Overview
Background
Broad remote sensing skills across terrestrial and aquatic environments. Working to democratise spatial data access and use. Happiest when producing and delivering automated, operational and validated national and global scale products that can be used by scientists, policy and the public.
Availability
- Dr Peter Scarth is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, The University of Queensland
- Bachelor (Honours), The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Remote Sensing
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Big spatial and small messy field and ecological data.
Research impacts
Peter works with a cross disciplinary team team at the Joint Remote Sensing Research Centre (JRSRP) to develop data management systems and mathematical models that measure and map both major and more subtle changes in Australia's vegetation using large earth observation data sets linked to vegetation field data systems. By building demonstrated value on our collective ecosystem data and engaging with stakeholders across academia, government and industry he aims to maintain and extend our data holdings and build "long science" to address wicked problems in the land management space. Peter also works within TERN/Auscover to democratise management and access to spatial data and promote uptake of products by researchers, policy and the public. As an application developer he has a particular interest in delivering difficult to use data in a ways that tell a compelling stories.
Works
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2013
Conference Publication
Estimating RUSLE C-factor values for great barrier reef catchments using satellite derived ground cover estimates
Trevithick, Rebecca and Scarth, Peter (2013). Estimating RUSLE C-factor values for great barrier reef catchments using satellite derived ground cover estimates. Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand Inc. (MSSANZ).
2012
Journal Article
Separating grazing and rainfall effects at regional scale using remote sensing imagery: a dynamic reference-cover method
Bastin, G., Scarth, P., Chewings, V., Sparrow, A., Denham, R., Schmidt, M., O'Reagain, P., Shepherd, R. and Abbott, B. (2012). Separating grazing and rainfall effects at regional scale using remote sensing imagery: a dynamic reference-cover method. Remote Sensing of Environment, 121, 443-457. doi: 10.1016/j.rse.2012.02.021
2012
Conference Publication
Quantifying vegetation structure and biomass in Eastern Australia: science to management
Armston, John, Phinn, Stuart, Scarth, Peter, Luca, Richard, Clewley, Dan and Tindall, Christian (2012). Quantifying vegetation structure and biomass in Eastern Australia: science to management. Forestsat 2012, Oregon, USA, 11-14 September 2012.
2011
Conference Publication
Validation of land surface products for modelling the climate impacts of large-scale revegetation in Queensland
Chu, Jianting, Syktus, Jozef, McAlpine, Clive, Thatcher, Marcus, Scarth, Peter, Jeffrey, Stephen, Katzfey, Jack, Zhang, Hong, McGregor, John and Adams-Hosking, Christine (2011). Validation of land surface products for modelling the climate impacts of large-scale revegetation in Queensland. 19th International Congress on Modelling and Simulation (MODSIM), Perth, Australia, 12-16 December 2011. Perth, Australia: The Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand.
2010
Journal Article
Geometric correction and accuracy assessment of Landsat-7 ETM+ and Landsat-5 TM imagery used for vegetation cover monitoring in Queensland, Australia from 1988 to 2007
Gill, T., Collett, L., Armston, J., Eustace, A., Danaher, T., Scarth, P., Flood, N. and Phinn, S.R. (2010). Geometric correction and accuracy assessment of Landsat-7 ETM+ and Landsat-5 TM imagery used for vegetation cover monitoring in Queensland, Australia from 1988 to 2007. Journal of Spatial Science, 55 (2), 273-287. doi: 10.1080/14498596.2010.521977
2010
Conference Publication
Estimation of vegetation parameters from MODIS FPAR time series, Landsat TM and ETM+ products, and ICESat for soil erosion modelling
Schoettker, Birte, Scarth, Peter, Phinn, Stuart, Denham, Robert and Schmidt, Michael (2010). Estimation of vegetation parameters from MODIS FPAR time series, Landsat TM and ETM+ products, and ICESat for soil erosion modelling. 2010 30th IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS 2010), Honolulu, HI, United States, 25-30 July 2010. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/IGARSS.2010.5652372
2010
Book Chapter
Remote sensing of tree-grass systems: The Eastern Australian woodlands
Danaher, Tim, Scarth, Peter, Armston, John, Collett, Lisa, Kitchen, Joanna and Gillingham, Sam (2010). Remote sensing of tree-grass systems: The Eastern Australian woodlands. Ecosystem Function in Savannas: Measurement and Modeling at Landscape to Global Scales. (pp. 175-193) edited by Michael J. Hill and Niall P. Hanan. Boca Raton, FL, United States: CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/b10275
2010
Journal Article
Alternatives to Landsat-5 Thematic Mapper for operational monitoring of vegetation cover: considerations for natural resource management agencies
Gill, Tony, Clark, Andrew, Scarth, Peter, Danaher, Tim, Gillingham, Sam, Armston, John and Phinn, Stuart (2010). Alternatives to Landsat-5 Thematic Mapper for operational monitoring of vegetation cover: considerations for natural resource management agencies. Canadian Journal of Remote Sensing, 36 (6), 682-698. doi: 10.5589/m11-007
2009
Journal Article
Prediction and validation of foliage projective cover from Landsat-5 TM and Landsat-7 ETM+ imagery
Armston, John D., Denham, Robert J., Danaher, Tim J., Scarth, Peter F. and Moffiet, Trevor N. (2009). Prediction and validation of foliage projective cover from Landsat-5 TM and Landsat-7 ETM+ imagery. Journal of Applied Remote Sensing, 3 (1) 033540, 033540. doi: 10.1117/1.3216031
2009
Journal Article
Land condition monitoring information for reef catchments: a new era
Karfs, R. A., Abbott, B. N., Scarth, P. F. and Wallace, J. F. (2009). Land condition monitoring information for reef catchments: a new era. Rangeland Journal, 31 (1), 69-86. doi: 10.1071/RJ08060
2009
Conference Publication
An assessment of satellite image data requirements for large area land cover monitoring in Queensland
Gill, Tony, Scarth, Peter, Danaher, Tim, Gillingham, Sam and Phinn, Stuart (2009). An assessment of satellite image data requirements for large area land cover monitoring in Queensland. Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute Biennial International Conference (SSC2009), Adelaide, Australia, 28 September - 2 October 2009. Adelaide, Australia: Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute.
