Smart Location Sensors for Emergency Responders. 1. It underpins the 2006 e-Government strategy with regards to spatially enabling Australian Government. This research will generate outputs to support this strategy. 2. It contributes to Australian national strategies for emergency management with regards to 'assuring the safety of emergency responders'. 3. It addresses fundamental constraints of positioning systems like GPS and provides the theoretical and practical models to take GPS into 'hars ....Smart Location Sensors for Emergency Responders. 1. It underpins the 2006 e-Government strategy with regards to spatially enabling Australian Government. This research will generate outputs to support this strategy. 2. It contributes to Australian national strategies for emergency management with regards to 'assuring the safety of emergency responders'. 3. It addresses fundamental constraints of positioning systems like GPS and provides the theoretical and practical models to take GPS into 'harsher' environments. The outcomes will expand the uses of GPS and facilitate growth across many Australian industries. 4. It will enhance the expertise and international profile of Australian researchers by offering an innovative solution to an internationally significant problem.Read moreRead less
Data integration, scale and classification of remotely sensed imagery. This project will investigate and resolve the specific problems associated with processing, interpreting and classifying high-resolution satellite imagery. Previous work has shown that current algorithms developed for lower resolution remote sensing data are not appropriate for processing higher resolution data. New algorithms will be developed for geometrically and radiometrically processing high-resolution satellite data ....Data integration, scale and classification of remotely sensed imagery. This project will investigate and resolve the specific problems associated with processing, interpreting and classifying high-resolution satellite imagery. Previous work has shown that current algorithms developed for lower resolution remote sensing data are not appropriate for processing higher resolution data. New algorithms will be developed for geometrically and radiometrically processing high-resolution satellite data so that it can be interpreted in conjunction with other similar data, or existing lower resolution data. Consequently, the potential uses of high resolution satellite imagery will be greatly increased, allowing many more users to access the advantages of this unique source of data.Read moreRead less
Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis of Native Vegetation Condition. Reversing the decline in the quality and extent of Australia's native vegetation is imperative. Site-based assessments of vegetation condition have many merits but are not practical for monitoring at regional, catchment or State levels. This research proposes an integrated approach to native vegetation assessment combining the synoptic overview of satellite based earth observation with the rigor of plot-based assessments. The ou ....Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis of Native Vegetation Condition. Reversing the decline in the quality and extent of Australia's native vegetation is imperative. Site-based assessments of vegetation condition have many merits but are not practical for monitoring at regional, catchment or State levels. This research proposes an integrated approach to native vegetation assessment combining the synoptic overview of satellite based earth observation with the rigor of plot-based assessments. The outcomes will be an operationally feasible and quantitatively-based method for mapping vegetation condition in the context of biodiversity conservation, at a resolution that can inform decisions for managing native vegetation remnants, and at a scale that can inform regional decision-making.Read moreRead less
Quantifying Uncertainty in Predictions of Global Change. This project will develop and apply quantitative risk management models to assess whether data sources used in the predictions of global changes, in: (i) land use and land cover; (ii) biodiversity; and (iii) carbon emissions, are adequate. It will focus on the issues of data accuracy, scale and temporal resolution in order to assess whether spatial data sources meet environmental decision-making needs. The research has the potential to ( ....Quantifying Uncertainty in Predictions of Global Change. This project will develop and apply quantitative risk management models to assess whether data sources used in the predictions of global changes, in: (i) land use and land cover; (ii) biodiversity; and (iii) carbon emissions, are adequate. It will focus on the issues of data accuracy, scale and temporal resolution in order to assess whether spatial data sources meet environmental decision-making needs. The research has the potential to (a) aid the federal and state government(s), and international agencies, in making informed policy / management decisions and to increase their effectiveness in implementing international treaties and protocols; and (b) help ensure the future capacity of terrestrial ecosystems to provide resources for the world's growing population and their ability to absorb the associated carbon emissions.Read moreRead less
Analysis and interpretation of the cultural and environmental landscape of the nationally significant Mt. Eccles lava flow: a GIS approach. The project focuses on analysis and interpretation of Digital Terrain Models, using Geographical Information Systems, produced from high resolution aerial photography of the globally significant Mt Eccles lava flow, Southwest Victoria. Via predictive modelling, we will identify the extent and status of archaeologically significant Indigenous eel aquaculture ....Analysis and interpretation of the cultural and environmental landscape of the nationally significant Mt. Eccles lava flow: a GIS approach. The project focuses on analysis and interpretation of Digital Terrain Models, using Geographical Information Systems, produced from high resolution aerial photography of the globally significant Mt Eccles lava flow, Southwest Victoria. Via predictive modelling, we will identify the extent and status of archaeologically significant Indigenous eel aquaculture systems and dwellings; investigate land modification through simulation of past water flows; design protective measures for ecological/cultural heritage; provide a database for eco/cultural tourism and educational interpretation and ongoing archaeological and palaeoenvironmental research. The resulting information will be incorporated into management plans forming the basis of sustainable land/wetland projects and World Heritage nomination.projects and World Heritage nomination.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE0560930
