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OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS AND STAFF
This webpage outlines potential research projects in the Western Australian Centre for Geodesy,
funding opportunities, and gives general information on the lifestyle
to be enjoyed in Perth, Western Australia.
PhD Projects Available
Quality controlling GPS estimated atmospheric water vapour via stochastic modelling (ARC funded studentship of $23k per year to be commenced by 31 March 2003)
Theoretical and Empirical Studies of the Role of Modified
Integration Kernels in Gravimetric Geoid Determination (PDF)
Synthetic [Simulated] Modelling of the Earth's Internal
and External Gravity Field (PDF)
Investigation of the Integrity of the Australian Height Datum
(AHD) with a View to its Unification in a Global Vertical Datum (PDF)
A Comparison of Mathematical Models and Numerical
Accuracy of Gravimetric Terrain Corrections (PDF)
Regional Gravimetric Geoid Determination for Australia
based on new mathematical Models and new Data Sources (PDF)
The Influence of Gravity and Topographic Mass Density on Heights (PDF)
Nature and causes of seismicity in the Southwest of Western Australia
(with the University of Western Australia)
Determination of lithospheric elastic thickness through the wavelet transform
GPS Meteorology for Australia
Stochastic
Modelling of GPS Carrier Phase Observations
Structural Deformation Monitoring using Ground-based laser
scanning
Geometric Correction of Airborne Multi-spectral Digital Imagery
Dynamic Structural Monitoring with Video Cameras
MSc Projects Available
Analysis of the New South-West Seismic Zone Geodetic-GPS Monitoring Network
A Comparison of Point-Mass Geoid Modelling with
AUSGeoid98 and GPS-levelling Data Over Australia
Functional and Stochastic Models for the Adjustment of Gravity
Networks Observed with Digital Gravimeters
Empirical Tests of Modified Kernels in Gravimetric
Geoid Determination over Western Australia
Calibration and Comparison of GPS Processing
Algorithms for Detecting Vertical Deformations
On the difference between AHD and orthometric heights
On the spectral contribution of deep-seated mass distributions
on the Earth’s gravity field
Change of Earth gravity field, geo-centre and rotation vector
due to recent changes in polar ice sheets
Helmert’s Method of Condensation over Australia
Steric sea level change due to global climate change
The Effect of radial density distribution in gravity field determination
Honours Projects Available
Reprocessing the Western Australian STATEFIX Geodetic
GPS Network Using the AUSPOS On-Line Data Processing
System
Empirical Evaluation of Horizontal Datum Transformation
Models and Parameters Over Australia
An On-Line Validation Component for the Curtin
RTK GNSS Calibration Facility
An Evaluation of New RTK GPS Systems using the
Curtin Test Network
The Derivation of Conformal Horizontal Datum Transformation
Parameters Using a Gravimetric Geoid Model
Local Geoid Modelling by Multiple Regression Equations
and a Comparison with AUSGeoid98
A Comparison of Methods to Solve the Inverse Problem
of Geodesy: Geodesic and Normal-Section Distances
on the Spheroid
Investigation of Non-Linear Drift Problems with
Scintrex CG3 Digital Gravimeters
An Evaluation of the Speed and Accuracy of the XYZ To
Geodetic Conversion using Closed and Iterative Formulae
The Problems with Unifying Vertical Geodetic Datums
FUNDING POSSIBILITIES
Student Scholarships
A number of postgraduate scholarships are available from the Department
of Spatial Sciences and Curtin University of Technology. These scholarships
are awarded on a competitive basis, include a living allowance of up to
$25,000 per annum, a thesis allowance and, where applicable, relocation
allowances.
Further details of these scholarships are given below.
We also offer a limuted number of visiting scholarships for students wishing to
take short-term research placements at the Centre. Please email
Professor Will Featherstone
to discuss possibilities.
Also see the University's website for prospective students
Fellowships for Staff and Visiting Researchers
We also offer a limited number of visiting fellowships for staff wishing to
take short-term research placements at the Centre. Please email
Professor Will Featherstone
to discuss possibilities.
THE BENEFITS OF LIVING AND WORKING IN PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Perth, the capital city of Western Australia, is situated at the mouth of the Swan
River on the Indian Ocean. It enjoys a mediterranean climate with mild winders and
warm, dry summers. The people of Western Australia are particulary friendly, thus
making it a very enjoyable place to live and work in. Below are some links that
demonstrate the quality of life that is to be enjoyed in Perth.
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