Enhancing sustainability of agricultural production using production and business models

Professor Graham Ferrier G.Ferrier@hull.ac.uk
Head of Department of Geography, Geology and Environment

IOF - Development of an international research group in hyperspectral thermal remote sensing of volcanic processes and terrains Dec 1, 2017 - Feb 28, 2022
This project will develop a new international collaboration between a UK-based research team, with expertise in both volcanic processes and Earth Observation Science, the Nordic Volcanological Centre at the University of Iceland (UoI) and the Geologi... Read More about IOF - Development of an international research group in hyperspectral thermal remote sensing of volcanic processes and terrains.

Shanghai-UK Industrial Challenge programme Innovate UK Feb 1, 2018 - Oct 31, 2021
Green Infrastructure Assets (GIAs) can often be perceived as an unnecessary cost, and something that must be done because of law or planning policy, however there are many business opportunities that GIAs can deliver in terms of cost, time savings, e... Read More about Shanghai-UK Industrial Challenge programme Innovate UK.

Development of a UAV-mounted Imaging FTIR for real-time monitoring of natural and anthropogenic hazards Jun 30, 2016 - Dec 29, 2017
Rapid, accurate assessment of the source, nature, intensity and extent of natural and anthropogenic hazards is a critical capability in order to effectively respond to the needs of the affected population and environment and to implement an effective... Read More about Development of a UAV-mounted Imaging FTIR for real-time monitoring of natural and anthropogenic hazards.

Quantitative 3D remote digital compositional and structural characterisation of outcrops Jul 1, 2016 - Apr 30, 2017
This project aims to demonstrate the capability of a new type of field portable remote sensing instrument (the MicroFTS), developed by the applicants as part of a NERC funded project, integrated with a Terrestrial Laser Scanner (TLS), and ultrahigh r... Read More about Quantitative 3D remote digital compositional and structural characterisation of outcrops.

Evaluation of the potential of UAV mounted Imaging FTIR Spectroscopy for Enhanced Detection of Yellow Rust Infection in Winter Wheat Crops in China Jan 1, 2018 - Mar 31, 2020
Yellow rust disease caused by the fungus Puccina striiformis has a severe impact on the production of winter wheat worldwide. The epidemic of yellow rust may result in extremely severe yield loss and deterioration in grain quality. The potential of u... Read More about Evaluation of the potential of UAV mounted Imaging FTIR Spectroscopy for Enhanced Detection of Yellow Rust Infection in Winter Wheat Crops in China.