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Cranfield University at Silsoe (1975-2008): Recent submissions

  • Evaluation of weed maintenance activities on the river Idle 
    Sutherland, D. C.; Morris, J. (Cranfield University, 1993-09)
    Silsoe College was asked by the Lower Trent Area of the Severn Trent Region of the National Rivers Authority (NRA) to evaluate the current weed maintenance regime on the River Idle, north Nottinghamshire. The study required ...
  • Wet fens for the future: Feasibility study phase 2 - a study of the economic and social implications of creating new wetlands in Fenland 
    Morris, Joe (Cranfield University, 1996-11)
    The Fens, a lowlying area of 3,700 square kilometres in central, east England, are unique in character in the UK, comparable only with The Netherlands in Europe. Over 70% of the area is farmland, criss-crossed by dykes and ...
  • Welsh region: River Arrow, Dreneuydd/Broadway Reen, Dysynni Low Level Drain 
    Dunderdale, J. A. L.; Morris, J. (National Rivers Authority, 1996)
    This document describes methods, results and conclusions of a study to evaluate the impacts of alternative river maintenance strategies on the River Arrow Dreneuydd Broadway Reen and the Dysynni Low Level Drain in the Welsh ...
  • North West region: River Wampool, Pilling Water 
    Dunderdale, J. A. L.; Morris, J. (National Rivers Authority, 1996)
  • Drainage benefits and farmer uptake 
    Morris, J.; Hess, Tim M.; Ryan, A. M.; Leeds-Harrison, P. B. (Severn Trent Water Authority, 1984-07)
    As part of the Severn Trent Water Authority's need to improve managerial decision on future projects, post appraisals of completed projects have been instigated. These can involve either a comprehensive review of all aspects ...
  • Background documentation: guidelines for river vegetation maintenance 
    Ward, D. E.; Holmes, N. T. H.; Andrews, J. H.; Gowing, D. J. G.; Kirby, P. (National Rivers Authority, 1996)
    This report sets out the methodology employed in preparing guidelines for the incorporation of environmental criteria into the planning and appraisal of river vegetation management. This work was carried out under Project ...
  • RELU integrated floodplain management 
    Morris, Joe; Hess, Tim; Gowing, David; Trawick, Paul; Leeds-Harrison, Peter; Blowers, Andy; Tucker, Graham (Cranfield University, 2009-06)
    The last 25 years have witnessed a change in the priorities for the use of rural land in the United Kingdom. Whereas previously the focus was predominantly on agricultural production to achieve national self sufficiency, ...
  • Rural land management and flood risk management: stakeholder and policy analysis 
    Posthumus, Helena; Morris, Joe (Cranfield University, 2006-10)
    Climate change, perceived increase in flood incidence and changing priorities in the countryside have led to a growing concern that changes in land use in rural areas have increased the exposure of urban settlements to ...
  • River maintenance evaluation 
    Dunderdale, J. A. L.; Morris, J. (National Rivers Authority, 1996)
    In January 1989, the National Rivers Authority (NRA) Severn Trent Region commissioned Silsoe College to undertake a three year study to monitor and evaluate the impact of maintenance on six of its main river sites. The ...
  • Economic basis and practicalities of washland creation on the somerset levels and moors 
    Morris, J.; Vivash, R. M.; Alsop, D.; Lawson, C. S.; Leeds-Harrison, P. B.; Bailey, A. P. (Cranfield University, 2002-01)
    In Somerset, the Wise use of Floodplains (WUF) Project has developed new ways of helping stakeholders in the River Parrett Catchment to find sustainable solutions for the management of water, both in flood events and ...
  • Assessment of crop performance potential using remote sensing 
    Zmuda, A. D. (1992)
    This report demonstrates the potential use of optical remote sensing for monitoring the growth and development of winter sown wheat at the field scale. Spectral vegetation indices have been shown to be correlated to ...
  • Application of GIS and remote sensing for land use planning in the arid areas of Jordan 
    Ziadat, Feras M. (2000-01)
    Land suitability analysis formed part of a land use planning exercise in a development project aimed at improving agricultural productivity in the transitional Badia region of Jordan. Soil observations and soil maps were ...
  • Natural disease resistance in strawberry fruit and Geraldton waxflower flowers 
    Terry, Leon Alexander (2002)
    Antifungal activity against Botrytis cinerea and Cladosporium cladosporioides declined with increasing fruit maturity as shown by thin layer chromatography (TLC) bioassay. Preformed antifungal activity was also demonstrated ...
  • Use of sap flow measuring techniques to estimate water-use of multi-stem plants 
    Seymour, Ian Leslie (2006-01-19)
    In the UK, coppice willow is a potentially high yielding energy crop which if widely planted could have significant effects of hydrology. This is one reason why researchers are interested in developing reliable techniques ...
  • Continuous mass flow measurement of granular materials 
    Saunders, Stuart P. (1997-10)
    This thesis reports on the development of a double inclined plane (DIP) transducer system based upon the principles of force reaction. This transducer had a design specification to measure the true mass of “free” flowing ...
  • Optimising the Performance of Shallow, High-Speed Mouldboard Ploughs 
    Saunders, Christopher (2002-04-02)
    The aim of the project was to undertake experimental and theoretical research, to enable a better understanding of the design of modem mouldboard ploughs. Using this knowledge to optimise the performance in terms of ...
  • Pricing as a relationship marketing instrument 
    Santschi, Barbara (2006-03-06)
    Although the principles of relationship marketing are well understood, the role of pricing in building relationships between supply chain partners has not been researched. This study was designed to determine the role, ...
  • Strategic monitoring of crop yields and rangeland conditions in Southern Africa with Remote Sensing 
    Sannier, Christophe (2000-01)
    The monitoring of vegetation resources is of vital importance for Southern African countries because of the dominance of agriculture in the economy. The use of remote sensing techniques in a national or local planning ...
  • Strengthening the local rural economy: promoting the sustainability of rural business in Bedfordshire 
    Reeves, A. J. (2002-09-25)
    This research was undertaken for Bedfordshire County Council to investigate appropriate mechanisms for the promotion of sustainable rural business in Bedfordshire. The research seeks to provide insights into the future ...
  • Seawater greenhouse for arid lands 
    Raoueche, Abdelkrim (1997-09)
    The growth of the world’s population and the consequent food shortage, requires the expansion of agriculture into arid zones which constitute about 60 % of the earth’s land area and are characterized by high levels of ...

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