The Remote Sensing Sciences uses satellite imagery, data from airborne platforms and field surveys to assess and monitor Queensland's landscapes. RSS undertakes leading edge research, often in collaboration with universities and other research agencies, to improve landscape monitoring programs and develop new applications. This includes the Joint Remote Sensing Research Program. The operational programs and research activities are closely aligned with Queensland Government policy and planning initiatives. Operational programs include the state-wide monitoring of ground cover, tree cover, fire scars and water bodies. Land use maps are updated for priority regions. Staff from Remote Sensing Sciences also support compliance investigations into potentially unauthorised environmental activities and appear as expert witnesses in court.

Website

https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/land/management/mapping

Organisation type

• Queensland Government – Agency

Number of research staff

20-100 research staff

Address

Ecosciences Precinct, 41 Boggo Road, Dutton Park QLD 4102

Strengths and capabilities

• Satellite image processing and analysis
• Land cover and land use mapping and monitoring
• Agricultural monitoring
• Field data collection and associated technologies
• LiDAR data capture, processing and analysis
• Remote sensing research
• Data science
• Fire mapping and monitoring
• Environmental compliance

Key science sectors

More information about the sectors this centre is involved in:

• Defence, aviation and space
• Digital economy
• Environment and nature
• Food and agriculture
• Mining/resources
• Tropical