Spatial Data Analysis Network (SPAN)
The Spatial Data Analysis Network (SPAN) is a research support unit within the Centre for Research and Graduate Training, Charles Sturt University. SPAN's primary role is to support academic research by staff and post graduate students of the university in the areas of:
- Geographic Information Systems
- Remote Sensing
- Spatial Statistics
SPAN has the capability to process and interpret large digital data sets, such as:
- Satellite Imagery
- Airborne Video Imagery
- GIS and Mapping Data
- Census Data
SPAN aims to:
- Facilitate research in social and physical sciences
- Provide a University-wide set of computer-based tools and training to help researchers address such problems
- Develop and promote a University-wide user base of GIS applications
The benefits of using SPAN in your research are:
- Enhancing your data analysis
- Incorporating data from other sources into your study
- Exploring geographic patterns and phenomena in your research
- Access to SPAN's wealth of knowledge
To find out more about SPAN activities please explore this site. If you would like further information feel free to contact a SPAN staff member.