SmartSat CRC reveals first Victoria Node projects
The SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (SmartSat CRC) has revealed the first four projects to be funded under its SmartSat Victoria node collaboration with the Victorian Government and RMIT University.
The projects, which will receive funding of $1.1 million, have been selected based on their potential to deliver tangible solutions to real-world problems.
One such project is investigating how AI and advanced data visualisation techniques can augment space domain awareness technology (SDA). SDA involves tracking and predicting the motion of satellites and space debris in Earth orbits. The project is being run in partnership with CGI, RMIT and Swinburne University.
Meanwhile, the SmartSat CRC has collaborated with La Trobe University to develop a remote nutrient analysis system capable of providing real-time laboratory-grade analysis of waterway nutrient levels.
In conjunction with ESS Earth Sciences and Swinburne University of Technology, the CRC is also involved in a project aiming to improve global weather forecasts through using a hyperspectral, multi-channel, ground-based microwave sounder.
Finally, the SmartSat CRC is investigating the opportunity to combine space-based data streams with advanced spatial data fusion and machine learning techniques to increase the quality and speed of Victoria’s spatial data.
SmartSat Victoria node Director Professor Brian Falzon said the projects demonstrate the node’s commitment to supporting space R&D across Victoria.
“Australia’s fast-emerging space sector offers a rich opportunity for Victoria. It is positioned to play a leading role in our nation's space industry, thanks to our state’s strong skills and resources,” he said.
“By bridging the gap between research and industry, projects such as these points the way to our space sector’s future. We’re delighted to support projects that have massive potential to reshape the industry and position our state at the forefront of space technology.”
The $1.1 million investment in the projects takes the total investment to date by SmartSat Nodes and state governments to over $10 million.
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