Primary supervisor
Sarah GoodwinCo-supervisors
- Thomas Chandler
- Anna Lintern (Civil Engineering)
- Vanessa Echeverria (RMIT)
- Adeliade Genay (University of Melbourne)
This project is a multidisciplinary project between human-centred computing and data visualisation experts and water engineer experts in engineering and chemistry exploring new and immersive visual communication of complex ecosystems.
Agriculture is a significant contributor to nitrogen and phosphorus in waterways, impacting public health and ecosystems. Understanding and communicating the complex processes governing nutrient exports from agricultural catchments—regions where water collects and drains into a common outlet—are crucial for effective management and policy development.
Aim/outline
In this work we explore immersive data visualisation techniques for presenting local ecosystem data for water quality. We aim to provide dynamic visualisations that illustrate flows at different scales and multidimensional data. This can be exploited to let users visualise nutrient hotspots, transport pathways, and the effects of different management policies in a more intuitive manner, from different perspectives. This enhanced understanding can lead to better decision-making and more effective communication among stakeholders.
The data we have available to combine for visual communication includes if needed:
- Geospatial data of the catchment showing land use, topography, soil type, and key management infrastructure;
- Temporal biogeochemical water quality and flow data from 60 sites in the region;
- Results of scenario testing.
Required knowledge
Proficient programming skills;
Unity knowledge or willingness and ability to learn it quickly;
Clear verbal and written communication skills;
Demonstrated ability to work in a team as well as independently;
Interest in immersive technologies (virtual and/or augmented reality);
Interest in sustainability, environment and ecosystems;
Project management skills;