 18-20, San Diego, Calif.
Grabow, G.L. , Pasch, J., Abu-Awwad, A.M, and G. Panzani. 2006. Reuse of Treated Muncipal Wastewater with Drip Irrigation in Jordan. ASABE Meeting paper no. 062090 presented at the 2006 ASABE/CSAE Annual International Meeting, Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR. July 9-12.
Westerman, P.W., J. Arogo Ogejo, G.L. Grabow, and M.E. Adcock. 2006. Swine Anaerobic Lagoon Nutrient Concentration Variation with Season, Lagoon Level, and Rainfall. ASABE Meeting paper no. 064146 presented at the 2006 ASABE/CSAE Annual International Meeting, Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR. July 9-12.
Shah, S. G.L. Grabow, R. Huffman, D. Hesterberg, K. Hutchinson, J. Parsons, D. Hardy, B. Jackson. 2005. Leaching of Arsenic and other Pollutants from Turkey Litter Stockpiled on Bare Soil: Preliminary Results. Presented at the 2005 ASAE/CSAE Annual International Meeting, Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL. July 17-20.
Grabow, G.L., K. Harrison, W. B. Smith, E. Vories, H. Zhu, A. Khalilian. 2005. Design of Subsurface Drip Irrigation Systems in Humid Areas. Presented at the 2005 World Water and Environmental Resources Congress, EWRI, ASCE. Egan Civic and Convention Center, Anchorage, AK, May 15-19.
Grabow, G.L., R. L. Huffman, and
K. Edmisten. 2004. Automated Control of Subsurface Drip Irrigation using Rainfall
and Soil-Water Data. Paper No. 042190 presented at the
Huffman, R. L., G. L. Grabow, R. O. Evans, and K. L. Edmisten. 2004 Nitrate concentrations in the soil water under subsurface drip- and sprinkler-irrigated cotton. Paper No. 042035 presented at the 2004 ASAE/CSAE Annual International Meeting Sponsored by ASAE/CSAE Fairmont Chateau Laurier, The Westin, Government Centre Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 1-4 August 2004.
Wade, H.,
D. Seal, C. Clark, B. Walls, K. Messick and G. Grabow. 2003. Chemigation and Fertigation:Anti-Pollution Devices for Irrigation Systems.
Prepared by North Carolina Department of Agricultural and North Carolina State University
North
Carolina North
Carolina State University
New Bern
Grabow, G.L., R.L. Huffman, R.O.
Evans, K. Edmisten and D. Jordan July 31, 2002 . (poster version)
Grabow, G.L, Michele Marra,
Rodney L. Huffman, and Robert O. Evans. 2002. An
Economic Comparison of Subsurface Drip Irrigated Corn and Rainfed
Corn, Presented at the Thirteenth Annual Joint Conference & Agricultural
Expo, Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Durham, NC., Jan. 10-11.
Grabow, G.L.,
L. Lombardo, D. Line, and J. Spooner. 1999. Detecting
a Gradual Water Quality Change - Long Creek, North Carolina NMP Project Example,
Presented at the
Spooner, J., Line D.E., Grabow
G.L., Lombardo
Grabow, G.L., D.E. Line, J. Spooner,
and
Grabow, G.L., J. Spooner,
Grabow, G.L., J. Spooner,
Lombardo,
Grabow, G.L., C.R. Mote, and D.C.
Yoder. Sequential Groundwater Monitoring Network Design Tool, paper
number 1125 presented at the Environmental Restoration '95 Conference, sponsored
by U.S. Department of Energy,
Grabow, G.L., P.G. McCornick,
and J.G. Rankl. Initiation of a Hydrometeorological Station Network in
Grabow, G.L., C.R. Mote, and D.C.
Yoder. A Sequential Groundwater Monitoring Network Design Tool, ASAE
paper no. 942114 presented at the Summer International American Society of
Agricultural Engineers Summer Meeting,
Grabow, G.L., C.R. Mote, W.L.
Sanders, J.L. Smoot, and D.C. Yoder. A Reduced Density Groundwater
Monitoring Network Design Method, presented at the first annual Tennessee
Students Symposium on Water Resources,
Grabow, G.L. and R.W. Hill.
Intermountain Transferability of ET Equations, presented at the American Society
of Agricultural Engineers, Rocky Mountain Region meeting,
EXTENSION BULLETINS AND FACT SHEETS
Dukes, M.D., D. Z. Haman, R. O. Evans, G. Grabow (editor), K. Harrison, A. Khalilian, W.B. Smith, D. Ross, P. Tacker, D. Thomas, R. Sorenson, E. Vories, H. Zhu. 2008. SDI Considerations for North Carolina Growers and Producers. Bulletin AG-695-1, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service.
Dukes, M.D., D. Haman, F. Lamm, G. Grabow (editor). 2008. Site Selection for SDI Systems in North Carolina. Bulletin AG-695-2, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service.
Grabow, G., K. Harrison, M.D. Dukes, E. Vories, W. B. Smith, H. Zhu, A. Khalilian. 2008. Design and Installation of SDI Systems in North Carolina. Bulletin AG-695-3, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service.
Haman, D., R. Sorenson, D. Ross, G. Grabow (editor), and R. O. Evans. 2008. Critical Management Issues for SDI Systems in North Carolina. Bulletin AG-695-4, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service.
Davis, J.M., R.O. Evans, G. Grabow, W.R. Jester, B. Little, A.C. Thornton, and J. R. Schultheis. 2007. Offsetting Drought for Small-Scale Vegetable Productions in North Carolina. Bulletin AG 519-4 (revised August 2007) North Carolina Cooperative Extension.
Grabow, G., K. Shaffer and S. Shah. 2007. “Field Calibration Procedures for Animal Wastewater Application Equipment – Hose Drag Wastewater Equipment” Bulletin AG-553-8. North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service.
Shah, S. P. Westerman, and G. Grabow. 2007. “Additives for Improving Hog Farm Air Quality”. Bulletin 686. North Carolina Cooperative Extension. Bulletin 686W. North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service.
Grabow, G., K. Shaffer and S. Shah. 2005. Hose Drag Systems for Land Application of Liquid Manure and Wastewater. Bulletin AG-634, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service.
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