Case Studies

Bushfire analysis over Fraser Island using Sentinel-2, NovaSAR-1 and Sentinel-1

Application of S-band NovaSAR-1 to bushfires in Australia

Bushfires are a major threat to lives, properties and ecosystems in Australia. We applied NovaSAR-1 S-band synthetic aperture radar data acquired during the first 12 months of operations to assess bushfire impacts in three locations.

National Bushfire Intelligence Capability

Built on EASI, the National Bushfire Intelligence Capability addresses the on-going need for science-based, readily accessible, authoritative national data and analyses on bushfire hazard potential and risk that considers future climate over a range of timescales.

AquaWatch Australia

AquaWatch Australia uses the EASI platform to aggregate and analyse water quality data from Earth observation satellites and in-situ sensors. By integrating environmental modelling and artificial intelligence, we can develop forecasts to better anticipate future conditions.

Sentinel-1 and NovaSAR-1 flood maps for the Lachlan Valley study site. Different colours represent a different date. The flood maps are overlaid on a Google Maps background.

Mapping flood events across Australia using NovaSAR-1 and Sentinel-1

Australia is prone to frequent and severe flooding events that cause significant damage to infrastructure, agriculture, and ecosystems. The challenge […]

Measuring Water Quality in Lake Tempe to Improve Decision Making

CSIRO and Geoscience Australia are working with Hasanuddin University to train staff and students and staff to use the EASI platform to unlock the full potential of Earth observation datasets and better understand the climate change impact on Lake Tempe.

Land degradation affects the health and livelihoods of more than 1.3 billion people around the world. ©iStock.com/Totajla

Robust land degradation measurements for the globe

We led a global effort to develop mapping methods adopted by the United Nations that make it easier for countries to track land cover change. (And we won an award!)

The world-first suite of mineral maps details the mineral composition of the surface of the continent.

Unlocking mineral resources using satellite data

We developed the first continental-scale minerals maps for exploration and investment opportunities in Australia.

Bushfire tracking with Sentinel Hotspots

We developed a platform for detecting and tracking bushfires using data from satellites to help fire-fighting agencies assess and manage risks on the ground.

Rural Intelligence Platform

We're working with rural technology start-up Digital Agriculture Services to create an innovative new platform that delivers reliable, independent and robust farm data and analytics.