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$167,777.00
Summary
Airborne laser scanning for advanced environmental monitoring. This proposal seeks to enhance the national capability for airborne remote sensing of key environmental variables through the acquisition of an airborne laser scanner and inertial navigation system. Many environmental science studies, such as hydrology, soil moisture scaling and salinity, can be significantly enhanced by airborne laser scanning, through the creation of high precision, high resolution digital terrain models. Airborne ....Airborne laser scanning for advanced environmental monitoring. This proposal seeks to enhance the national capability for airborne remote sensing of key environmental variables through the acquisition of an airborne laser scanner and inertial navigation system. Many environmental science studies, such as hydrology, soil moisture scaling and salinity, can be significantly enhanced by airborne laser scanning, through the creation of high precision, high resolution digital terrain models. Airborne laser scanning can also measure three dimensional vegetation canopy structure, a useful indicator of biomass, carbon storage and vegetation health. This infrastructure will provide Australian researchers with a unique arsenal of remote sensing tools for advanced yet affordable environmental research studies.Read moreRead less
CEWAY: Cognitively ergonomic wayfinding directions for location-based services. This project develops qualitative models of wayfinding directions based on landmarks (e.g., 'to the hospital') and common spatial predicates (e.g. 'near to'). These models provide a basis for selecting salient features in different contexts and combining these features with vague spatial predicates. Such wayfinding directions require less cognitive workload and lead to higher success rates in wayfinding than current ....CEWAY: Cognitively ergonomic wayfinding directions for location-based services. This project develops qualitative models of wayfinding directions based on landmarks (e.g., 'to the hospital') and common spatial predicates (e.g. 'near to'). These models provide a basis for selecting salient features in different contexts and combining these features with vague spatial predicates. Such wayfinding directions require less cognitive workload and lead to higher success rates in wayfinding than current approaches. The project develops an integrated formal model of context-dependent salience and navigation under uncertainty. A demonstrator will be implemented based on the industry partners' software platform and data. Human subject tests using the demonstrator software will be used to verify the efficacy of our approach.Read moreRead less
Intelligent Self-Organizing Transport. The project aims to develop smart transport solutions for Australia's sprawling mega-cities with their complex challenges to provide mobility and equitable access, and with their susceptibility to failure in cases of disasters. In particular, the project will develop software establishing intelligent and self-organizing transport management in urban environments. The project has potential to increase the mobility of citizens, even in low-density suburbs, by ....Intelligent Self-Organizing Transport. The project aims to develop smart transport solutions for Australia's sprawling mega-cities with their complex challenges to provide mobility and equitable access, and with their susceptibility to failure in cases of disasters. In particular, the project will develop software establishing intelligent and self-organizing transport management in urban environments. The project has potential to increase the mobility of citizens, even in low-density suburbs, by reducing the desire for individual car traffic at the same time. Since a self-organizing transport management works ad-hoc, it can be deployed also in devastated areas, e.g., after disasters.Read moreRead less
RISER: resilient information systems for emergency response. This project will help to provide emergency managers, responders, and the general public in Australia with access to more timely and relevant information during an emergency. The project will improve the resilience of emergency information systems to the unplanned component failures and uncertain data sources that arise during a disaster.
Geo-placed Knowledge: developing a methodology for provisioning stakeholders in natural environments management with integrated media tools. The objectives of this research are to employ the concept of a geo-knowledge tool to construct a virtual geographical information repository. It will build and evaluate the effectiveness of a Web-delivered GeoKnowledge tool to facilitate better access to (geo)information about the nation. It will develop 'rules' for guiding the design of content, informatio ....Geo-placed Knowledge: developing a methodology for provisioning stakeholders in natural environments management with integrated media tools. The objectives of this research are to employ the concept of a geo-knowledge tool to construct a virtual geographical information repository. It will build and evaluate the effectiveness of a Web-delivered GeoKnowledge tool to facilitate better access to (geo)information about the nation. It will develop 'rules' for guiding the design of content, information prospecting support, data mining and interface access within the context of a contemporary atlas. Finally, it has an underlying goal to understand the complexities of provisioning and providing a Web-delivered tool that can be employed by multi-disciplinary teams for understanding geographical information about national parks throughout Australia.Read moreRead less