Research Projects
Highlighted Tasmanian ICT Centre research projects.
A dense network of wireless soil moisture sensors is helping improve water use efficiency at Elliott Research Farm in north-western Tasmania.
Ensuring sustainable water resource useCSIRO is developing web-based technology that allows different kinds of sensors to be linked, forming one large instrument with massive sensing capability.
Tailored lifestyle informationCSIRO is using online and mobile phone technology to encourage families of individuals needing to manage their weight into adopting a healthier lifestyle.
Data analysis tools to improve the health and wellbeing of AustraliansCSIRO is developing a system to help clinicians better explore and interpret genetic information and reduce the impact of chronic diseases.
TasMAN: the Tasmanian marine analysis networkSupporting sustainable development in Tasmania’s Derwent and Huon estuaries and D'Entrecasteaux channel using an automated monitoring system.
Transforming the way we manage energyCSIRO is creating smarter, more flexible energy supply networks using expertise in information and communication technologies and complex systems.
Improving prawn feeding efficiencyCSIRO is developing automated sensors and software to assist the prawn aquaculture industry.
Hydrological Sensor WebsThe goal of this project is to test the hypothesis that we can model catchment water balance in near-real-time re-using heterogeneous data provided by multiple agencies in via open web service interfaces.

