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Dronescape: UAV Observations of TERN Ecosystem Surveillance Monitoring Plots, Data Collection

Created 01/08/2025

Updated 26/09/2025

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Dronescape Dataset Description

Dronescape is a research infrastructure initiative within TERN that integrates uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) remote sensing techniques into Australia's terrestrial ecosystem monitoring framework. The project addresses critical spatio-temporal gaps between field-based measurements and satellite observations by deploying UAV systems carrying RGB, 10-band multispectral, and LiDAR sensors across TERN's surveillance monitoring plot network. Through standardized protocols and automated processing workflows, Dronescape generates analysis-ready products including orthomosaics, reflectance maps, vegetation indices, and 3D point clouds. As of 2025, the project has surveyed over 120 plots across multiple bioregions, with ongoing expansion to additional monitoring sites. Each plot covers approximately 90,000 m², contributing to a continuously growing dataset that enables long-term monitoring of Australia's diverse vegetation communities. Project Scope

Coverage: More than 120 plots across multiple bioregions (ongoing expansion)
Plot Size: Approximately 90,000 m² per monitoring site
Temporal Scale: 2–10 year monitoring cycles
Data Types: RGB, 10-band multispectral, and LiDAR

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Title Dronescape: UAV Observations of TERN Ecosystem Surveillance Monitoring Plots, Data Collection
Language eng
Licence Not Specified
Landing Page https://data.gov.au/data/en/dataset/07ed60a9-9322-45fd-9570-e4378513b1d1
Contact Point
Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network's Data Discovery
juancarlos.montesherrera@utas.edu.au
Reference Period 12/03/2024
Geospatial Coverage
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Data Source

This dataset was originally found on Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network "Dronescape: UAV Observations of TERN Ecosystem Surveillance Monitoring Plots, Data Collection". Please visit the source to access the original metadata of the dataset:
https://geonetwork.tern.org.au/geonetwork/srv/eng/csw/dataset/dronescape-uav-observations-of-tern-ecosystem-surveillance-monitoring-plots-data-collection