The mechanical integrity of the propellant bed is a key factor in safe and consistent gun performance. A low strain-rate bed compression test was developed, primarily for use at low temperatures and, in conjunction with the time-temperature superposition principle, to simulate the high strain rates that exist in the gun chamber during ignition.

Recently, a novel tilted-wire' scatterer model has been developed that can provide an accurate and sparse representation of radar returns from such objects. Following a literature review on compressed sensing algorithms, covering both greedy and lp minimisation methods (0 < p ≤ 1), the report focuses on a comparative study of various greedy pursuit algorithms, using both simulated and real radar data, with a particular emphasis on the use of the tilted-wire scatterer model.

A comparative study of the two methods was carried out to ascertain whether the xCELLigence real-time cell analysis (RTCA) platform could be used to deliver a more objective and robust measure of TCID50.

An investigation into the use of the Instron ElectroPuls E3000 for the purpose of fatigue crack growth rate testing of structural materials was conducted.

Australia's requirement for submarines provides a high level summary of the considerations and reasons behind the decision about the replacement of the Collins Class.

The DSTO Annual Review 2014-15 showcases select examples of science and technology delivering capability outcomes for Defence and national security.

As part of the First Principles Review implementation, DST Group commissioned ACIL Allen Consulting to undertake an independent study of the economic value of the Science and Technology Program since 2003.

This study considered the implications of adopting Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) within the military Land domain.

This report compares the decision ladder template and the recognition-primed decision model in terms of five main factors.