Sentences with phrase «efficient drainage system»

Using satellite and field work after an extreme melt event in Greenland, a UCLA - led study finds that melt - prone areas on its ice sheet develop a remarkably efficient drainage system of stunning blue streams and rivers that carry meltwater into moulins (sinkholes) and ultimately the ocean.

Its deep foundations and efficient drainage systems never fail to impress historians and archaeologists alike.

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Eligible activities under the Mid-South module include: 1) removal of rice straw from the field after harvest, 2) early drainage at the end of the growing season, 3) intermittent flooding during the growing season, and 4) increased water and / or energy use efficiency, achieved through measures including but not limited to: convert contour levees to precision or zero grade; use of side inlet / poly piping systems; use of more efficient diesel pumps; switch from diesel to electric pumps; use of soil moisture sensors to tailor flood to water needs.

Texas A&M University Physical Plant (College Station, TX) 08/1993 — 05/1994 Planning and Estimating • Managed construction projects including new construction, landscaping, and drainage system repair • Oversaw worksites and staff ensuring safe, efficient, and timely project completion • Designed plans, estimated project costs, and inspected work site for safety and feasibility • Completed projects valued at approximately $ 714,000