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The NSSN hosts a virtual COVID-19 Q&A Forum
The NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN) virtual COVID-19 Q&A Forum takes place from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm on 31 March 2020.
Call for EOI to join the NSSN Board
The NSSN is inviting expressions of interest to join its Board. EOIs close 10 April 2020.
Joining forces at the NSW Sensing Industry Connect
Co-hosted by the NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN) and the Sydney Knowledge Hub, the first event in the NSW Sensing Industry Connect series took place on 5 March 2020.
First Australian satellite to sense and predict bushfires from space
Researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) will lead the development of the first Australian satellite designed to predict where bushfires are likely to start and those that will be difficult to contain. (Image: Copernicus EMS; Sentinel 2/ESA).
NSSN launches its newly developed Digital Capability Map
The Digital Capability Map, located on the NSSN website, allows users to access NSSN capabilities and expertise across industry sectors, technology application and scientific discipline using a search engine.
NSSN to deliver the NSW Sensing Industry Connect event series
Co-hosted by the Sydney Knowledge Hub (SKH) and NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN), the NSW Sensing Industry Connect will take place at the University of Sydney on 5 March 2020.
Accelerating R&D in NSW through collaboration and coordination
Parliamentary Secretary to the NSW Premier, The Hon Gabrielle Upton MP, addressed the CEDA audience and shared stakeholder feedback and early learnings about the Accelerating R&D in NSW initiative that she leads.
NSW space industry to increase competitiveness by collaborating with research institutions
The NSW Government has announced a Space Industry Development Strategy that identifies fostering collaboration across the industry and with the research community as a key strategic theme to increase industry competitiveness.
Artificial intelligence to improve marine life detection and identification
A world-first system developed by UTS is being used by Australian drone company, Westpac Little Ripper to identify sharks, raise alarms and provide greater protection for swimmers and surfers.
NSSN announces $1.5 million project to deliver smart sensing solutions to the recycling industry
The NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN) is bringing together four research universities with major Australian recycling companies to develop novel solutions for sensing and treating residual contaminants on high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic chips.
Hydro Harvester uses solar thermal energy to extract water from thin air
The Hyrdo Harvester is designed to extract drinkable water from air at a cost less than five cents per litre.