Papers and Publications

Published Papers

Rose, H.S. (2020). A study on the interdependency of hydroponic wastewater quality and the energy and costs for onsite treatment. Master’s Thesis University of Texas at Austin. https://repositories.lib.utexas.edu/handle/2152/83172

H.S. Rose, C.R. Upshaw, M.E. Webber (2018), “Evaluating Energy and Cost Requirements for Different Configurations of Off-Grid Rainwater Harvesting Systems,” ​Water 2018, 10(8), 1024 ​https://doi.org/10.3390/w10081024

American Society for Engineering Education Gulf-Southwest Section (ASEE-GSW)
Annual Conference, Austin TX April 2018
Conference Presentation and Conference Paper
Development of a Rooftop Collaborative Experimental Space through Experiential Learning Projects


Research Papers

Estimated Water Savings from Requiring Soil Moisture Sensors in Irrigation Systems for Homes in HOA Districts in Cedar Park TX
Final Project for GIS Course
University of Texas at Austin, Fall 2019

Predicting Outdoor Water Usage in US Single Family Households: Approaches in Statistical Modeling
Final Project for Statistical Learning Course
University of Texas at Austin, Spring 2019

Change in Water Storage Analysis in the Wintergarden Region of Texas from 2002 to 2016
Final Project for Physical Hydrology Course
University of Texas at Austin, Fall 2018

Estimated Energy Requirements to Pump Water to an Austin Water Treatment Plant from a Recharge Zone of the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer
Final Project for Geology of Earth Resources Course
University of Texas at Austin, Fall 2018

Cost Analysis of Converting Traditional Farms in the Wintergarden Region in Texas to Hydroponic Growing Facilities
Final Project for Water Resources Planning Course
University of Texas at Austin, Fall 2018


Water Savings Models

Developed for LCRA

AMI’s and Customer Portals

Irrigation Audits

Permanent Twice Weekly Year-Round Watering Schedule for Utilities

Pool Covers and Upgraded Pool Filters

Rain Sensors in Residential Irrigation Systems

Smart Irrigation Controllers

Soil Moisture Sensors in Residential Irrigation Systems