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  1. 2023
  2. Published

    Towards a standardized protocol to assess natural capital and ecosystem services in solar parks

    Carvalho, F., Treasure, L., Robinson, S. J. B., Blaydes, H., Exley, G., Hayes, R., Howell, B., Keith, A., Montag, H., Parker, G., Sharp, S. P., Witten, C. & Armstrong, A., 31/03/2023, In: Ecological Solutions and Evidence. 4, 1, 16 p., e12210.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  3. Published

    Standardized metrics to quantify solar energy-land relationships: A global systematic review

    Cagle, A. E., Shepherd, M., Grodsky, S. M., Armstrong, A., Jordaan, S. M. & Hernandez, R. R., 27/02/2023, In: Frontiers in Sustainability. 3, 18 p., 1035705.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  4. 2022
  5. Forthcoming

    Floating solar panels on reservoirs impact phytoplankton populations: A modelling experiment

    Exley, G., Page, T., Thackeray, S. J., Folkard, A., Couture, R-M., Hernandez, R. R., Cagle, A., Salk, K., Clous, L., Whittaker, P., Chipps, M. & Armstrong, A., 27/09/2022, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Environmental Management.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  6. Published

    Effects of land use change for solar park development in the UK on ecosystem services

    Carvalho, F., Montag, H., Sharp, S. P., White, P., Clarkson, T. & Armstrong, A., 27/05/2022.

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN › Abstract

  7. Published

    Solar park management and design to boost bumble bee populations

    Blaydes, H., Gardner, E., Whyatt, D., Potts, S. G. & Armstrong, A., 30/04/2022, In: Environmental Research Letters. 17, 4, 13 p., 044002.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  8. Published

    Floating solar interactions with water bodies under climate warming

    Exley, G., Page, T., Folkard, A. M., Thackeray, S. J., Hernandez, R. R. & Armstrong, A., 27/03/2022.

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN › Speech

  9. Published

    Impacts of 319 wind farms on surface temperature and vegetation in the United States

    Qin, Y., Li, Y., Xu, R., Hou, C., Armstrong, A., Bach, E., Wang, Y. & Fu, B., 11/02/2022, In: Environmental Research Letters. 17, 2, 13 p., 024026.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  10. 2021
  11. Published

    Scientific and stakeholder evidence-based assessment: Ecosystem response to floating solar photovoltaics and implications for sustainability

    Exley, G., Hernandez, R., Page, T., Chipps, M., Gambro, S., Hersey, M., Lake, R., Stella-Zoannou, K. & Armstrong, A., 31/12/2021, In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 152, 14 p., 111639.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  12. Published

    Floating Futures: Can Floating Solar Photovoltaics Deliver Clean Electricity And Enhance Water Quality?

    Exley, G., Hernandez, R. R., Page, T., Folkard, A., Thackeray, S. J. & Armstrong, A., 17/12/2021.

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN › Poster

  13. Published

    Honeybee pollination benefits could inform solar park business cases, planning decisions and environmental sustainability targets

    Armstrong, A., Brown, L., Davies, G., Whyatt, D. & Potts, S., 1/11/2021, In: Biological Conservation. 263, 12 p., 109332.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  14. Published

    Solar parks could become significant carbon stores: Active grassland management with organic fertiliser, sheep grazing and seeding could increase the amount of carbon stored in grassland soils

    Carvalho, F. & Armstrong, A., 13/10/2021, 3 p. N8 Policing Research Partnership.

