glass earth

SEEGrid Workshop click here for program and presentions

AUSIndustry Project

Technology Roadmap for Implementing Interoperability of Geospatial Data Delivery for Australian Minerals Industry

Based on the interest generated by the SEEGrid workshop held last August 2003, we successfully approached AusIndustry, through the support of Minerals Council of Australia, to gather a consortium to think about implementing interoperability of geospatial data for the geosciences.

Geospatial Data describes geographically located information collected by a variety of means such as remote sensing, ground based and subsurface sampling. In the minerals industry this information is used to explore for new ore deposits or to manage sustainable extraction and rehabilitation of mined land. The information is managed by various government agencies as well as universities and private industry, which requires it to be readily accessible and transferable, or “interoperable” for a variety of needs and applications.

The project brings together Australian expertise in the CSIRO, Geoscience Australia and Social Change Online (an SME), through engagement with the CRC for Predictive Mineral Discovery and the Minerals Council of Australia. The objective is to implement the first steps in enabling interoperability of geospatial data relevant to mineral exploration and the environment, using standards-based, non-proprietary protocols for internet access.

Interoperability will be achieved by using the data modelling expertise, software tools, data assets and current research from the participating organisations.

If you are interested in assisting in the development of this roadmap and the demonstrator, please contact us.

click here for copy of successful submission

The program is offered through AusIndustry and adopts the take-up of technologies and best practice processes to enhance the competitiveness of Australian companies. This can include grants for international specialist visits to Australia, technology access workshops, and demonstration and awareness projects. Private sector companies, industry groups, universities, scientific agencies and training institutions are all eligible for funding.

AusIndustry delivers about 25 products worth nearly $2 billion to some 9000 customers every year around Australia.