Dr Conor Cahalane
Biography
Research Interests
Peer Reviewed Journals
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2020 | 'Studying Submarine Geomorphology in an INFOMAR Priority Bay through the application of Remote Sensing Techniques'
Cahalane C, Monteys X, Magee A, Hanafin J, Harris P, McCarthy T (2020) 'Studying Submarine Geomorphology in an INFOMAR Priority Bay through the application of Remote Sensing Techniques'. Irish Geography, 53 (1):43-57 [DOI] [Details] |
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2020 | 'A comparison of high-end methods for topographic modelling of a coastal dune complex'
Suo C.;McGovern E.;Gilmer A.;Cahalane C. (2020) 'A comparison of high-end methods for topographic modelling of a coastal dune complex'. Journal of Coastal Conservation, 24 (4) [DOI] [full-text] [Details] |
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2020 | 'Identifying artificially drained pasture soils using machine learning and Earth observation imagery'
Rob O’Hara, Stuart Green, Tim McCarthy, Conor Cahalane, Owen Fenton, Pat Tuohy (2020) 'Identifying artificially drained pasture soils using machine learning and Earth observation imagery'. Journal of Applied Remote Sensing, 14 (3):1-16 [DOI] [full-text] [Details] |
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2020 | 'Satellite-derived bathymetry in optically complex waters using a model inversion approach and Sentinel-2 data'
Casal G.;Hedley J.D.;Monteys X.;Harris P.;Cahalane C.;McCarthy T. (2020) 'Satellite-derived bathymetry in optically complex waters using a model inversion approach and Sentinel-2 data'. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 241 [DOI] [full-text] [Details] |
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2019 | 'Understanding satellite-derived bathymetry using Sentinel 2 imagery and spatial prediction models'
Casal, G;Harris, P;Monteys, X;Hedley, J;Cahalane, C;McCarthy, T (2019) 'Understanding satellite-derived bathymetry using Sentinel 2 imagery and spatial prediction models'. GIScience and Remote Sensing, [DOI] [full-text] [Details] |
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2019 | 'Spatially optimised retrieval of 3D point cloud data from a geospatial database for road median extraction'
Kumar P.;Lewis P.;Cahalane C.;Peters S. (2019) 'Spatially optimised retrieval of 3D point cloud data from a geospatial database for road median extraction'. Journal of Spatial Science, [DOI] [Details] |
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2019 | 'A comparison of Landsat 8, RapidEye and Pleiades products for improving empirical predictions of satellite-derived bathymetry'
Cahalane C.;Magee A.;Monteys X.;Casal G.;Hanafin J.;Harris P. (2019) 'A comparison of Landsat 8, RapidEye and Pleiades products for improving empirical predictions of satellite-derived bathymetry'. Remote Sensing of Environment, 233 [DOI] [full-text] [Details] |
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2018 | 'Assessment of empirical algorithms for bathymetry extraction using Sentinel-2 data'
Casal G.;Monteys X.;Hedley J.;Harris P.;Cahalane C.;McCarthy T. (2018) 'Assessment of empirical algorithms for bathymetry extraction using Sentinel-2 data'. International Journal for Remote Sensing, [DOI] [full-text] [Details] |
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2017 | 'Sensor Pods: Multi-Resolution Surveys from a Light Aircraft'
Cahalane, C; Walsh, D.; Magee, A.; Mannion, S.; Lewis, P.; McCarthy, T (2017) 'Sensor Pods: Multi-Resolution Surveys from a Light Aircraft'. Inventions, [DOI] [full-text] [Details] |
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2017 | 'Data imputation in a short-run space-time series: A Bayesian approach'
Pforte, L; Brundson, C; Cahalane, C; Charlton, M (2017) 'Data imputation in a short-run space-time series: A Bayesian approach'. Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design, [DOI] [full-text] [Details] |
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2016 | 'Improving MMS performance during infrastructure surveys through geometry aided design'
Cahalane C.;Lewis P.;McElhinney C.;McNerney E.;McCarthy T. (2016) 'Improving MMS performance during infrastructure surveys through geometry aided design'. Infrastructures, 1 (1) [DOI] [full-text] [Details] |
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2016 | 'Combining remote temperature sensing with in-situ sensing to track marine/freshwater mixing dynamics'
