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Retrogression and re-ageing for corrosion mitigation

The repair of corrosion damage greatly prolongs aircraft maintenance, which costs money and reduces aircraft availability.

Passive infrared suppression systems for ADF aircraft

DST Group and GKN Aerospace Engineering Services Pty Ltd (GKNAES) has completed the detailed design for manufacture of an infra-red suppression system (IRSS) for the Australian Regular Army CH-47D.

ASC: strategic alliance

DST Group and ASC have a strategic research and development alliance in the area of Collins Class submarine-related technologies.

Agreement cements DSTO and Saab Systems alliance

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Collaboration on maritime combat systems is the focus of a new strategic alliance between DSTO and Saab Systems.

SAAB Australia: strategic alliance

DST Group and SAAB Australia have a strategic alliance focused on conducting world leading collaborative research in maritime combat systems.

In-water Treatment of Biofouling in Internal Systems: Field Validation of Quaternary Ammonium Compound (QAC) Chemical Treatment Protocols

Mussel growth in the internal sea water systems of Navy vessels can result in significant performance issues and biosecurity concerns for affected vessels. The study examined the effectiveness of two commercially available QAC disinfectants formulations,

Vehicle armour research wins DSTO Eureka Prize

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The DMTC Armour Applications Program team, winners of the 2013 DSTO Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in Safeguarding Australia. Photo by Daniel O'Doherty, courtesy of Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
The DMTC Armour Applications Program team, winners of the 2013 DSTO Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in Safeguarding Australia. Photo by Daniel O'Doherty, courtesy of Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
A team of vehicle armour scientists have been awarded the 2013 DSTO Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in Safeguarding Australia.

Guide on the Effective Block Approach for the Fatigue Life Assessment of Metallic Structures

DSTO has significant full-scale, component and coupon test facilities that it uses to assess RAAF airframes. The efficient and accurate modelling of crack growth is a necessary capability for translating the test outputs into relevant life results for structural integrity management purposes. Effective Block Approach, or EBA, a characteristic block type modelling approach may offer an alternate path for conducting life assessments. This is anticipated to be particularly useful for full-scale test interpretation where the applied loading usually consists of repeating spectrum blocks.

Dave Warren

It was Dave Warren’s interest in the possibility of personally recording music that led to the invention of the world’s first flight recorder or ‘black box’.

Phase I Experimental Testing of a Generic Submarine Model in the DSTO Low Speed Wind Tunnel

This report outlines experimental testing of a generic submarine model in its low speed wind tunnel, aimed at gathering steady-state aerodynamic force and moment data, and to investigate the flow-field characteristics on and around the bare-hull.

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