EcoEar Detection of Koala Calls
Identifying the acoustic surveys which offer large coverage of koala calls in a format that allows operators to ‘set and forget’ sensors.
Remote Soil Moisture Sensing Using Radio-frequencies
Investigating the use of low-frequency RF signals, including LoRa, to measure soil moisture across fields, demonstrating potential for non-contact, distributed soil sensing.
Optical Remote Sensing in the Water Column
Evaluating laser-based optical sensing methods to enable real-time, non-contact monitoring of waterway conditions.
Using Advanced IoT-based Machine Learning for In-Home Quality Ageing
Developing machine learning algorithms which improve the prediction of health risks in older adults, enabling earlier intervention and prevention of adverse events.
PAIMCOS Quarantine Monitoring System
Leveraging AI and machine learning to optimise compliance monitoring, enhancing fraud prevention, scalability and cybersecurity while minimising user disruption and ensuring secure, privacy-conscious data management.
Jericho Smart Sensing Laboratory
A collaboration between the University of Sydney Nano Institute and the Royal Australian Air Force.
ARC Research Hub for Connected Sensors for Health
The NSSN is part of a group of 37 university and industry partners leading the establishment of a new $24M ARC Research Hub for Connected Sensors for Health.
Increased Recycling of Plastics by Sensing and Treating Label Contamination
NSSN researchers are working with PEGRAS Asia Pacific and major Australian businesses, including the Labelmakers Group, to boost Australia’s recycling capability.
Automating the Detection of Whales at Sea
Assessing the feasibility of an innovative system to automate real-time detection of whales onboard seismic survey ships.
Sun Sensors
Developing a low-cost, paper-based UV sensor using printable, non-toxic materials that changes colour to indicate sun exposure levels and help users avoid overexposure.
Wildlife Monitoring
Improving the accuracy of koala call detection and reduced false positives, advancing smart sensing techniques for wildlife monitoring and paving the way for mapping koala populations across NSW.
Where is All the Water?
Developing a technology framework and roadmap combining advanced sensing, gravity data and data fusion to better understand where water is located and how it moves across NSW.
Modelling Thermal Comfort Indices for Greater Sydney
Characterising urban heat around the Greater Sydney Region using earth observational imagery, land segmentation and ground truth data.
Advanced Pipe Sensing to Reduce Leaks & Breaks
Working with Sydney Water and a range of other water industry partners, this $3.4 million program has delivered innovative smart sensing solutions to the water industry.
Operational Network of Air Quality Impact Resources (OPENAIR)
OPENAIR positions NSW as a forerunner in the use of low-cost air quality sensing in the world.