McCaul M.;Barland J.;Cleary J.;Cahalane C.;McCarthy T.;Diamond D. (2016) 'Combining remote temperature sensing with in-situ sensing to track marine/freshwater mixing dynamics'. Sensors, 16 (9) [DOI] [full-text] [Details] |
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2015 | 'Combining 2D mapping and low density elevation data in a GIS for GNSS shadow prediction'
Cahalane C. (2015) 'Combining 2D mapping and low density elevation data in a GIS for GNSS shadow prediction'. Isprs International Journal Of Geo-Information, 4 (4):2769-2791 [DOI] [full-text] [Details] |
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2015 | 'Optimising Mobile Mapping System Laser Scanner Orientation'
Cahalane, C;Lewis, P;McElhinney, CP;McCarthy, T (2015) 'Optimising Mobile Mapping System Laser Scanner Orientation'. Isprs International Journal Of Geo-Information, 4 :302-319 [DOI] [full-text] [Details] |
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2015 | 'Spatial Prediction of Coastal Bathymetry Based on Multispectral Satellite Imagery and Multibeam Data'
Monteys, X;Harris, P;Caloca, S;Cahalane, C (2015) 'Spatial Prediction of Coastal Bathymetry Based on Multispectral Satellite Imagery and Multibeam Data'. Remote Sensing, 7 :13782-13806 [DOI] [full-text] [Details] |
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2014 | 'MIMIC: An Innovative Methodology for Determining Mobile Laser Scanning System Point Density'
Cahalane, C;McElhinney, CP;Lewis, P;McCarthy, T (2014) 'MIMIC: An Innovative Methodology for Determining Mobile Laser Scanning System Point Density'. Remote Sensing, 6 :7857-7877 [DOI] [full-text] [Details] |
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2014 | 'Calculation of Target-Specific Point Distribution for 2D Mobile Laser Scanners'
Cahalane, C;McElhinney, CP;Lewis, P;McCarthy, T (2014) 'Calculation of Target-Specific Point Distribution for 2D Mobile Laser Scanners'. Sensors, 14 :9471-9488 [DOI] [full-text] [Details] |
Other Journals
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2021 | 'Discovering Space'
Lonergan, J., Behan, A., McNerney, L., Croasdell, A., McNerney, E., Rickard, A. and Cahalane, C (2021) 'Discovering Space' Surveyors Journal, 10 (4) :28-29. [Details] |
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2020 | '5*S: Space, Surveyors, Students: STEM and the Sustainable Development Goals'
Rickard, A., Behan, A., Lonergan, J., McNerney, L., Rickard, A., Croasdell, A., McNerney, E. and Cahalane, C (2020) '5*S: Space, Surveyors, Students: STEM and the Sustainable Development Goals' ETBI Journal of Education, 2 (1) :9-14. [Details] |
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2020 | 'Space, Surveyors and Students'
Cahalane, C., Behan, A., Lonergan, J., McNerney, L., Rickard, A., Croasdell, A. and McNerney, E. (2020) 'Space, Surveyors and Students' Surveyors Journal, 10 (1) :26-27. [Details] |
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2016 | 'A flood of images'
Cahalane, C., McGovern, E. and Behan, A. (2016) 'A flood of images' Surveyors Journal, . [Details] |
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2016 | 'Improving Satellite Derived Bathymetry'
Cahalane, C., Hanafin, J., Monteys, X. (2016) 'Improving Satellite Derived Bathymetry' Hydro International, . [full-text] [Details] |
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2016 | 'Mapping Floods from Space'
Cahalane, C., McGovern, E. and Behan, A. (2016) 'Mapping Floods from Space' RICS Land Journal, . [full-text] [Details] |
Conference Publications
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2022 | INITIAL STUDY ASSESSING THE SUITABILITY OF DRONES WITH LOW-COST GNSS AND IMU FOR MAPPING OVER FEATURELESS TERRAIN USING DIRECT GEOREFERENCING
Essel, B.; McDonal, J.; Bolger, M.; Cahalane, C. (2022) INITIAL STUDY ASSESSING THE SUITABILITY OF DRONES WITH LOW-COST GNSS AND IMU FOR MAPPING OVER FEATURELESS TERRAIN USING DIRECT GEOREFERENCING . In: ISPRS eds. International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, Volume XLIII-B2-2022 XXIV ISPRS Congress Nice, France, , pp.37-44 [Details] |
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2017 | Satellite derived bathymetry: mapping the Irish coastline
Monteys, X., Cahalane, C., Harris, P. and Hanafin, J. (2017) Satellite derived bathymetry: mapping the Irish coastline American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting (AGUFM17) New Orleans, , 11-DEC-17 - 15-DEC-17 [Details] |