    Research output: Other contribution

  15. Published

    Ground-mounted photovoltaic solar parks promote land surface cool islands in arid ecosystems

    Li, G., Hernandez, R. R., Blackburn, A., Davies, G., Hunt, M., Whyatt, D. & Armstrong, A., 1/08/2021, In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition. 1, 11 p., 100008.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  16. Published

    Opportunities to enhance pollinator biodiversity in solar parks

    Blaydes, H., Potts, S. G., Whyatt, D. & Armstrong, A., 31/07/2021, In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 145, 20 p., 111065.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  17. Published

    Floating photovoltaics could mitigate climate change impacts on water body temperature and stratification

    Exley, G., Armstrong, A., Page, T. & Jones, I. D., 1/05/2021, In: Solar Energy. 219, p. 24-33 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  18. Published

    Plant functional type indirectly affects peatland carbon fluxes and their sensitivity to environmental change

    Whitaker, J., Richardson, H. R., Ostle, N. J., Armstrong, A. & Waldron, S., 20/03/2021, In: European Journal of Soil Science. 72, 2, p. 1042-1053 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  19. Published

    Development of a Solar Park Carbon Calculator (SPCC) to assist deployment decisions

    Holland, R., Armstrong, A. & Carvalho, F., 4/03/2021. 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN › Abstract

  20. Published

    Assessing the impact of land-use change for solar park development in the UK: implications for biodiversity and ecosystem services

    Carvalho, F., Armstrong, A., Mark Ashby, Belinda Howell, Hannah Montag, Guy Parker, Joana Cruz, Piran White & Simon Smart, 3/03/2021. 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN › Abstract

  21. Published

    Prioritising ecosystem opportunities and threats of floating solar photovoltaics

    Exley, G., Hernandez, R. R., Page, T., Chipps, M., Gambro, S., Hersey, M., Lake, R., Zoannou, K-S. & Armstrong, A., 3/03/2021.

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN › Abstract › peer-review

  22. 2020
  23. Published

    Integrating environmental understanding into freshwater floatovoltaic deployment using an effects hierarchy and decision trees

    Armstrong, A., Page, T., Thackeray, S. J., Hernandez, R. R. & Jones, I., 20/11/2020, In: Environmental Research Letters. 15, 11, 14 p., 114055.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  24. E-pub ahead of print

    Environmental impacts and benefits of marine floating solar

    Hooper, T., Armstrong, A. & Vlaswinkeld, B., 14/10/2020, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Solar Energy. 219, p. 11-14 4 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  25. Published

    The Land Sparing, Water Surface Use Efficiency, and Water Surface Transformation of Floating Photovoltaic Solar Energy Installations

    Cagle, A., Armstrong, A., Exley, G., Grodsky, S., Macknick, J., Sherwin, J. & Hernandez, R. R., 2/10/2020, In: Sustainability. 12, 19, 22 p., 8154.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  26. Published

    Simulation of Evapotranspiration at a 3-Minute Time Interval Based on Remote Sensing Data and SEBAL Model

    Li, G., Armstrong, A. & Chang, X., 17/07/2020, In: Applied Sciences. 10, 14, 15 p., 4919.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  27. Published

    Realising co-benefits for natural capital and ecosystem services from solar parks: a co-developed, evidence-based approach

    Randle-Boggis, R., White, P. C. L., Cruz, J., Parker, G., Montag, H., Scurlock, J. M. O. & Armstrong, A., 1/06/2020, In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 125, 10 p., 109775.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  28. Published

    Southerly winds increase the electricity generated by solar photovoltaic systems

    Waterworth, D. & Armstrong, A., 15/05/2020, In: Solar Energy. 202, p. 123-135 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  29. Published

    What is the potential for solar parks in the UK to enhance soil carbon through active management? A rapid systematic review of the available evidence.

    Carvalho G Da Silva, F. & Armstrong, A., 9/04/2020

    Research output: Exhibits, objects and web-based outputs › Web publication/site

  30. 2019
  31. Published

    Techno–ecological synergies of solar energy for global sustainability

    Hernandez, R. R., Armstrong, A., Burney, J., Ryan, G., Moore-O’Leary, K., Diédhiou, I., Grodsky, S. M., Saul-Gershenz, L., Davis, R., Macknick, J., Mulvaney, D., Heath, G. A., Easter, S. B., Hoffacker, M. K., Allen, M. F. & Kammen, D. M., 1/07/2019, In: Nature Sustainability. 2, 7, p. 560-568 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Review article › peer-review

