121 Agricultural Engineering
(814)865-2252
FAX: (814)863-1031
rst5@psu.edu
Degrees
Ph.D. Agricultural & Biological Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University 2001
M.S. Agricultural & Biological Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University 1996
B.S. Electrical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University 1983
Areas of Interest
Teaching
ABE 405 - Agricultural measurements and control systems.
ABE
461 – Design of Fluid Power Systems
Publications
Thomas, R. S., D. R. Buckmaster. Development of a computer controlled, hydraulic, power take-off (PTO) system. Transactions of the ASAE 48(5): 1669-1675.
Thomas, R. S., D. R. Buckmaster. 2003. Relative safety of traditional agricultural tractor power take-off (PTO) drivelines compared to fluid power - a review. Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health 9(3): 241-250.
Thomas, R. S., D. R. Buckmaster. 2003. A programmable, multiple supplement cattle feeder for pasture use. Applied Engineering in Agriculture 19(4): 511-520.
Buckmaster, D. R., A. J. Heinrichs, R. S. Thomas. 1997. Particle size reduction
during total mixed ration preparation and delivery. ASAE Paper No. 97-AETC104.
St. Joseph, MI.: ASAE
