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Roderick S. Thomas

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