Sheldon Tuscherer
Sheldon Tuscherer, Research Specialist
Room 207
Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
North Dakota State University
NDSU Dept. 7620
PO Box 6050
Fargo ND 58108-6050
Phone: 701-231-7429
E-mail: sheldon.tuscherer@ndsu.edu
Publications
Degrees
- M.S., Natural Resources Management, North Dakota State University, 2007
- B.S., Natural Resources Management, North Dakota State University, 2005
Area of Expertise
- Knowledgeable in agricultural engineering, hydrological evapotranspiration modeling, remote sensing utilizing satellite data, GIS applications, soil characteristics modeling, soils and waste management, and watershed management.
- Experienced in on-site field work including instrumentation installation and data collection.
- Experienced in soil core collection utilizing a Giddings hydraulic probe.
- In-depth knowledge of soil moisture instrumentation including calibration, installation, and field configuration.
- Skilled in data management, including large data sets.
- Experienced in spatial and temporal meteorological data analysis, water quality data assessment, statistical analysis, and economic assessment using Microsoft Excel and Access software.
- Proficient in programming data loggers for real-time data collection.
- Experienced in the submission of project progress reports and in the presentation of research results.
- Experienced with irrigation scheduling via the checkbook method.
- Proficient in evapotranspiration modeling using the METRIC modeling procedure.
- Participant in creating and publishing articles as related to research.
- Proficient in general work shop activities including: metal fabrication, welding, project design, and wood working.
- Certified FAA Part 107 remote pilot for small unmanned aircraft systems.
- Certified State of ND Department of Agriculture applicator and/or dealer of Restricted Use and General Use Pesticides in Ag Pest Control.