AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
GRDC mouse surveillance and modelling

The purpose of these projects is to predict house mouse abundance across grain growing regions to provide early warning of potential mouse plagues.
This data has been collected by CSIRO and subcontractors; CSIRO has collated and cleaned this data into this joint dataset.
House mice are surveyed in crops using three different methods: live-traps, active burrow counts and chew cards.
Live trapping currently only occurs at three properties (two paddocks are monitored simultaneously). Active burrow counts and chew cards (i.e., rapid assessment) surveys are also conducted in each paddock simultaneously over one night.
In all other sites, only rapid assessment surveys are conducted. In some instances, active burrow counts are not conducted as visibility of the burrows is too low due to dense crops or because of prolific soil cracks.
In these cases, chew cards are still deployed, sometimes with higher effort.
Each data type is provided as a separate CSV file, which contains a series of common variables denoting sites and times, as well as dataset-specific columns describing effort and results.

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Parkes observations for project PX500 semester 2025OCTS_03

This proposal relates to time purchased by the Chinese Academy of Sciences for Parkes follow-up confirmation and timing of FAST discoveries.  As the observing time has been purchased this proposal (and the related PX501) does not require TAC grading.  The primary reason for submitting a proposal is to ensure an outreach statement and that the proposal is entered into OPAL for the data archive to access. The Chinese team have two time requests. The time scheduled for the first, relating to this proposal, will be allocated in blocks of 24 hours and the data will become available in the data archive with an 18 month embargo period.  The second type of time will be scheduled in shorter blocks and the data archived with a 10 year embargo.

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Parkes observations for project PX500 semester 2025OCTS_04

This proposal relates to time purchased by the Chinese Academy of Sciences for Parkes follow-up confirmation and timing of FAST discoveries.  As the observing time has been purchased this proposal (and the related PX501) does not require TAC grading.  The primary reason for submitting a proposal is to ensure an outreach statement and that the proposal is entered into OPAL for the data archive to access. The Chinese team have two time requests. The time scheduled for the first, relating to this proposal, will be allocated in blocks of 24 hours and the data will become available in the data archive with an 18 month embargo period.  The second type of time will be scheduled in shorter blocks and the data archived with a 10 year embargo.

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Mouse Ecology

The data file (Mouse Ecology data.csv) contains data of house mouse (Mus musculus) trapping in both South Australia and NSW from 2019 – 2024 as part of the Grains Research &amp; Development Corporation funded investment CSP1806-015RTX: Understanding mouse biology and ecology in zero- and no-till cropping systems to inform best practise crop protection and mouse management practices. 
All field trials were undertaken with the approval of the CSIRO Wildlife, Large and Laboratory Animal AEC approval number 2019-18.  
The file contains data from various field trials conducted in paddocks with different farm management practices and in association with farmer-led baiting operations. Each record corresponds to an individual capture, where animals are marked with a unique Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tag (MiniHPT10, 10.3 mm × 1.4 mm, &lt;1 g) at first capture. Recorded data includes PIT tag ID, sex, reproductive status, body weight, body length, trap location, and capture class (first capture or recapture). Animals are released at the point of capture. Each row is a unique capture record. 

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Parkes observations for project P602 semester 2008APRS_01

Only two magnetars are known to emit radio pulsations.  This emission
(discovered at Parkes) is transient and has very unusual and variable
properties compared to ordinary pulsars (flat spectrum, changing
pulse profiles and fluxes).  The torque experienced by these stars (as
inferred from their changing period derivative) also varies enormously.
Here we propose to continue studying these remarkable neutron stars.
For XTE J1810-197 we require only monthly observations, mainly to monitor
its flux density and polarimetry (we obtain the required weekly timing
measurements at the GBT).  For 1E 1547.0-5408, which cannot be observed
with northern telescopes, we require weekly timing measurements, and
monthly flux/polarimetry measurements.  As part of this study, we are
also monitoring both pulsars with the Swift X-ray satellite.

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Parkes observations for project P602 semester 2007OCTS_01

We have detected dispersed radio pulsations positionally coincident with
a magnetar candidate.  If they arise from the magnetar, this would be
only the second such instance.  On the other hand, maybe the candidate
is not a magnetar - but the unusual radio pulsations are certainly real.
We therefore wish to get to the bottom of this potentially very exciting
discovery.  The immediate need is to characterize the behavior of the
radio emission, and over a period of approximately one year attempt to
obtain a timing position to compare to the precisely-known position of
the X-ray source.

