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Environmental sound monitoring is being developed by Professor Peter Grace, Professor Paul Roe and student assistants at the Samford Ecological Research Facility in collaboration with Queensland University of Technology, and Michigan State University Professor Stuart Gage.
These sensors allow an assessment of ecosystem health through sound analysis.
The system is based on sampling the soundscape by recording of acoustic signals at regular intervals to assess changes in the acoustic environment.
When an acoustic signal is received by the server from a location, frequency bands are analysed for the occurence of animal species as well as the frequency of human activity. - Further Info
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The SERF is an initiative of Queensland University of Technology’s Institute for Sustainable Resources. As the name suggest, the Samford Ecological Research Facility has a dedicated long term research focus on sustainability and the environment. SERF supports undergraduate and postgraduate research, educational activities, and local community engagement.
The Material Change of Use application has been lodged with Council for the educational establishment of an ecological field research centre at Samford.
Enquiries should be directed to Kris Mann or Harminder Bhar on 3138 1904 or
Dated 8 May 2008.
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Environmental Sensoring Equipment, Stuart Gage and Peter Grace
These sensors allow an assessment of ecosystem health through sound analysis.
The system is based on sampling the soundscape by recording of acoustic signals at regular intervals to assess changes in the acoustic environment.
When an acoustic signal is received by the server from a location, frequency bands are analysed for the occurence of animal species as well as the frequency of human activity. - Further Info
View all current projects
Latest Site Updates:
- New SERF-related articles added to the data resources section: Link
[4th September 2008] - Achievements section added, listing distinguished research & teaching contributions, and outstanding milestones at SERF: Link [30th July 2008]
- Conservation Report for the Slab Hut added to Data Resources: Link
[4th July 2008] - Publication presenting some of Dr Mark's mosquito research now available: Link
[3rd June 2008] - The powerpoint downloads under Data Resources in the Geology section have been improved and updated: Link
[28th May 2008] - First SERF weather monitor available in Data Resources: Link
[15th May 2008] - Official SERF email updated to
: Link [6th May 2008]
The SERF is an initiative of Queensland University of Technology’s Institute for Sustainable Resources. As the name suggest, the Samford Ecological Research Facility has a dedicated long term research focus on sustainability and the environment. SERF supports undergraduate and postgraduate research, educational activities, and local community engagement.
The Material Change of Use application has been lodged with Council for the educational establishment of an ecological field research centre at Samford.
Enquiries should be directed to Kris Mann or Harminder Bhar on 3138 1904 or
Dated 8 May 2008.
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