Vibration-based prognostics and health monitoring (VPHM) technologies enable early identification and isolation of faults in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF).
Our research activities
Through our research activities, we produce ground-breaking and innovative science that supports Australia's defence and national security capabilities..
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Explore our research projects
Human science
DST Group and CSIRO have conducted trials of a food processing technique known as high pressure processing (HPP).
Human science
DST Group was asked to conduct research on the body armour systems worn by frontline personnel to establish whether these were being used and worn the best way.
CBRN
Hazard Management encompasses the areas of detection and remediation of chemical contamination.
CBRN
DST Group conducts a multi-disciplinary research program to establish ways of countering the malicious use of biological and chemical agents against Defence and civilian personnel.
Electronic warfare
Australian Defence Force (ADF) helicopters in the Middle East often come under ground fire from small arms.
Electronic warfare
DST Group is investigating electronic technologies, system designs and data processing techniques for locating enemy radar and communications emitters with networks of electromagnetic emission sensors.
Air, land and sea vehicles
We're working with our university and international partners to reduce the acoustic signatures of Australia’s submarines.
Human science
DST Group has made significant advances in the preparation of super water repellent materials.
Human science
DST Group is developing performance standards that help assess an individual's ability to perform given roles.