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Parkes observations for project PX500 semester 2025OCTS_05

This proposal relates to time purchased by the Chinese Academy of Sciences for Parkes follow-up confirmation and timing of FAST discoveries.  As the observing time has been purchased this proposal (and the related PX501) does not require TAC grading.  The primary reason for submitting a proposal is to ensure an outreach statement and that the proposal is entered into OPAL for the data archive to access. The Chinese team have two time requests. The time scheduled for the first, relating to this proposal, will be allocated in blocks of 24 hours and the data will become available in the data archive with an 18 month embargo period.  The second type of time will be scheduled in shorter blocks and the data archived with a 10 year embargo.

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Parkes observations for project P602 semester 2011APRS_01

We propose to continue studying 1E 1547.0-5408, one of the two magnetars 
known to currently emit radio pulsations.  The aim is to develop a more
specific understanding of the dynamical behavior of their magnetospheres
and ultra-strong magnetic fields, which are responsible for X-ray and
gamma-ray outbursts, magnetospheric currents and particle acceleration,
and heating of the neutron star surface.  1E 1547.0-5408, which cannot 
be observed with northern telescopes, has been remarkably active over
the past 2 years: following a large X-ray outburst in October 2008, radio
emission ceased, recommencing sporadically in December.  In January 2009,
a much larger X-ray outburst occurred, and since then there have been huge
variations in its radio flux.  The X-ray flux is gradually decaying,
and meanwhile the torque on the star continues to vary enormously.
At Parkes we request weekly timing to track its rotation and radio flux,
while we monitor its X-ray flux with the Swift satellite.

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Parkes observations for project P602 semester 2010APRS_01

We propose to continue studying the only two magnetars reported to emit
radio pulsations.  The aim is to develop a more specific understanding of
the dynamical behavior of their ultra-strong magnetic fields, which are
responsible for X-ray and gamma-ray outbursts, magnetospheric currents
and particle acceleration, and heating of the neutron star surface.
In the past year, XTE J1810-197 has ceased to emit detectable radio
pulsations, and we request only a small amount of time to monitor it for
possible revival.  1E 1547.0-5408, which cannot be observed with northern
telescopes, has been remarkably active over the past year:
following a large X-ray outburst in October 2008, radio emission ceased,
recommencing sporadically in December.  In January 2009 a much larger X-ray
outburst occurred, and while there has been huge variation in flux,
radio emission now remains mostly detectable.  The X-ray flux is
gradually decaying, and meanwhile the torque on the star continues to
vary enormously.  At Parkes we request weekly timing to reliably track
its rotation, while we monitor its X-ray flux with the Swift satellite,
and also detailed polarimetric observations every two months.

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Parkes observations for project P602 semester 2009APRS_01

Here we propose to continue studying the only two magnetars known to emit
radio pulsations.  The aim is to develop a more specific understanding of
the dynamical behavior of their ultra-strong magnetic fields, which are
responsible for X-ray and gamma-ray outbursts, magnetospheric currents
and particle acceleration, and heating of the neutron star surface.
Most of our time request is for 1E 1547.0-5408, which cannot be observed
with northern telescopes, and has been remarkably active over the past
few months: on October 3, 2008, the pulsar displayed a large X-ray
outburst, accompanied by a very large period glitch; at the same time
radio emission ceased.  The X-ray flux is gradually decaying, and on
December 11 we have redetected radio activity.  Meanwhile, the torque
on the star continues to vary enormously.  At Parkes we will require
nearly weekly timing to reliably track its rotation, while we monitor
its X-ray flux with the Swift satellite.  For both magnetars we also
request bi-monthly polarimetry and flux measurements.

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Australia Telescope Compact Array observations for project C3550 semester 2024APRS

BIGCAT; the Broadband Integrated Gpu Correlator for ATca is a major upgrade that will replace the entire digital backend of CSIRO's ATCA (Australia Telescope Compact Array) and double the available bandwidth from 4 to 8 GHz. This new backend will provide better continuum sensitivity, wider velocity coverage as well as much more flexibility for spectral line setups. This proposal is to commission BIGCAT to ensure that the available observing modes are tested and ready for ATCA users. This includes doing initial observations of BIGCAT verification fields with CABB to provide baseline observing tests that will then be repeated once BIGCAT is installed on the telescope. Commissioning of BIGCAT will be an ongoing process until all observing modes currently offered by CABB are available to the astronomical community.

