International workshop descends on USQ
Dr Michael Hill and Dr Alan Blackburn.
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USQ has again shown its commitment to sustainable research development, by hosting
Australia's first international forum on hyperspectral and spectroscopy agricultural technologies, held Friday, 10 February.
Workshop organiser and USQ lecturer, Dr Armando Apan, said the University was proud to be selected to facilitate a forum that showcased these innovative and ground breaking technologies.
"Hyperspectral remote sensing and field spectroscopy are leading technologies that have been developed to assist professionals working in agricultural cropping and forestry industries," Dr Apan said.
"Through the application of both hyperspectral remote sensing and field spectroscopy technologies, industry users will be able to better manage; pests and diseases, irrigation and water stress, crop yield and productivity, just to name a few benefits," he said.
An international cast of research representatives were present at the one day workshop, and delivered their respective research papers on hyperspectral and spectroscopy technologies.
Dr Apan said, the objective of this workshop was to bring together the worlds leading researches, technologists, extension workers and primary industry representatives."
"I am exceptionally pleased with the outcome of this workshop. It proved to be an avenue whereby attendees could exchange ideas and information, as well as forge partnerships with the aim of further developing this field of research."
Keynote speakers included:
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Dr Alan Blackburn, Department of Geography, Lancaster University, UK.
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Dr. Michael Hill, Greenhouse Accounting Australia,
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Dr. Alex Held,CSIRO Office of Space Science and Applications
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Associate Professor Geoffrey R Taylor, Schoolof Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, UNSW Sydney.
Workshop topics discussed included:
For further information please contact: Dr Armando Apan