  32. 2017
  33. Published

    Kinetics of extraction and in situ transesterification of oils from spent coffee grounds

    Najdanovic, V., Yee-Lam Lee, L., Tavares, M. & Armstrong, A. B., 06/2017, In: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. 5, 3, p. 2611-2616 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  34. 2016
  35. Published

    Solar park microclimate and vegetation management effects on grassland carbon cycling

    Armstrong, A. B., Ostle, N. J. & Whitaker, J., 13/07/2016, In: Environmental Research Letters. 11, 7, 11 p., 074016.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  36. Published

    Ground-level climate at a peatland wind farm in Scotland is affected by wind turbine operation

    Armstrong, A. B., Burton, R., Lee, S., Mobbs, S., Ostle, N. J., Smith, V., Waldron, S. & Whitaker, J., 22/04/2016, In: Environmental Research Letters. 11, 4, 8 p., 044024.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Letter › peer-review

  37. 2015
  38. Published

    Biotic and abiotic factors interact to regulate Northern peatland carbon cycling

    Armstrong, A., Waldron, S., Ostle, N. J., Richardson, H. & Whitaker, J., 12/2015, In: Ecosystems. 18, 8, p. 1395-1409 15 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  39. Published

    Research agendas for the sustainable management of tropical peatland in Malaysia

    Padfield, R., Waldron, S., Drew, S., Papargyropoulou, E., Kumaran, S., Page, S., Gilvear, D., Armstrong, A., Evers, S., Williams, P., Zakaria, Z., Chin, S. Y., Hansen, S. B., Campos-Arceiz, A., Latif, M. T., Sayok, A. & Tham, M. H., 03/2015, In: Environmental Conservation. 42, 1, p. 73-83 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  40. 2014
  41. Published

    Wind farm and solar park effects on plant–soil carbon cycling: uncertain impacts of changes in ground-level microclimate

    Armstrong, A., Waldron, S., Whitaker, J. & Ostle, N., 06/2014, In: Global Change Biology. 20, 6, p. 1699-1706 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  42. 2013
  43. Published

    The price of knowledge in the knowledge economy: Should development of peatland in the UK support a research levy?

    Drew, S., Waldron, S., Gilvear, D., Grieve, I., Armstrong, A., Bragg, O., Brewis, F., Cooper, M., Dargie, T., Duncan, C., Harris, L., Wilson, L., McIver, C., Padfield, R. & Shah, N., 1/05/2013, In: Land Use Policy. 32, p. 50-60 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  44. 2012
  45. Published

    Thermal enhancement of natural magnetism as a tool for tracing eroded soil

    Armstrong, A., Quinton, J. & Maher, B., 11/2012, In: Earth Surface Processes and Landforms. 37, 14, p. 1567-1572 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Letter › peer-review

  46. Published

    Multi-scale relationship between peatland vegetation type and dissolved organic carbon concentration

    Armstrong, A., Holden, J., Luxton, K. & Quinton, J. N., 10/2012, In: Ecological Engineering. 47, p. 182-188 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  47. Published

    Effects of soil compaction, rain exposure and their interaction on soil carbon dioxide emission

    Novara, A., Armstrong, A., Gristina, L., Semple, K. T. & Quinton, J. N., 07/2012, In: Earth Surface Processes and Landforms. 37, 9, p. 994-999 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  48. Published

    Processes controlling the development of a shielding layer on natural soil

    Armstrong, A., Quinton, J., Heng, B. C. P. & Sander, G. C., 02/2012, In: European Journal of Soil Science. 63, 1, p. 54-64 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  49. 2011
  50. Published

    Controls over nutrient dynamics in overland flows on slopes representative of agricultural land in North West Europe

    Armstrong, A., Quinton, J. N., Francis, B., Heng, B. C. P. & Sander, G. C., 15/08/2011, In: Geoderma. 164, 1-2, p. 2-10 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  51. Published

    The impact of drain blocking on an upland blanket bog during storm and drought events, and the importance of sampling-scale

