Monitoring of Engineered and Natural Systems Using Sensors

System characterisation

System Characterisation focuses on modelling and experimental methods for establishing the behaviour of time varying systems to controlled or naturally occurring stimuli. Observed changes to their responses can then be attributed to the existence and severity of any evolving abnormalities.

Theme leader: Dr. Tim Waters

Featured research projects

Mapping the Underworld

Solving problems associated with inaccurately located buried pipes and cables

Rail axle bearing damage

Working with Perpetuum Ltd to monitor and examine failing rail axle bearings

Anaesthesia and awareness

Using the response of the brain to see if people are awake in operations

Infrastructure research

The Infrastructure Research Division encompasses research carried out in the areas of geomechanics, and structures and construction.