Lidar, or laser scanning data, is now captured on ground, from unoccupied aerial vehicles, aerial surveys and space, providing valuable data on tree structure (e.g. canopy height, cover, and above ground biomass).
Research is needed to develop and test methods of deriving structural traits from these different lidar sources, over a variety of Australian vegetation communities.
Modelled traits will become important inputs into government environmental monitoring programs and help improve our understanding of the ecology and population dynamics of Australian trees.
How to Apply
Express your interest in this project by emailing Dr Adrian Fisher. Include a copy of your CV and your academic transcript(s).
School / Research Area
Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences
