Spatial Analysis and Modelling

Explore new spatial modelling tools to support the development of sustainable land and water management.

Key research skills include:

GIS and Remote Sensing applications in water management;
Monitoring and evaluation of surface and groundwater resources;
Application of Remote Sensing applications in ecosystem management
Application of remote sensing and GIS to observe, map and model terrestrial ecosystems (e.g. productivity, biodiversity, etc.) and measure or model their responses to environmental change
Vegetation and habitat mapping; biodiversity assessment using remote sensing and GIS-based land suitability assessment
Detection and mapping of plant stress and condition using hyperspectral and multispectral imagery;
Mapping and analysis of land use/cover change, flood and water bodies - Utilising remote sensing for assessing water quality
Regional and local crop area mapping and yield prediction utilising remote sensing and precision agricultural techniques
Aerial and terrestrial mapping for precision farming, landslips, structural damage survey, near-infrared technology research, stereo-imaging technology and air photo interpretation
Expertise in measuring technologies such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and precision surveying technologies Laser Mapping (LiDAR) for DEM, terrain analysis, GIS , Remote sensing, Hydrological modelling, mapping vegetation canopy and structure.

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