As a training and research facility for senior undergraduate, graduate students, and researchers, the REDI lab is equipped with state-of-art computing and server capability, as well as software for life cycle assessment, GIS, spatial analysis, and image processing, including:
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ESRI ArcGIS (ArcInfo)
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PCI Geomatica
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MatLab
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SimaPro
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Stella
In addition, the laboratory has developed several unique logistical packages including AROMA and Syncholar, which may be used by team members to address specific case studies.
![A research poster developed by Mark Ouseley and Dr. Warren Mabee entitled "Urban Waste-to-Energy Potential in Ottawa and Kingston,Ontario"](/geographyandplanning/redi/sites/rediwww/files/styles/image_gallery_thumbnail/public/2021-05/2x2020%20VOBE%20Poster%20%5BAutosaved%5D.jpg?h=94b28deb&itok=UwedvIcx)
![An output from STELLA software depicting the flows of waste and costs associated with solid waste management in an Ontario community](/geographyandplanning/redi/sites/rediwww/files/styles/image_gallery_thumbnail/public/2021-05/Solid%20Waste%20Management%20System%20Plan%20model%20developed%20by%20Carolyn%20DeLoyde%20using%20STELLA%2C%202016%2C%20Kingston%2C%20Ontario.jpg?h=bde28bee&itok=busAyUkN)
![The results of a joint workshop held by Queen’s University and Natural Resources Canada on 23 August 2017](/geographyandplanning/redi/sites/rediwww/files/styles/image_gallery_thumbnail/public/2021-05/Energy%20poster%20developed%20in%20the%20REDI%20lab%202018%2C%20Kingston%2C%20Ontario_0.jpg?h=bde28bee&itok=hDkjfkqp)
![his slide details three potential pathways for biomass conversion, including thermochemical technologies (heat), mechanical technologies, and biochemical technologies](/geographyandplanning/redi/sites/rediwww/files/styles/image_gallery_thumbnail/public/2021-05/Image%20produced%20in%20the%20REDI%20lab%202018%2C%20Kingston%2C%20Ontario.jpg?h=bde28bee&itok=ojLJ1HMc)
![Student using a rain gauge to assess the Natural Heritage System in Halton Region, 2009](/geographyandplanning/redi/sites/rediwww/files/styles/image_gallery_thumbnail/public/2021-05/Student%20using%20a%20rain%20gauge%20to%20assess%20the%20Natural%20Heritage%20System%20in%20Halton%20Region%2C%202009.jpg?h=bde28bee&itok=D3IubXdW)
![This slide shows the cover page of a research paper developed by Dr. Warren Mabee and student Sinead Earley entitled 'The Impact of Bioenergy and Biofuels Policies on Employment in Canada'.](/geographyandplanning/redi/sites/rediwww/files/styles/image_gallery_thumbnail/public/2021-05/Research%20paper%20produced%20in%20the%20REDI%20lab%202011%2C%20Kingston%20Ontario.jpg?h=bde28bee&itok=2DklW3aX)