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

Administering Institution: The University of New South Wales
Summary:
In order to comprehend and produce the words that we know, whether in speech or in writing, we must
possess mental representations of each of those words (i.e., "lexical" representations). The aim of the
proposed research is to elaborate on the nature of these representations in an attempt to understand
more fully the cognitive mechanisms involved in proficient language use. The central idea to be explored is
that underlying all lexical functioning is an abstract phonological representation that is influenced by
orthography. Furthermore, the possibility will be examined that poorer readers possess less abstract
representations than do better readers.
DP0344678 Prof JC Trinder Prof KK Kubik
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Title: Generation of Digital Elevation Models by Fusion of Image and Terrain Laser Scan Data
2003 : $70,000
2004 : $70,000
Category: 2910 - GEOMATIC ENGINEERING
Administering Institution: The University of New South Wales
Summary:
There are currently two separate approaches to obtaining digital elevation models of the terrain surface
by remote sensing, image based methods using aerial or satellite images and scanner techniques by
terrain laser scanners. Each method provides elevations with high accuracy, but both require significant
input from an operator during processing. It is proposed to take advantage of the synergies of these two
forms of data by combining the processing into a single solution for elevation determination by data
fusion. This approach will improve the quality and efficiency of elevation determination.
DP0345978 Dr J Wang
Title: Stochastic modelling for high precision GPS positioning applications
2003 : $60,000
2004 : $63,000
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Category: 2910 - GEOMATIC ENGINEERING
Administering Institution: The University of New South Wales
Summary:
Realistic stochastic modelling for measurements is one of the fundamental and challenging issues in a
wide range of scientific problems. This project aims to develop and test an innovative stochastic
modelling methodology for high precision GPS positioning applications. The new stochastic modelling
methodology will significantly improve the accuracy and reliability of satellite positioning results. The
expected outcomes are: (1) new knowledge about the statistical characteristics of satellite
measurements; (2) development of a new error analysis framework; and (3) development of
computationally efficient data processing algorithms to support high precision GPS positioning
applications.
DP0343073 A/Prof DE Wiley Dr J Bao Dr D Clements A/Prof DF Fletcher Mr J Schwinge
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Title: Defining Fundamental Principles for the Design and Operation of Membrane Systems
from Time-Varying Performance Analysis
2003 : $125,000
2004 : $125,000
2005 : $125,000
Category: 2906 - CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Administering Institution: The University of New South Wales
Summary:
To date, much of the process improvement for industrial application of membrane technology has
revolved around polymer science based development of membrane materials and process and module
changes resulting from the application of basic (often simplistic) engineering principles. While some