Successful 2003 Discovery Projects Grants by Institution - Australian ...

2004 : $100,000
2005 : $90,000
2006 : $85,000
2007 : $80,000
Category: 2301 - MATHEMATICS
Administering Institution: The University of New South Wales
Summary:
This project deals with the development, analysis and implementation of efficient computer algorithms for
a range of complex three dimensional systems. Major areas of focus are forward and inverse acoustic
and electromagnetic scattering; dynamical and evolution processes in water waves and tumour growth;
and the solution of mathematical models on spheres (earth). Potential application areas of the project
include defence science; ocean engineering; medical research; meteorology and global environmental
sciences.
DP0346015 Prof V Solo
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Title: Fundamental Studies in System Identification
2003 : $65,000
2004 : $65,000
2005 : $55,000
2006 : $55,000
2007 : $65,000
Category: 2301 - MATHEMATICS
Administering Institution: The University of New South Wales
Summary:
To operate a dynamic system such as a chemical process plant or an economy one needs two things;
the equations describing the system; a way of regulating the system to provide desired outcomes.
System identification provides the first; control engineering design provides the second. This proposal
addresses three important problems in system identification and control. Firstly since the equations can
never be known precisely we aim to determine what is the best one can do? Secondly to provide then
tight error bounds for the control design; thirdly to develop new methods for some hitherto unresolved
problems in system identification.
DP0345612 Dr B Spehar Dr CW Clifford
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Title: Contextual interactions in colour and form perception
2003 : $55,000
2004 : $54,000
2005 : $59,000
Category: 3801 - PSYCHOLOGY
Administering Institution: The University of New South Wales
Summary:
This project explores the relationship between the photometric intensity of the light reflected from a
surface and its perceived lightness. Even this seemingly simple aspect of vision depends on complex
interactions involving multiple cortical areas. Here, we propose a series of experiments to characterise
the interactions between colour and form. First, we will look at the effect of the spatial structure of the
image on colour, lightness and contrast perception. Second, we will look at the effect of the chromatic
content of the image on perceived spatial layout. The results will help shape theories of visual processing
in the human brain and will be applicable to the design of visual interfaces and display technology.
DP0346220 Dr CW Styles Prof P Patterson
Title: An Investigation of Export Performance Determinants Across Service Types
2003 : $45,000
2004 : $38,000
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