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Parkes observations for project P602 semester 2008OCTS_01

Here we propose to continue studying the only two magnetars known to emit
radio pulsations.  The aim is to develop a more specific understanding of
the dynamical behavior of their ultra-strong magnetic fields, which are
responsible for X-ray and gamma-ray outbursts, magnetospheric currents
and particle acceleration, and heating of the neutron star surface.
Until now this subject has relied overwhelmingly on X-ray observations.
For these two objects, radio provides an additional window through which
to study the magnetar phenomenon.  The radio emission (discovered at
Parkes) is variable and has properties, different from ordinary pulsars,
that are not yet understood (flat spectrum, changing fluxes and pulse
profiles).  The torque experienced by these two stars varies enormously,
and can only be tracked now in the radio.  Most of our time request is
for 1E 1547.0-5408 which cannot be observed with northern telescopes.
At Parkes we require weekly timing to reliably track its rotation, while
we monitor its X-ray flux with the Swift satellite.  For both magnetars
we also request bi-monthly polarimetry and flux measurements.

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Parkes observations for project P602 semester 2010OCTS_01

We propose to continue studying two of the three magnetars known to emit
radio pulsations.  The aim is to develop a more specific understanding of
the dynamical behavior of their ultra-strong magnetic fields, which are
responsible for X-ray and gamma-ray outbursts, magnetospheric currents
and particle acceleration, and heating of the neutron star surface.
XTE J1810-197 has ceased to emit detectable radio pulsations, and we
request only a small amount of time to monitor it for possible revival.
1E 1547.0-5408, which cannot be observed with northern telescopes, has
been remarkably active over the past 20 months: following a large X-ray
outburst in October 2008, radio emission ceased, recommencing sporadically
in December.  In January 2009, a much larger X-ray outburst occurred,
and since then there have been huge variations in its radio flux.
The X-ray flux is gradually decaying, and meanwhile the torque on the
star, measured through radio timing, continues to vary enormously.
At Parkes we request weekly timing to reliably track its rotation,
while we monitor its X-ray flux with the Swift satellite.

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Parkes observations for project P602 semester 2011OCTS_01

We propose to continue studying 1E 1547.0-5408, one of the two magnetars 
known to currently emit radio pulsations.  The aim is to develop a more
specific understanding of the dynamical behavior of their magnetospheres
and ultra-strong magnetic fields, which are responsible for X-ray and
gamma-ray outbursts, magnetospheric currents and particle acceleration,
and heating of the neutron star surface.  1E 1547.0-5408, which cannot 
be observed with northern telescopes, has been remarkably active over
the past 2.5 years: following a large X-ray outburst in October 2008, radio
emission ceased, recommencing sporadically in December.  In January 2009,
a much larger X-ray outburst occurred, and since then there have been huge
variations in its radio flux.  The X-ray flux is gradually decaying,
and meanwhile the torque on the star continues to vary enormously.
At Parkes we request weekly timing to track its rotation and radio flux,
while we monitor its X-ray flux with the Swift satellite.

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Parkes observations for project PX500 semester 2025OCTS_06

This proposal relates to time purchased by the Chinese Academy of Sciences for Parkes follow-up confirmation and timing of FAST discoveries.  As the observing time has been purchased this proposal (and the related PX501) does not require TAC grading.  The primary reason for submitting a proposal is to ensure an outreach statement and that the proposal is entered into OPAL for the data archive to access. The Chinese team have two time requests. The time scheduled for the first, relating to this proposal, will be allocated in blocks of 24 hours and the data will become available in the data archive with an 18 month embargo period.  The second type of time will be scheduled in shorter blocks and the data archived with a 10 year embargo.

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Parkes observations for project P602 semester 2009OCTS_01

We propose to continue studying the only two magnetars known to emit
radio pulsations.  The aim is to develop a more specific understanding of
the dynamical behavior of their ultra-strong magnetic fields, which are
responsible for X-ray and gamma-ray outbursts, magnetospheric currents
and particle acceleration, and heating of the neutron star surface.
In the past 6 months, XTE J1810-197 has ceased to emit detectable radio
pulsations, and we request only a small amount of time to monitor it for
possible revival.  1E 1547.0-5408, which cannot be observed with northern
telescopes, has been remarkably active over the past several months:
following a large X-ray outburst in October, radio emission ceased,
recommencing sporadically in December.  In January a much larger X-ray
outburst occurred, and while there has been huge variation in flux,
radio emission now remains mostly detectable.  The X-ray flux is
gradually decaying, and meanwhile the torque on the star continues to
vary enormously.  At Parkes we request weekly timing to reliably track
its rotation, while we monitor its X-ray flux with the Swift satellite.