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2014 | Estimating missing data in hierarchical space-time series with a short temporal extent
Charlton, M., Brunsdon, C., Cahalane, C., and Pforte, L. (2014) Estimating missing data in hierarchical space-time series with a short temporal extent GIScience 2014, Vienna [full-text] [Details] |
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2013 | UAS flight planning—An initial investigation into the influence of VTOL UAS mission parameters on orthomosaic and DSM accuracy
Cahalane, C. and McCarthy, T. (2013) UAS flight planning—An initial investigation into the influence of VTOL UAS mission parameters on orthomosaic and DSM accuracy Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Society Annual Conference [Details] |
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2012 | MIMIC: Mobile mapping point density calculator
Cahalane, C and McCarthy, T and McElhinney, CP (2012) MIMIC: Mobile mapping point density calculator Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Computing for Geospatial Research and Applications, COM.Geo '12 [full-text] [Details] |
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2011 | Calculating the Effect of Dual-Axis Scanner Rotations and Surface Orientation on Scan Profiles
Cahalane, C and McElhinney, CP and McCarthy, T (2011) Calculating the Effect of Dual-Axis Scanner Rotations and Surface Orientation on Scan Profiles MMT’11,‘The 7th International Symposium on Mobile Mapping Technology June 2011, Krakaw, Poland, [full-text] [Details] |
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2010 | Mobile mapping system performance : An initial investigation into the effect of vehicle speed on laser scan lines
Cahalane, C and McCarthy, T and McElhinney, CP (2010) Mobile mapping system performance : An initial investigation into the effect of vehicle speed on laser scan lines Remote Sensing & Photogrammety Society Annual Conference - 'From the sea-bed to the cloudtops' September 2010, Cork, Ireland, [Details] |
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2010 | Mobile mapping system performance : An analysis of the effect of laser scanner configuration and vehicle velocity on scan profiles
Cahalane, C and McElhinney, CP and McCarthy, T (2010) Mobile mapping system performance : An analysis of the effect of laser scanner configuration and vehicle velocity on scan profiles European laser Mapping Forum - 'ELMF 2010' November 2010, The Hague, Holland, [full-text] [Details] |
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2010 | Initial results from European Road Safety Inspection (EURSI) mobile mapping project
McElhinney, CP and Kumar, P and Cahalane, C and McCarthy, T (2010) Initial results from European Road Safety Inspection (EURSI) mobile mapping project ISPRS Commission V Technical Symposium [full-text] [Details] |
Conference Contributions
Year | Publication | |
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2017 | Marine Observation Research Platform.
Dáire Walsh, Conor Cahalane & Tim McCarthy (2017) Marine Observation Research Platform. [Poster Presentation], Irish Earth Observation Symposium 2017, Maynooth University, Ireland [Details] |
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2017 | COPERNICUS: Incorporating Satellite Data in your Project.
Cahalane, C. (2017) COPERNICUS: Incorporating Satellite Data in your Project. [Oral Presentation], Survey Ireland 2017, Dublin, Ireland [Details] |
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2017 | Slick Feature Mapping : Monitoring the Irish Coastal Zone and National Waters.
Cahalane, C. Walsh, D. Magee, A. and McCarthy, T. (2017) Slick Feature Mapping : Monitoring the Irish Coastal Zone and National Waters. [Oral Presentation], Conference of Irish Geographers, University College Cork [Details] |
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2017 | Development of Remote Sensing Grass Quality Measurement.
Mohammad Sadegh Askari, Timothy McCarthy, Aiden Magee, Daire Walsh, Conor Cahalane (2017) Development of Remote Sensing Grass Quality Measurement. [Poster Presentation], Irish Earth Observation Symposium 2017, Maynooth University, Ireland [Details] |
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2017 | Optical remote sensing for bathymetry and seabed mapping in the coast of Ireland (BaSMaI).