2008
Book Chapter
New tools for monitoring world heritage values
Phinn, Stuart, Ticehurst, Catherine, Held, Alex, Scarth, Peter, Nightingale , Joanne and Johansen, Kasper (2008). New tools for monitoring world heritage values. Living in a dynamic tropical forest landscape. (pp. 591-609) edited by Nigel E. Stork and Stephen M. Turton. Malden, MA, U.S.A.: Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1002/9781444300321.ch47
2007
Journal Article
An operational radiometric calibration procedure for the Landsat sensors based on pseudo-invariant target sites
de Vries, C., Danaher, T., Denham, R., Scarth, P. and Phinn, Stuart R. (2007). An operational radiometric calibration procedure for the Landsat sensors based on pseudo-invariant target sites. Remote Sensing of Environment, 107 (3), 414-429. doi: 10.1016/j.rse.2006.09.019
2007
Journal Article
Analysis of multi-date MISR measurements for forest and woodland communities, Queensland, Australia
Armston, John D., Scarth, Peter F., Phinn, Stuart R. and Danaher, Tim J. (2007). Analysis of multi-date MISR measurements for forest and woodland communities, Queensland, Australia. Remote Sensing of Environment, 107 (1-2), 287-298. doi: 10.1016/j.rse.2006.11.003
2005
Conference Publication
Mapping and monitoring wet tropics rainforest vegetation condition and structure
Phinn, Stuart, Ticehurst, Catherine, Barrett, Damian, Held, Alex, Scarth, Peter and Johansen, Kasper (2005). Mapping and monitoring wet tropics rainforest vegetation condition and structure. Rainforest meets Reef: Joint Conference of CRC Reef and Rainforest CRC, Townsville, Australia, 22-24 November, 2005. Townsville, Australia: CRC Reef Research Centre.
2005
Book Chapter
The role of integrated information acquisition and management in the analysis of coastal ecosystem change
Phinn, S. R., Joyce, K. E., Scarth, P. F. and Roelfsema, C.M. (2005). The role of integrated information acquisition and management in the analysis of coastal ecosystem change. Remote Sensing of Coastal Aquatic Ecosystem Processes - Remote Sensing and Digital Image Processing Series. (pp. 217-249) edited by L. Richardson and E. LeDrew. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Kluwer Academic Publishers. doi: 10.1007/1-4020-3968-9_10
2004
Conference Publication
Calibration of multiple landsat sensors based on pseudo-invariant target sites in Western Queensland, Australia
de Vries, C, Danaher, T and Scarth, P (2004). Calibration of multiple landsat sensors based on pseudo-invariant target sites in Western Queensland, Australia. IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, Anchorage Ak, Sep 20-24, 2004. NEW YORK: IEEE.
2004
Conference Publication
The relationship between MISR multi-angular measurements and vegetation structure: Exploratory application to monitoring Queensland vegetation
Armston, J., Phinn, S. R., Scarth, P. F. and Danaher, T. (2004). The relationship between MISR multi-angular measurements and vegetation structure: Exploratory application to monitoring Queensland vegetation. 12 ARSPC: The 12th Australasian Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Conference, Freemantle, Australia, 18-22 October 2004. Adelaide, Australia: Spatial Sciences Institute.
2004
Other Outputs
MR2 - Remote Sensing for Moreton Bay
Phinn, S. R., Dekker, A., Brando, V., Roelfsema, C.M. and Scarth, P. F. (2004). MR2 - Remote Sensing for Moreton Bay. Brisbane: CRC for Coastal Zones, Estuaries and Waterways Management.
2003
Other Outputs
A methodology for scaling biophysical models
Scarth, Peter (2003). A methodology for scaling biophysical models. PhD Thesis, School of Geography, Planning and Architecture, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/106470
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Peter Scarth is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Patch grazing: dynamics of pasture ecology and diet selection in the tropical savannah rangelands
Associate Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Improving clearing and regrowth detection in Woodlands using Imaging Radar
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Stuart Phinn
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Mapping Land-Use and Land-Cover using Deep-learning and Earth-observation Data
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Stuart Phinn
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Remote sensing the rangeland pastures of the Northern Territory and Queensland: A series of case-studies to describe, assess and improve plant pasture resilience.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Stuart Phinn
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2021
Master Philosophy
Time-Series Methods for Monitoring Environmental Change in Cloudy Conditions: Detecting change in Tropical Forests using Radar
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Stuart Phinn
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Cloud Removal Analysis of Remote Sensing Satellite Imagery
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Stuart Phinn
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Developing a Site Based Index of Vegetation Structure Complexity from Terrestrial Laser Scanner Data
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Stuart Phinn
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Assessment of Airborne Lidar for Measuring the Structure of Forests and Woodlands in Queensland, Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Stuart Phinn
Media
Enquiries
Contact Dr Peter Scarth directly for media enquiries about:
- Big Data
- change detection
- Grazing
- Ground Cover
- Laser Scanning
- Lidar
- rangeland
- Remote Sensing
- Satellite Images
- Spatial Data
- vegetation
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