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Parkes observations for project PX500 semester 2025OCTS_07

This proposal relates to time purchased by the Chinese Academy of Sciences for Parkes follow-up confirmation and timing of FAST discoveries.  As the observing time has been purchased this proposal (and the related PX501) does not require TAC grading.  The primary reason for submitting a proposal is to ensure an outreach statement and that the proposal is entered into OPAL for the data archive to access. The Chinese team have two time requests. The time scheduled for the first, relating to this proposal, will be allocated in blocks of 24 hours and the data will become available in the data archive with an 18 month embargo period.  The second type of time will be scheduled in shorter blocks and the data archived with a 10 year embargo.

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Parkes observations for project PX500 semester 2025OCTS_08

This proposal relates to time purchased by the Chinese Academy of Sciences for Parkes follow-up confirmation and timing of FAST discoveries.  As the observing time has been purchased this proposal (and the related PX501) does not require TAC grading.  The primary reason for submitting a proposal is to ensure an outreach statement and that the proposal is entered into OPAL for the data archive to access. The Chinese team have two time requests. The time scheduled for the first, relating to this proposal, will be allocated in blocks of 24 hours and the data will become available in the data archive with an 18 month embargo period.  The second type of time will be scheduled in shorter blocks and the data archived with a 10 year embargo.

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Bushfire fuel classification fuel types map release 1.0

This map describes Australian fuel type classes and their estimated extents using the Bushfire Fuel Classification (BFC) framework of Hollis et al. (2015) and Cruz et al. (2018). The BFC is a hierarchical, structure-based classification system for fuel complexes, enabling distinct fuel extents and characterisations to be mapped directly onto fire behaviour models. The map has been generated using nationally consistent, open-source datasets, predominantly derived from remotely sensed data, to quantitatively characterise vegetation life forms, height and foliage cover. The automated production of this map allows for rapid versioning as data inputs are enhanced. This version of the BFC fuel types map integrates multiple spatial and temporal resolution datasets, ranging from 10 to 500 metres. For a detailed methodology, refer to Joshi et al. (2025).

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Parkes observations for project P960 semester 2025OCTS_07

We aim to carry out receiver pointing and characterisation tests of Parkes receivers. Typically, these tests are carried out after the receiver package is installed, but time does not always allow for proper characterisation. Receivers for consideration include UWL, MARS and 13MM packages. In addition to cross-referencing C007 for flux calibration via pointing, we aim to conduct gain-elevation and system temperature experiments using the Moon, to ensure users of the Parkes Observatory have the most accurate information available for calibration purposes.

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Parkes observations for project PX600 semester 2020APRS_140

The Galactic Center (GC) is a key target for the radio component of Breakthrough Listen (BL) program. Offering the largest amount of stars in any given direction in the sky, the GC is widely cited as a location believed to harbour advanced civilizations, and it is also the most energetic region in the Milky Way. We aim to conduct BL-GC Survey with Parkes radio telescope for around 350 hours. We will cover the frequency range from 700 MHz to 4 GHz, utilizing the newly installed ultra-wideband receiver. Our team has already leveraged both standard and bespoke tools to construct a flexible software stack to search data for signals of interest. We will look for signals from extraterrestrial intelligence (ETI) by searching for both simple narrow-band signals and complex modulated signals. Along with that, as an ancillary science, we will also search for accelerated pulsars — likely orbiting a supermassive black hole at the centre of the Milky Way Galaxy. Data products produced during this program will also be publically available to engage larger pulsar community

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Parkes observations for project P595 semester 2025OCTS_12

We propose to continue the PULSE@Parkes project in which high school students from Australia and around the World use the Parkes radio telescope in a remote observing model to observe and analyse pulsar data. The data from some PULSE@Parkes observations are used to support the space missions, other observations supplement the P456 Pulsar Timing Array project and the remainder were chosen in order to make a detailed analysis of pulsar timing irregularities and intermittency.

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Parkes observations for project PX500 semester 2025OCTS_09

This proposal relates to time purchased by the Chinese Academy of Sciences for Parkes follow-up confirmation and timing of FAST discoveries.  As the observing time has been purchased this proposal (and the related PX501) does not require TAC grading.  The primary reason for submitting a proposal is to ensure an outreach statement and that the proposal is entered into OPAL for the data archive to access. The Chinese team have two time requests. The time scheduled for the first, relating to this proposal, will be allocated in blocks of 24 hours and the data will become available in the data archive with an 18 month embargo period.  The second type of time will be scheduled in shorter blocks and the data archived with a 10 year embargo.

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