School of Geographical and Earth Sciences

Dr Alona Armstrong

Alona Armstrong
  • Research Associate (School of Geographical and Earth Sciences)

email: Alona.Armstrong@glasgow.ac.uk


Oct 2010 - present: Research Associate investigating the impact of wind farm induced microclimates on carbon cycling in peatlands. Funded by NERC. School of Geographical and Earth Sciences, University of Glasgow.

Sept 2007 - Aug 2010: Senior Research Assoicate investigating soil erosion and nutrient transfer using an indoor rainfall simulator and field experimentation. Funded by NERC. Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University.

Jan 2006 - Aug 2007: Research Fellow investigating residium management and grip-blocking in the UK uplands. Funded by Yorkshire Water. School of Geography University of Leeds.

Nov 2005 - Jan 2006: Postdoctoral Associate comparing rainfall records determined from radar and point gauges and relating these to landslide distribution. Funded by NERC. Department of Geography, University of Durham.

Feb-Nov 2005: Postdoctoral Associate examining sediment transfer, water colour and water table depth in response to grip-blocking in an upland catchment. Funded by United Utilities. Department of Earth Science, University of Durham.

2001-2005: Ph.D. ‘Monitoring and Modelling Suspended Sediment Flux in Upland UK Catchments’. Department of Geography, University of Durham.

2000-2001: M.Sc. Environmental Techniques in Earth System Science (Distinction). University of Wales, Aberystwyth.

1997-2000: B.Sc. Geography (2.1). University of Wales, Aberystwyth.

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Number of items: 20.

2012

Armstrong, A., Quinton, J.N., Heng, B.C.P., and Sander, G.C. (2012) Processes controlling the development of a shielding layer on natural soil. European Journal of Soil Science, 63 (1). pp. 54-64. ISSN 1351-0754 (doi:10.1111/j.1365-2389.2011.01416.x)

2011

Armstrong, A., Quinton, J.N., Francis, B., Heng, B.CP., and Sander, G.C. (2011) Controls over nutrient dynamics in overland flows on slopes representative of agricultural land in North West Europe. Geoderma, 164 (1-2). pp. 2-10. ISSN 0016-7061 (doi:10.1016/j.geoderma.2011.04.011)

Heng, B.C.P., Sander, G.C., Armstrong, A. , Quinton, J.N., Chandler, J.H., and Scott, C.F. (2011) Modeling the dynamics of soil erosion and size-selective sediment transport over nonuniform topography in flume-scale experiments. Water Resources Research, 47 (2). ISSN 0043-1397 (doi:10.1029/2010WR009375)

Wilson, L., Wilson, J., Holden, J., Johnstone, I., Armstrong, A. , and Morris, M. (2011) The impact of drain blocking on an upland blanket bog during storm and drought events, and the importance of sampling-scale. Journal of Hydrology, 404 (3-4). pp. 198-208. ISSN 0022-1694 (doi:10.1016/j.jhydrol.2011.04.030)

2010

Armstrong, A., Holden, J., Kay, P., Francis, B., Foulger, M., Gledhill, S., McDonald, A.T., and Walker, A. (2010) The impact of peatland drain-blocking on dissolved organic carbon loss and discolouration of water; results from a national survey. Journal of Hydrology, 381 (1-2). pp. 112-120. ISSN 0022-1694 (doi:10.1016/j.jhydrol.2009.11.031)

Armstrong, A., Quinton, J.N., Heng, B.C.P., and Chandler, J.H. (2010) Variability of interrill erosion at low slopes. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, 36 (1). pp. 97-106. ISSN 0197-9337 (doi:10.1002/esp.2024)

Peter Heng, B.C., Chandler, J.H., and Armstrong, A. (2010) Applying close range digital photogrammetry in soil erosion studies. Photogrammetric Record, 25 (131). pp. 240-265. ISSN 0031-868X (doi:10.1111/j.1477-9730.2010.00584.x)

Peter Heng, B.C., Chandler, J.H., and Armstrong, A. (2010) Applying close range digital photogrammetry in soil erosion studies. Photogrammetric Record, 25 (131). pp. 240-265. ISSN 0031-868X (doi:10.1111/j.1477-9730.2010.00584.x)

Wilson, L., Wilson, J., Holden, J., Johnstone, I., Armstrong, A. , and Morris, M. (2010) Recovery of water tables in Welsh blanket bog after drain blocking: Discharge rates, time scales and the influence of local conditions. Journal of Hydrology, 391 (3-4). pp. 377-386. ISSN 0022-1694 (doi:10.1016/j.jhydrol.2010.07.042)