    Wilson, L., Wilson, J., Holden, J., Johnstone, I., Armstrong, A. & Morris, M., 11/07/2011, In: Journal of Hydrology. 404, 3-4, p. 198-208 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  52. Published

    Ditch blocking, water chemistry and organic carbon flux: Evidence that blanket bog restoration reduces erosion and fluvial carbon loss

    Wilson, L., Wilson, J., Holden, J., Johnstone, I., Armstrong, A. & Morris, M., 1/05/2011, In: Science of the Total Environment. 409, 11, p. 2010-2018 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  53. Published

    Modeling the dynamics of soil erosion and size-selective sediment transport over nonuniform topography in flume-scale experiments

    Heng, B. C. P., Sander, G. C., Armstrong, A., Quinton, J., Chandler, J. H. & Scott, C. F., 10/02/2011, In: Water Resources Research. 47, 2, 11 p., W02513.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  54. Published

    Variability of interrill erosion at low slopes

    Armstrong, A., Quinton, J. N., Heng, B. C. P. & Chandler, J. H., 01/2011, In: Earth Surface Processes and Landforms. 36, 1, p. 97-106 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  55. 2010
  56. Published

    Recovery of water tables in Welsh blanket bog after drain blocking: Discharge rates, time scales and the influence of local conditions

    Wilson, L., Wilson, J., Holden, J., Johnstone, I., Armstrong, A. & Morris, M., 24/09/2010, In: Journal of Hydrology. 391, 3-4, p. 377-386 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  57. Published

    Applying close range digital photogrammetry in soil erosion studies

    Heng, B. C. P., Chandler, J. H. & Armstrong, A., 09/2010, In: The Photogrammetric Record. 25, 131, p. 240-265 26 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  58. Published

    The impact of peatland drain-blocking on dissolved organic carbon loss and discolouration of water : results from a national survey.

    Armstrong, A., Holden, J., Kay, P., Francis, B., Foulger, M., Gledhill, S., McDonald, A. & Walker, A., 5/02/2010, In: Journal of Hydrology. 381, 1-2, p. 112-120 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  59. 2009
  60. Published

    Drain-blocking techniques on blanket peat : a framework for best practice.

    Armstrong, A., Holden, J., Kay, P., Foulger, M., Gledhill, S., McDonald, A. & Walker, A., 08/2009, In: Journal of Environmental Management. 90, 11, p. 3512-3519 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  61. Published

    Pumped rainfall simulators: the impact of rain pulses on sediment concentration and size.

    Armstrong, A. & Quinton, J., 07/2009, In: Earth Surface Processes and Landforms. 34, 9, p. 1310-1314 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  62. Published

    A pilot study of the efficacy of residuum lodges for managing sediment delivery to impoundment reservoirs.

    Kay, P., Armstrong, A., McDonald, A., Parsons, D., Best, J., Peakall, J., Walker, A., Foulger, M. & Clements, S., 03/2009, In: Water and Environment Journal. 23, 1, p. 52-62 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  63. 2008
  64. Published

    Fitting concentration and load rating curves with generalized linear models.

    Cox, N. J., Warburton, J., Armstrong, A. & Holliday, V. J., 01/2008, In: Earth Surface Processes and Landforms. 33, 1, p. 25-39 15 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  65. 2007
  66. Published

    Predicting the future carbon budget of an upland peat catchment.

    Worrall, F., Burt, T., Adamson, J., Reed, M., Warburton, J., Armstrong, A. & Evans, M., 11/2007, In: Climatic Change. 85, 1-2, p. 139-158 20 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  67. Published

    The effects of burning and sheep-grazing on water table depth and soil water quality in a upland peat.

    Worrall, F., Armstrong, A. & Adamson, J., 10/06/2007, In: Journal of Hydrology. 339, 1-2, p. 1-14 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  68. Published

    Short-term impact of peat drain-blocking on water colour, dissolved organic carbon concentration, and water table depth.

    Worrall, F., Armstrong, A. & Holden, J., 30/04/2007, In: Journal of Hydrology. 337, 3-4, p. 315-325 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

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