Gema Casal, Xavier Monteys, John Hedley, Paul Harris, Conor Cahalane, Tim McCarthy (2017) Optical remote sensing for bathymetry and seabed mapping in the coast of Ireland (BaSMaI). [Poster Presentation], Irish Earth Observation Symposium 2017, Maynooth University, Ireland [Details] |
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2017 | The application of UAV (drone) technology to measure bathymetry and topography in coastal and marine environments.
Farrell E.J., Castro Camba, G., Monteys, X., Cahalane, C., O’Toole, R., and Maguire, D. . (2017) The application of UAV (drone) technology to measure bathymetry and topography in coastal and marine environments. [Poster Presentation], The 5th Irish Geomorphology Scientific Workshop,, GSI, Beggars Bush, Dublin [Details] |
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2016 | Flood Monitoring: Satellites, Geomatics and Solutions.
Cahalane, C. (2016) Flood Monitoring: Satellites, Geomatics and Solutions. [Oral Presentation], Survey Ireland 2016, Dublin, Ireland [Details] |
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2016 | Tracking Dynamics of Freshwater and Marine Water Mixing using Satellite and Flyover Thermal Imaging combined with In-Situ Sensing.
Margaret McCaul, Jack Barland, Eoghan McNamara, Peter McCluskey, Conor Cahalane, Tim McCarthy and Dermot Diamond (2016) Tracking Dynamics of Freshwater and Marine Water Mixing using Satellite and Flyover Thermal Imaging combined with In-Situ Sensing. [Invited Lecture], Innovation in Environmental Monitoring, University of York, UK [Details] |
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2016 | Satellite Derived Bathymetry.
Cahalane, C., Monteys, X., Magee, A., Lewis, P. and McCarthy, T (2016) Satellite Derived Bathymetry. [Poster Presentation], 10th Irish Earth Observation Symposium, MAREi, Cork, Ireland [Details] |
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2016 | Slick Feature Mapping.
Cahalane, C., Walsh, D. and McCarthy, T. (2016) Slick Feature Mapping. [Poster Presentation], 10th Irish Earth Observation Symposium, MAREi, Cork, Ireland [Details] |
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2016 | Marine Remote Sensing.
Cahalane, C. (2016) Marine Remote Sensing. [Invited Lecture], Atlantic Ocean Climate Scholars Programme, NUI Galway, Ireland [Details] |
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2016 | TRATEGIES FOR MONITORING GROUNDWATER DISCHARGE INTO KINVARA BAY, GALWAY, IRELAND.
Margaret McCaul, Jack Barland, Eoghan McNamara, Peter McCluskey, Conor Cahalane, Tim McCarthy, Dermot Diamond (2016) TRATEGIES FOR MONITORING GROUNDWATER DISCHARGE INTO KINVARA BAY, GALWAY, IRELAND. [Poster Presentation], ISEH 2016, ISEG 2016 & Geoinformatics 2016, Galway, Ireland [Details] |
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2016 | INTEGRATING GEOSPATIAL REMOTE AND IN-SITU SENSING: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES.
Margaret McCaul, Jack Barland, Eoghan McNamara, Peter McCluskey, Conor Cahalane, Tim McCarthy, Dermot Diamond (2016) INTEGRATING GEOSPATIAL REMOTE AND IN-SITU SENSING: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES. [Keynote Address], ISEH 2016, ISEG 2016 & Geoinformatics 2016, Galway, Ireland [Details] |
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2015 | Sensor Pods and Sensor Fusion; Initial Results from an Aerial Survey.
Cahalane, C. (2015) Sensor Pods and Sensor Fusion; Initial Results from an Aerial Survey. [Oral Presentation], 9th Irish Earth Observation Symposium, Ryan Institute, Galway, Ireland [Details] |
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2014 | Development of an automated coastal bathymetric methodology using applied remote sensing techniques.
Cahalane, C., Hanafin, J., Harper, K., Barre, N., O'Kelly, C., Monteys, X. and McCarthy, T (2014) Development of an automated coastal bathymetric methodology using applied remote sensing techniques. [Poster Presentation], 8th Irish Earth Observation Symposium, Maynooth University, Ireland [Details] |
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2013 | Surveying Featureless Terrain with an Unmanned Aerial System.
Cahalane, C. (2013) Surveying Featureless Terrain with an Unmanned Aerial System. [Oral Presentation], 7th Irish Earth Observation Symposium, Teagasc Agricultural Research Centre, Dublin, Ireland [Details] |
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2012 | Mobile Mapping Systems.
