Earth Observation Research Centre (EORC)

The University of Queensland

Formerly known as Remote Sensing Research Centre

We use Earth observation (EO) data, also called remotely sensed data, collected from ground, submarine, airborne and satellite sensors, along with field data and various processing algorithms and programming codes, to measure, map and monitor biophysical properties in terrestrial, atmospheric and aquatic environments.

The information we produce is developed in association with scientists and managers to better understand and manage the Earth’s environments and resources.

Our research provides private and public sector organisations with the techniques to turn satellite and airborne images and field survey data into meaningful maps or information for one or many points in time. These results can then be used to better understand where, how and why environments are changing, and to separate natural changes from those produced by humans.

Website

https://www.eorc.org.au

Organisation type

University Research Centre

Number of research staff

Up to 20 research staff

Address

Chamberlain Building, Campbell Drive, University of Queensland St Lucia Campus 4172

Strengths and capabilities

• Multi-disciplinary
• Collaborative
• Inclusive approaches
• Field based
• Scientifically and Legally defensible workflows

Facilities and major equipment

• 3 x full range field spectrometers with leaf clips, integrating spheres
• 2 x laser scanners
• 2 x sun photometer (Microtops, Cimel)

Key science sectors

More information about the sectors this centre is involved in:

• Defence, aviation and space
• Digital economy
• Environment and nature
• Food and agriculture
• Tropical