World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Environmental Sciences

D-Index
70
Citations
17317
World Ranking
1684
National Ranking
706

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2013 - Fellow of American Geophysical Union (AGU)

Overview

David C. Goodrich is affiliated with the US Department of Agriculture in the United States and conducts research primarily in the field of Environmental Science. Their work encompasses several subfields, including Global and Planetary Change, Water Science and Technology, Environmental Engineering, Atmospheric Science, and Soil Science.

Their research topics cover a range of environmental and hydrological themes such as Hydrology and Watershed Management Studies, Fire Effects on Ecosystems, Soil Erosion and Sediment Transport, Flood Risk Assessment and Management, Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics, Hydrology and Drought Analysis, and Precipitation Measurement and Analysis.

David C. Goodrich has contributed to multiple scholarly papers. Recent publications include:

  • Comparative analysis of water budgets across the U.S. long-term agroecosystem research network (2020) in Journal of Hydrology
  • The timing and magnitude of changes to Hortonian overland flow at the watershed scale during the post-fire recovery process (2021) in Hydrological Processes
  • Frequency analysis of storm-scale soil erosion and characterization of extreme erosive events by linking the DWEPP model and a stochastic rainfall generator (2021) in The Science of The Total Environment
  • Hydrological modelling in desert areas of the eastern Mediterranean (2020) in Journal of Hydrology
  • Global sensitivity analysis of KINEROS2 hydrologic model parameters representing green infrastructure using the STAR-VARS framework (2020) in Environmental Modelling & Software

The scientist frequently collaborates with others including Andrew T. Fullhart, M. A. Nearing, M. M. Bitew, Haiyan Wei, and Mariano Hernández.

David C. Goodrich's research is also published in various scientific venues with multiple contributions to Hydrological Processes, The Journal of Urology, Journal of Hydrology, International Soil and Water Conservation Research, and The Science of The Total Environment.

In 2013, they were recognized as a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union (AGU).

Best Publications

  • Validation of SMAP surface soil moisture products with core validation sites

    A. Colliander;T.J. Jackson;R. Bindlish;S. Chan

  • Assessment of the SMAP Passive Soil Moisture Product

    Steven K. Chan;Rajat Bindlish;Peggy E. O'Neill;Eni Njoku

  • Validation of Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer Soil Moisture Products

    T J Jackson;M H Cosh;R Bindlish;P J Starks

  • Integration of soil moisture remote sensing and hydrologic modeling using data assimilation

    Paul R. Houser;Paul R. Houser;W. James Shuttleworth;James S. Famiglietti;Hoshin V. Gupta

  • At what scales do climate variability and land cover change impact on flooding and low flows

    Günter Blöschl;Sandra Ardoin‐Bardin;Mike Bonell;Manfred Dorninger

  • Validation of Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity (SMOS) Soil Moisture Over Watershed Networks in the U.S.

    T. J. Jackson;R. Bindlish;M. H. Cosh;Tianjie Zhao

  • Impact of small-scale spatial rainfall variability on runoff modeling

    Jean-Marc Faurès;D.C. Goodrich;David A. Woolhiser;Soroosh Sorooshian

  • KINEROS - a kinematic runoff and erosion model

    R. E. Smith;D. C. Goodrich;D. A. Woolhiser;C. L. Unkrich

  • Linearity of basin response as a function of scale in a semiarid watershed

    David C. Goodrich;Leonard J. Lane;Rose M. Shillito;Scott N. Miller

  • Spatial and temporal dynamics of vegetation in the San Pedro River basin area

    J Qi;R.C Marsett;M.S Moran;D.C Goodrich

  • Measurement and analysis of small-scale convective storm rainfall variability

    David C. Goodrich;Jean-Marc Faurès;David A. Woolhiser;Leonard J. Lane

  • Ecohydrological impacts of woody‐plant encroachment: seasonal patterns of water and carbon dioxide exchange within a semiarid riparian environment

    Russell L. Scott;Travis E. Huxman;David G. Williams;David C. Goodrich

  • Spatial characteristics of thunderstorm rainfall fields and their relation to runoff

    Kamran H. Syed;David C. Goodrich;Donald E. Myers;Soroosh Sorooshian

  • Remote Sensing for Grassland Management in the Arid Southwest

    Robert C. Marsett;Jiaguo Qi;Philip Heilman;Sharon H. Biedenbender

  • Modeling runoff response to land cover and rainfall spatial variability in semi-arid watersheds.

    Mariano Hernandez;Scott N. Miller;David C. Goodrich;Bruce F. Goff

  • Integrating landscape assessment and hydrologic modeling for land cover change analysis

    Scott N. Miller;William G. Kepner;Megan H. Mehaffey;Mariano Hernandez

  • Combining the Penman-Monteith equation with measurements of surface temperature and reflectance to estimate evaporation rates of semiarid grassland

    M.S. Moran;A.F. Rahman;J.C. Washburne;D.C. Goodrich

  • The Automated Geospatial Watershed Assessment tool

    Scott N. Miller;Darius J. Semmens;David C. Goodrich;Mariano Hernandez

  • Interannual and seasonal variation in fluxes of water and carbon dioxide from a riparian woodland ecosystem

    Russell L. Scott;Eric A. Edwards;W.James Shuttleworth;Travis E. Huxman

  • Trends in water balance components across the Brazilian Cerrado

    Paulo Tarso Sanches Oliveira;Mark A. Nearing;M. Susan Moran;David C. Goodrich

Frequent Co-Authors

Russell L. Scott
Russell L. Scott Agricultural Research Service
Soroosh Sorooshian
Soroosh Sorooshian University of California, Irvine
Hoshin V. Gupta
Hoshin V. Gupta University of Arizona
David D. Bosch
David D. Bosch Agricultural Research Service
Michael H. Cosh
Michael H. Cosh Agricultural Research Service
Thomas J. Jackson
Thomas J. Jackson Agricultural Research Service
David G. Williams
David G. Williams University of Wyoming
M.S. Moran
M.S. Moran Agricultural Research Service
Yann Kerr
Yann Kerr Federal University of Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées
Christopher J. Watts
Christopher J. Watts Universidad de Sonora

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring Environmental Sciences can lead to diverse educational opportunities and rewarding careers. For those interested in Earth’s physical processes, pursuing a geologist degree online offers a practical path to understanding rock formations, natural resources, and environmental hazards. This foundation supports roles in environmental consulting and resource management.

Another promising route is specializing in spatial data analysis through a best gis undergraduate programs. GIS expertise is crucial for mapping environmental changes, urban planning, and disaster response, making it a highly sought-after skill in the environmental sector.

For professionals aiming to influence public policy or administration related to environmental issues, a one year mpa program is ideal. This accelerated degree hones leadership and management skills necessary for driving sustainable development initiatives at governmental or nonprofit organizations.

Lastly, understanding the human dimension of environmental challenges is vital. Earning a sociology bachelor degree online equips students with insights into social behavior and community dynamics, which are essential for effective environmental advocacy and education.

Best Scientists Citing David C. Goodrich

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles