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University of ZululandRef: https://www.unizulu.ac.za/elementskit-content/dynamic-content-widget-6b89fc8-c714174/
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What this means
This is a University of Zululand announcement about hosting a CSIR-designed mobile LiDAR laboratory. The laboratory uses laser technology to monitor air quality and atmospheric conditions in the uMhlathuze region and supports climate, environmental and industrial research. The initiative is led by Dr Nkanyiso Mbatha in collaboration with Prof Sivakumar Venkataraman and gives students and researchers hands-on experience.
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mobile LiDAR laboratory
UNIZULU students and researchers are being empowered with hands-on experience using an advanced mobile LiDAR laboratory and laser-based sensing technologies for environmental research.
- Who it is for
- UNIZULU students and researchers
- How to act on it
- Participate through the University of Zululand research initiative; the document provides no application process or contact route.
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this initiative places UNIZULU at the forefront of environmental science and laser-based research , empowering our students and researchers with hands-on experience in advanced sensing technologies.
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https://www.unizulu.ac.za/elementskit-content/dynamic-content-widget-6b89fc8-c714174/
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Key Takeaways
- University of Zululand hosts a CSIR-designed mobile LiDAR laboratory
- Second university in South Africa to host the laboratory
- CSIR-developed laser technology monitors air quality and atmospheric conditions
- Research takes place in the uMhlathuze region
- Led by Dr Nkanyiso Mbatha with Prof Sivakumar Venkataraman
- Students and researchers receive hands-on experience in advanced sensing technologies
- University of Zululand
- Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
- Dr Nkanyiso Mbatha
- Prof Sivakumar Venkataraman