Distributed Systems Workshop

Distributed Systems Workshop

BRISBANE: Hilton Hotel, Queensland

This workshop was held in conjunction with the WQRA Members meeting in Brisbane on 28 August 2009.

Distributed (or decentralised) systems are growing in their development, implementation and application across Australia. In particular, they are providing solutions for water supply, reducing potable water demand, with the provision of recycled water from blackwater, greywater and industrial or commercial wastewaters.

This workshop explored issues and concerns that relate to distributed systems, focussing on water quality aspects, particularly those associated with public health issues, that research effort could respond to. One of the intended outcomes of the workshop was to explore areas that could be developed into Research Proposals for consideration by Water Quality Research Australia. WQRA engaged Water Futures to assist with the survey process and workshop facilitation.

A PDF file of the presentations given at the Workshop is available to download here.

Workshop Minutes are available to download here.

Setting the scene of research challenges for distributed systems, following the AGWR Elements  Therese Flapper (Water Futures)

Validation guidelines and challenges Suzie Sarkis (Vic, DHS)

Public utility perspective of concerns Michelle Carsen (SE Water)

Getting them approved and installed - issues Phil Krasnostein (Nubian)

Reviewing research challenges associated with water quality and distributed systems  Therese Flapper (Water Futures)