Australian dust storms can be characterised by where they come from, where they travel to and how much dust is transported. Currently, we rely on sparse satellite and ground observations to map Australian dust storms. This thesis aims to build an Australian dust storm dataset using geostationary satellite Himawari-8 that can be used to analyse these characteristics. This thesis will also shed light on how Australia can reduce the risk of dust as a disaster in alignment with international policies. 

About the Speaker

Tegan Clark is a PhD student at the Fenner School of Environment and Society where she aims to take an interdisciplinary approach to her research. In her spare time, she also conducts research on equity in STEM/education and science fiction. She loves science communication and views it as a critical skill of being a scientist.