Remote sensing data and crop water measurements
Investigation of the relationships between remote sensing data recorded in satellite imagery and a comprehensive set of crop water measurements (taken in a vineyard and an almond orchard) was the project chosen by Flinders University of SA student Claire Williams.
Under the supervision of Caecilia Ewenz, a lecturer in meteorology and environmental science, a strong correlation was confirmed between the two data sets, suggesting remote sensing will have an increasing role in irrigation planning.
Scholarships have been offered annually by the National Program for Sustainable Irrigation to provide short periods of intensive work with research or extension leaders who can be from either the public or private sectors.
Awarded to students completing the senior year of their university studies, the scholarships aim at generating knowledge for irrigated agriculture while encouraging young people to pursue research and development careers in irrigation. The students undertake research under supervision during the summer university break.
In 2010 three scholarships projects, each valued at $6,000, were undertaken between January and March 2010.
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