Synopsis
Within the next 20 years, Sydney鈥檚 population is predicted to grow by 30%. Most of this growth is slated for the semi-rural fringes. The resulting urbanisation will adversely impact temperature and air quality in these areas of rapid population growth. Currently, there are few meteorological and air quality observational sites to adequately monitor the effects of this increased urbanisation on local weather and air quality.
The Sydney Schools Weather and Air Quality (SWAQ) network aims to place instruments in Sydney schools to fill these gaps.
Aims
The project: 鈥淎ssessing Spatial Variability in Urban Climate and Air Quality鈥 will contribute to the development of the SWAQ network鈥痑nd assess the influences of spatial variability in urban climate and air quality.
We鈥檙e looking for a student with the following skills:
- Knowledge of GIS
- Statistical skills
- Interest in urban environmental monitoring
Some familiarity, or a willingness to learn in R or Python would be an advantage.
Student benefits
- Involvement in a large, federally-funded citizen science project
- Working in a growth area for applied environmental research: smart cities
- Enhanced understanding of data analysis
- Opportunity to work with multiple stakeholders
- Eligibility to apply for ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes honours scholarship
Get involved
To learn more about this project, contact 鈥疍r Melissa Hart.鈥
T:鈥 +61 2 9385 6263
E:鈥 melissa.hart@unsw.edu.au