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Dr

Andrew Hewitt

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Overview

Availability

Dr Andrew Hewitt is:
Available for supervision

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), University of Sheffield
  • Masters (Coursework) of Science, Cranfield Institute of Technology (Cranfield University)
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University College London

Works

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128 works between 1992 and 2025

101 - 120 of 128 works

2004

Conference Publication

Wind tunnels, lasers and mosquitoes - Applications for control studies

Boyd, A., Hewitt, A. J., Dorr, G. J., Kleinmeulmann, P. and Noller, B. N. (2004). Wind tunnels, lasers and mosquitoes - Applications for control studies. 4th Annual Queensland Health and Medical Scientific Meeting, Brisbane, 30 Nov - 1 Dec 2004. Brisbane: Queensland Health.

Wind tunnels, lasers and mosquitoes - Applications for control studies

2004

Conference Publication

Comparison of three imaging systems for water-sensitive papers

Hoffmann, W. C. and Hewitt, A. J. (2004). Comparison of three imaging systems for water-sensitive papers. ASAE Annual International Meeting 2004, Ottawa, Canada, 1-4 August 2004. St Joseph, MI, USA: ASAE.

Comparison of three imaging systems for water-sensitive papers

2004

Conference Publication

Modelling wind tunnel drift measurements

Dorr, G. J., Woods, N., Hewitt, A. J., Hanan, J. S., Kleinmeulman, P. A. and Adkins, S. W. (2004). Modelling wind tunnel drift measurements. Intern'l Conf on Pesticide Application for Drift Management, Hawaii/Hilton Waikoloa Village, 27-29 October 2004. Pullman, Washington: Washington State University Extension.

Modelling wind tunnel drift measurements

2004

Conference Publication

Comparing droplet size and velocity of different hydraulic nozzle spray plumes

Kleinmeulman, P. A., Dorr, G. J., Woods, N., Hewitt, A. J., Noller, B. N., Hanan, J. S. and Adkins, S. W. (2004). Comparing droplet size and velocity of different hydraulic nozzle spray plumes. Intern'l Conf on Pesticide Application for Drift Management, Hawaii/Hilton Waikoloa Village, 27-29 October 2004. Pullman, Washington: Washington State Unviersity Extension.

Comparing droplet size and velocity of different hydraulic nozzle spray plumes

2003

Conference Publication

Characterizing granular material in aerial application

Teske, Milton E., Hewitt, Andrew J. and Ice, George G. (2003). Characterizing granular material in aerial application. American Society for Testing and Materials.

Characterizing granular material in aerial application

2003

Journal Article

Droplet evaporation corrections for aerial spray drift modeling I: Theoretical considerations

Teske, Milton E., Kaufman, Andrew E., Thistle, Harold W., Hewitt, Andrew J. and Valcore, David L. (2003). Droplet evaporation corrections for aerial spray drift modeling I: Theoretical considerations. Atomization and Sprays, 13 (2-3), 243-250. doi: 10.1615/atomizspr.v13.i23.50

Droplet evaporation corrections for aerial spray drift modeling I: Theoretical considerations

2002

Journal Article

Conversion of droplet size distributions from PMS optical array probe to Malvern laser diffraction

Teske, Milton E., Thistle, Harold W., Hewitt, Andrew J. and Kirk, I. W. (2002). Conversion of droplet size distributions from PMS optical array probe to Malvern laser diffraction. Atomization and Sprays, 12 (1-3), 267-281. doi: 10.1615/atomizspr.v12.i123.140

Conversion of droplet size distributions from PMS optical array probe to Malvern laser diffraction

2002

Journal Article

Development of the spray drift task force database for aerial applications

Hewitt, Andrew J., Johnson, David R., Fish, John D., Hermansky, Clarence G. and Valcore, David L. (2002). Development of the spray drift task force database for aerial applications. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 21 (3), 648-658. doi: 10.1002/etc.5620210326

Development of the spray drift task force database for aerial applications

2001

Journal Article

Analyses of equipment, meteorology and other factors affecting drift from applications of sprays by ground rig sprayers

Hewitt, Andrew J., Valcore, D. L. and Barry, T. (2001). Analyses of equipment, meteorology and other factors affecting drift from applications of sprays by ground rig sprayers. ASTM Special Technical Publication (1400), 44-56. doi: 10.1520/stp10433s

Analyses of equipment, meteorology and other factors affecting drift from applications of sprays by ground rig sprayers

2001

Journal Article

Developments in international harmonization of pesticide drift management

Hewitt, A. J. (2001). Developments in international harmonization of pesticide drift management. Phytoparasitica, 29 (2), 93-96. doi: 10.1007/BF02983952

Developments in international harmonization of pesticide drift management

2001

Conference Publication

Real time spray drift prediction

Maber, J., Dewar, P., Praat, J. P. and Hewitt, A. J. (2001). Real time spray drift prediction. International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2001.566.64

Real time spray drift prediction

2001

Conference Publication

Adjuvant effects on spray characteristics and drift potential

Miller, Paul C. H., Hewitt, A. J. and Bagley, W. E. (2001). Adjuvant effects on spray characteristics and drift potential. American Society for Testing and Materials. doi: 10.1520/stp10727s

Adjuvant effects on spray characteristics and drift potential

2001

Conference Publication

Droplet size spectra from rotary atomizers and hydraulic nozzles in mosquito control

Hewitt, A.J., Zany, W., Dorr, G. J. and Woods, N. (2001). Droplet size spectra from rotary atomizers and hydraulic nozzles in mosquito control. Dearborn, MI, USA, May 2001. Irvine, CA, USA: ILASS Americas (Institute of Liquid Atomization and Spray Systems, North & South America).

