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Development of Photon Doppler Velocimeter for Explosives Research

This report describes the development of a Photon Doppler Velocimeter (PDV) and an application of it to the measurement of the velocity of steel shocked by detonating a PE4 explosive charge.

Review of Literature on Probability of Detection for Magnetic Particle Nondestructive Testing

A critical review of the available literature concerning the minimum reliably detectable defect size aNDI for magnetic particle testing (MPT) in aerospace applications is presented.

Hawk Lead-in Fighter fatigue testing

DST Group is undertaking fatigue tests to establish the endurance limits of the Hawk Mk 127 Lead-In Fighter.

New system has a grip on improvised explosives

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A picture of the haptically enabled arm developed by Deakin University.
The haptically enabled arm developed by Deakin University.
A prototype bomb disposal system could become a vital capability to protect Australian troops during operations.

Engine health monitoring for the Joint Strike Fighter

Vibration-based prognostics and health monitoring (VPHM) technologies enable early identification and isolation of faults in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF).

DSTO demonstrates vision technology for defence vehicles

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The vision technology system on a defence land vehicle.
Desert Owl on display at the Puckapunyal Army training facility.
Technology has been developed to enhance awareness of targets and threats to ground vehicles.

David Warren

Dr David Warren AO, BSc (Sydney), PhD (London), DIC, DipEd (Melbourne), FAIE, inventor of the black box flight recorder.

Collins Class Replacement Technologies

Defence scientists played a highly significant role in the ‘get well’ and ‘fast track’ programs for the Collins Class submarines during the construction phase from 1993 to 2003 and continue to support the vessels throughout their service lives.

Composite bonded repair technology

DSTG leads the world in the use of adhesively bonded fibre composites to repair aircraft structures and arrest stress corrosion cracking.

Aircraft fatigue

Since the 1940s, Australia’s defence scientists have established an enviable reputation as world leaders in fatigue-testing work on defence platforms.

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