DustWatch as we know it

Led by Professor Grant McTainsh, researchers based in Brisbane (Griffith University) and Sydney (Department of Environment and Climate Change) have been studying Australian dust transport and deposition for over three decades. Dust monitoring equipment is located across the continent to frequently record data on wind erosion. With such large-scale events as dust storms, the more observation points the better. So, the DustWatch project was created as a way to both improve data as well as enhancing community awareness in the areas dust transport and wind erosion occurs.
By using an Australia-wide network of volunteer DustWatchers, local observations are combined with data from satellite imagery, meteorological records, field measurements and models to produce detailed maps of regional-scale wind erosion.
In this way, the extent and severity of wind erosion across Australia can be better understood by everyone.

who is behind DustWatch?...


Prof. Grant McTainsh DustWatch Project Leader Grant is a Professor in the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Griffith University, Brisbane.	Dr. Craig Strong DustWatch Northern Coordinator Craig works with Grant at Griffith University as a Senior Research Assistant.
Dr. John Leys DustWatch Southern Coordinator John works in the New South Wales Department of Environment & Climate Change, Sydney.	Margaret Bishop Education Coordinator Marg is an Educational Consultant and Director of Bishop Education Services & Training Pty Ltd.
Dr. Harry Butler Web-site Manager Harry lectures in mathematics and modelling in the Faculty of Sciences, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba.	Michelle Baker DustWatch Designer Michelle works with Craig as a Research Assistant, as well as for the Queensland Museum as an illustrator.