2009

Armstrong, A., Holden, J., Kay, P., Foulger, M., Gledhill, S., McDonald, A.T., and Walker, A. (2009) Drain-blocking techniques on blanket peat: A framework for best practice. Journal of Environmental Management, 90 (11). pp. 3512-3519. ISSN 0301-4797 (doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2009.06.003)

Armstrong, A., Holden, J., and Walker, A. (2009) Grip-blocking in upland catchments: some insights from a national survey. Conservation Land Management, 7 (4). pp. 5-9. ISSN 1479-9499

Armstrong, A., and Quinton, J.N. (2009) Pumped rainfall simulators: the impact of rain pulses on sediment concentration and size. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, 34 (9). pp. 1310-1314. ISSN 0197-9337 (doi:10.1002/esp.1810)

Kay, P., Armstrong, A. , McDonald, A., Parsons, D., Best, J., Peakall, J., Walker, A., Foulger, M., Gledhill, S., and Tillotson, M. (2009) A pilot study of the efficacy of residuum lodges for managing sediment delivery to impoundment reservoirs. Water and Environment Journal, 23 (1). pp. 52-62. ISSN 1747-6585 (doi:10.1111/j.1747-6593.2008.00111.x)

Kay, P., Armstrong, A. , McDonald, A., Parsons, D., Best, J., Peakall, J., Walker, A., Foulger, M., Gledhill, S., and Tillotson, M. (2009) A pilot study of the efficacy of residuum lodges for managing sediment delivery to impoundment reservoirs. Water and Environment Journal, 23 (1). pp. 52-62. ISSN 1747-6585 (doi:10.1111/j.1747-6593.2008.00111.x)

2007

Cox, N.J., Warburton, J., Armstrong, A. , and Holliday, V.J. (2007) Fitting concentration and load rating curves with generalized linear models. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, 33 (1). pp. 25-39. ISSN 0197-9337 (doi:10.1002/esp.1523)

Cox, N.J., Warburton, J., Armstrong, A. , and Holliday, V.J. (2007) Fitting concentration and load rating curves with generalized linear models. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, 33 (1). pp. 25-39. ISSN 0197-9337 (doi:10.1002/esp.1523)

Worrall, F., Armstrong, A. , and Adamson, J.K. (2007) The effects of burning and sheep-grazing on water table depth and soil water quality in a upland peat. Journal of Hydrology, 339 (1-2). pp. 1-14. ISSN 0022-1694 (doi:10.1016/j.jhydrol.2006.12.025)

Worrall, F., Armstrong, A. , and Holden, J. (2007) Short-term impact of peat drain-blocking on water colour, dissolved organic carbon concentration, and water table depth. Journal of Hydrology, 337 (3-4). pp. 315-325. ISSN 0022-1694 (doi:10.1016/j.jhydrol.2007.01.046)

Worrall, F., Burt, T., Adamson, J., Reed, M., Warburton, J., Armstrong, A. , and Evans, M. (2007) Predicting the future carbon budget of an upland peat catchment. Climatic Change, 85 (1-2). pp. 139-158. ISSN 0165-0009 (doi:10.1007/s10584-007-9300-1)

Worrall, F., Burt, T., Adamson, J., Reed, M., Warburton, J., Armstrong, A. , and Evans, M. (2007) Predicting the future carbon budget of an upland peat catchment. Climatic Change, 85 (1-2). pp. 139-158. ISSN 0165-0009 (doi:10.1007/s10584-007-9300-1)

This list was generated on Sat May 26 11:06:57 2012 BST.

Armstrong, A. & Quinton, J. 2010. Identification of key research priorities focusing on reducing carbon loss from peatland catchments , £6001 (NERC NE/I527837/1)

Armstrong, A. 2010 Royal Society International Travel Award to part fund a research visit to collaborate with Canadian colleagues , £1550 (Royal Society)

Armstrong, A., Quinton, J., and Luxton, K. 2008. The impact of vegetation on water colour and dissolved organic carbon (M.Sc. dissertation funding), £4,200 (Yorkshire Water).

Armstrong, A. & Holden, J. 2007. Extension of grip-blocking monitoring , £17,000 (Yorkshire Water).

Armstrong, A. & Holden, J. 2007. What promotes vegetation growth in grips post-blocking?, £2,620 (Peatscapes).

Armstrong, A. 2007. Pilot investigation into DOC composition of blocked and unblocked grips , £4,395 (Yorkshire Water).

Armstrong, A. 2007. Production of maps for a court case investigating moorland management on behalf of the expert witness , £1,500.

Holden, J. & Armstrong, A. 2007-2008. Monitoring the hydrological consequences of ditch blocking and related restoration activities within blanket bog in the Berwyn and South Clwyd Mountains SAC, NE Wales , £33,592 (RSPB).