Cahalane, C (2012) Mobile Mapping Systems. [Oral Presentation], Survey Ireland, Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland [Details] |
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2012 | MIMIC : A benchmarking tool for assessing MMS configurations.
Cahalane, C. (2012) MIMIC : A benchmarking tool for assessing MMS configurations. [Oral Presentation], 6th International Terrestrial Laser Scanner User Meeting, Nice, France [Details] |
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2011 | Survey Planning - Using a GIS to model obstructions and ascertain satellite visibility.
Cahalane, C. (2011) Survey Planning - Using a GIS to model obstructions and ascertain satellite visibility. [Oral Presentation], GIS Ireland, Dublin, Ireland [Details] |
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2011 | State of the art in Mobile Mapping Systems - Applications, Strengths and Weaknesses.
Cahalane, C. (2011) State of the art in Mobile Mapping Systems - Applications, Strengths and Weaknesses. [Oral Presentation], 5th Irish Earth Observation Symposium, Environmental Protection Agency HQ, Wexford, Ireland [Details] |
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2010 | Mobile Mapping Systems and Geographic Information.
Cahalane, C. (2010) Mobile Mapping Systems and Geographic Information. [Oral Presentation], GIS Ireland, Dublin, Ireland [Details] |
Honours and Awards
Year | Title | Awarding Body | |
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2011 | Open Data Challenge Winner | National Digital Research Centre |
Professional Associations
Association | Function | From / To | |
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Society of Chartered Surveyors | Fellow | 29-JUL-15 / | |
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors | Fellow | 29-JUL-15 / | |
Irish Institution of Surveyors | Fellow | 01-JAN-05 / 01-NOV-15 |
Committees
Committee | Function | From / To | |
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Society of Chartered Surveyors | RPAS Working Group Member | 2015 / | |
Irish Institution of Surveyors | Journal Editor | 2008 / 2010 | |
Irish Institution of Surveyors | Treasurer | 2012 / 2014 | |
Society of Chartered Surveyors | Remote Sensing and Earth Observation Working Group Chair | 2014 / | |
COST Action ES1309 Management Committee Member | Irish Delegate | 2014 / | |
iCRAG Council | Postdoctoral Representative | 2016 / | |
Irish Institution of Surveyors | Membership Secretary | 2005 / 2008 |
Employment
Employer | Position | From / To | |
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Fingal County Council | Land Surveyor and GIS Analyst | 01-JUN-05 / 01-SEP-09 |
Education
Year | Institution | Qualification | Subject | |
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2005 | Dublin Institute of Technology | BSc | Geomatics | |
2007 | Dublin Institute of Technology | MSc | Applied Computing | |
2013 | Maynooth University | PhD | Geocomputation |
Consultancy
Client | Description | |
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TechWorks Marine | ||
Pavement Management Systems | ||
Geological Survey of Ireland | ||
National Roads Authority | ||
Petroleum Industry Programme |
Outreach Activities
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Hydro International Publication |
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Surveyors Journal Publication on Flood Mapping from Space Link |
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Land Journal Publication on flood mapping from space Link |
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Presentation on Earth Observation and Remote Sensing for Agriculture and Flooding |
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Presentation and outreach at National Ploughing Championships 2016 showcasing EO and RS for agriculture. |
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Alumni publication showcasing EO in Ireland Link |
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Annual interview on national radio discussing 'the science of christmas' from a mapping perspective. |
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Co-Organiser and Co-Chair, 8th Irish Earth Observation Symposium: 2 day event, 200+ national and international attendees (ESA, Google, EARSC, Skybox, Rasdaman GmbH, Trimble, Leica, TOPCON). Maynooth, Ireland, 2014. |
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A short piece i wrote on 'careers of the future' was picked up by a national newspaper. Link |
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A personal blog documenting my research and aimed at a non-specialist audience. Link |
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A personal twitter account charting my research and aimed at a non-specialist audience Link |
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Article in national newspaper in supplement on 'The Science of Christmas' Link |
Reviews
Journal | Role | |
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Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) | Reviewer | |
Giscience And Remote Sensing | Reviewer | |
Journal Of Surveying Engineering, - Asce | Reviewer | |
Ieee Transactions On Geoscience And Remote Sensing | Reviewer | |
Isprs International Journal Of Geo-Information | Reviewer |