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A GIS Prototype for Testing Human
Impacts on the Great Barrier Reef.
Student:
Cathryn Flower
Supervisor: F. Escobar
Abstract: The primary
objective of this project was to test the effects of human activities
on the GBR. This has been achieved by the implementation of a prototype
Geographic Information System (GIS) using a Landsat TM image to
classify the areas of active growing coral and coral rubble within
the study area. The areas of coral rubble and the areas of active
growing coral in particular, are indicative quantifiers of damage
to reefs. |
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Classification accuracy of croptype
in Denmark
Student:
Nicola Horacek
Supervisors: B.M. Pederson & J. Leach
Abstract: Crop classification
of an area west of Fyn, Denmark, was conducted using both visible
and radar data. The project showed that the incorporation of SAR
data with visible imagery increased the classification accuracy.
Work began at Aalborg University, Denmark,
and was completed at the University of Melbourne. |
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Calibration of an underwater video
camera
Student:
Braith McClure
Supervisors: I. Williams & M. Shortis
Abstract: The project
involved the calibration of a video camera owned by the CSIRO Division of Marine Science.
The results of the study highlighted the difficulties associated
with extending qualitative video to allow measurement. Focal length
variation was found - possibly associated with variations in imaging
depth. Calibration at greater depths would be required to test the
theory. |
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An investigation of the European
fan worm Sabella spallanzanii
Student:
Robert Luke McDowell
Supervisor: J. Cazanis
Abstract: The project
studies the background of the Sabella worm, including its origin,
spread to Port Phillip Bay and control measures. Various marine
research technologies were investigated, with their suitability
to monitoring the Sabella species assessed. Data was supplied by
MAFRI. |
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Skeletons of a shipwreck coast
Student: Mathew
Warnest
Supervisor: J. Cazanis
Abstract: The project
utilised Heritage Victoria
data of several shipwrecks in Victorian waters. Side scan sonar
data was analysed, in conjunction with video data. The project included
conducting fieldwork with Heritage Victoria, including the collection
of hours of video data. The report included a comprehensive analysis
of the use of side scan sonar and video in marine archaeology. A
multi-media CD ROM was intended as an output, however this was not
possible due to data restrictions. |
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