Droplet size spectra from rotary atomizers and hydraulic nozzles in mosquito control

2001

Conference Publication

The measurement of droplet size distributions from rotary atomizers

Teske, Milton E., Hewitt, Andrew J. and Mickle, Robert E. (2001). The measurement of droplet size distributions from rotary atomizers. American Society for Testing and Materials. doi: 10.1520/stp10729s

The measurement of droplet size distributions from rotary atomizers

2000

Conference Publication

A review of ground sprayer data and a preliminary analytical model

Teske, Milton E., Valcore, David L. and Hewitt, Andrew J. (2000). A review of ground sprayer data and a preliminary analytical model.

A review of ground sprayer data and a preliminary analytical model

2000

Conference Publication

Methodologies for the Quantification of Spray Deposition and Drift in Field Applications

Hewitt, A. J. (2000). Methodologies for the Quantification of Spray Deposition and Drift in Field Applications.

Methodologies for the Quantification of Spray Deposition and Drift in Field Applications

2000

Conference Publication

The need for nozzle emission spectra in drift mitigation

Teske, Milton E., Hewitt, Andrew J., Esterly, David M. and Valcore, David L. (2000). The need for nozzle emission spectra in drift mitigation.

The need for nozzle emission spectra in drift mitigation

2000

Journal Article

Spray drift: Impact of requirements to protect the environment

Hewitt, A. J. (2000). Spray drift: Impact of requirements to protect the environment. Crop Protection, 19 (8-10), 623-627. doi: 10.1016/S0261-2194(00)00082-X

Spray drift: Impact of requirements to protect the environment

1999

Journal Article

The formation of a new ASTM E35.22 task group to address drift management adjuvants

Hewitt, Andrew J., Stern, A. J., Bagley, W. E. and Dexter, R. (1999). The formation of a new ASTM E35.22 task group to address drift management adjuvants. ASTM Special Technical Publication (1373), 135-148.

The formation of a new ASTM E35.22 task group to address drift management adjuvants

1997

Journal Article

Relative drift potential and droplet size spectra of aerially applied propanil formulations

Sanderson, R., Hewitt, A. J., Huddlestor, E. W. and Ross, J. B. (1997). Relative drift potential and droplet size spectra of aerially applied propanil formulations. Crop Protection, 16 (8), 717-721. doi: 10.1016/S0261-2194(97)00064-1

Relative drift potential and droplet size spectra of aerially applied propanil formulations

Funding

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    Research in UAV Optimization for Crop Protection (AutoSpray Pty Ltd administered Emerging Aviation Technology Partnership Program grant)
    AutoSpray Pty Ltd
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    Spray patternation
    Aerial Application Association of Australia Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2024
    Wind tunnel studies on droplet size of tank mixes using laser diffraction
    CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
    Open grant
  • 2024
    Drift Reduction with Adjuvants
    DKSH Agrisolutions Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2024
    UAV spray drift
    Stone Environmental Inc
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2024
    Saltspray
    University of Melbourne
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2024
    Electrostatic charge effects on spray coverage and retention on capsicum pepper and tomato plants
    Agrichem - Liquid Fertiliser Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    Developing an intelligent sprayer with lidar for the detection and automated application of basal bark, soil-applied and foliar-applied herbicides to Prickly Acacia
    Established Pest Animals and Weeds Management Pipeline Program - Advancing Pest Animal and Weed Control Solutions Competitive Grant Round
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2024
    Formulation and Application Systems
    Agrichem - Liquid Fertiliser Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Understanding the value of Delta-T with for ground spray application with VC, XC & UC
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2019
    Overall drift and efficiency assessment for pesticide application water sources in the Macquarie Valley
    New South Wales Environmental Protection Authority
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Validation of spray droplet movement under different surface air inversion conditions
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Maintaining the Productive Capacity of the Australian Forest Industry
    University of the Sunshine Coast
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Forestry Aerial spray review for coastal regions
    Hancock Queensland Plantations
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Evaluation of pesticide tank mix impacts on nozzle spray quality
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Project on cotton canopy penetration
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Evaporator droplet size measurement and spray drift model
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2020
    LiDAR and PACE for vineyards
    Australian Grape and Wine Authority
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    Options for Improved Insecticide and Fungicide Use and Canopy Penetration in Cereals and Canola
    University of Western Australia
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2016
    Spray Application Management (DRT modelling, managing surface-temperature inversions and spray quality effects on herbicide efficacy)
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2017
    A generic approach to improving spray coverage
    Grape & Wine Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2016
    Database to support the ground application of pesticides (boom sprayer), accommodating nozzles, formulations and adjuvants
    Plant Health Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2012
    Horticulture risk survey
    Horticulture Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2015
    Core DRT database to support the ground application of pesticides (boom sprayer), accommodating nozzles, formulations and adjuvants
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2012
    An interim model for buffer zone reduction in pesticide application from ground sprayers
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2008
    Phase Doppler particle analyser
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2010
    Understanding the control of adult mosquitoes to reduce arbovirus transmission while minimising environmental and public health risk.
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2007
    Travel Grant - Dr Daniel Martin
    Cotton Catchment Communities CRC
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2008
    Spray application technology research for forest protection.
    United States Department of Agriculture
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2007
    Development of Risk Assessment and Modelling for Pesticide Drift Exposure
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2006
    Travel Grant - Field Study with USDA - Texas
    Cotton Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2006
    Development of Procedures for Aerosol Toxicological Exposure Assessments in a Controlled Environment Facility
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant
  • 2005
    Pesticide Drift Minimisation Through Reducing Air-shear Atomisation in Aerial Applications: A Critical Australian Pest Management and Crop Protection Issue
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant

Supervision

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