CSIR

CSIR and partners develop climate change adaptation guidelines for SA settlements

The CSIR is developing adaptation guidelines for various types of human settlements in South Africa that are at risk because of climate change. The Green Book project stems from a grant awarded by the Canadian-based International Development Research Centre (IDRC) under a cities and climate chang...

An Earth observation monitoring and decision-making system for the mining sector

The CSIR has developed a robust system to rapidly detect deformation of land surfaces. This is particularly useful in mined areas, where early detection of deformation is pivotal. In South Africa, large areas are affected by surface deformation associated with underground mining or natural geolog...

CSIR spectrum management technology secures international recognition

The CSIR has developed a tool that identifies and makes use of Television white spaces (TVWS) channels for broadband services without generating interference with adjacent primary licensed services. Television white spaces are the unused spectrum channels in the TV broadcasting frequencies. This ...