Improved operation flood intelligence for NSW
Providing a proof of concept for using machine learning and multi-source data, including near real-time satellite inputs, to enhance flood intelligence for the NSW State Emergency Service and support live decision-making tools for response planners.
Real Time Fuel Moisture Monitoring Using Low-cost Internet of Things Devices
Empowering bushfire managers to efficiently monitor the moisture content of bushfire fuel using cost-effective Internet of Things sensors.
Multilingual language translator for natural hazard warnings
AI enabled translation of hazard warnings for Australian residents who speak English as second language.
Wireless Rain Gauge for Disaster-Ready Rainfall Sensing
A wireless rain gauge that uses everyday mobile signals to deliver near real-time rainfall data for disaster preparedness.
Instantaneous Detection of High-risk Lightning with Pinpoint Accuracy
Utilising novel lightning detectors to allow fire agencies to efficiently target High Risk Lightning (HRL) strikes.
Autonomous drones on reservoirs for smoke detection
Aiming to supplement a variety of new tools for improving visibility with an additional source of visual information to fire services that leverages existing infrastructure owned by Sydney Water and autonomous drone technology.
Air-to-Ground Comms Connectivity Challenge
A feasibility study to develop an unpowered air-to-ground vehicle with a communications payload for on-demand emergency networks.