What is a Sonar Pulse and How Can it Injure Humans Under Water?
Last month, the Australian government revealed that its navy divers had sustained “minor injuries”, likely due to sonar pulses from a Chinese navy vessel.The divers had been clearing fishing nets from the propellers of HMAS Toowoomba while in international waters off the coast of Japan. According to a statement from deputy prime minister Richard Marles, despite HMAS Toowoomba communicating with internationally recognized signals, the Chinese vessel approached the Australian ship and turned on its sonar, forcing the Australian divers to exit the water.The incident prompted a response from
XLUUV: If You Build It, They Will Buy
In August, 2021, after years of delays, cost overruns, and rising tensions, the Australian government canceled a A$90 billion order with France’s Naval Group for 12 conventionally powered submarines intended to replace the Royal Australian Navy (RAN)’s aging fleet of six Collins-class attack subs. Overnight, the future of the RAN’s undersea warfare capability was cast into uncertainty. The very next month, however, the United States and the United Kingdom announced a plan to help Australia fill the void, offering to assist in the design, development, and construction of a new fleet
4500 Years Old & 180km: World's Largest Known Plant Discovered in Shark Bay
Bay to understand how this plant survives and thrives under such variable conditions.The research was made possible through a collaboration between UWA, Flinders University and Kings Park Science (Western Australia Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions). It was funded by the Australian Government’s National Environmental Science Program Marine Biodiversity Hub and the Australian Research Council.The Shark Bay seagrass Posidonia australis. Photoghraph by Rachel Austin, UW
Falcon Serves as Platform for Blueprint Lab Manipulator Tests
. “Fitted with our Bravo manipulators and the Falcon Integration Kit, operators will have access to a new capability for use in visual and NDT inspection, construction and recovery operations, and other complex tasks,” he adds.Blueprint Lab is supported in their development work by the Australian Government.Image courtesy Saab Seaeye/Blueprint La
Clark Named Chair of the Australian Antarctic Science Council
which will help address some of the biggest issues facing the planet,” he said. “The science Australia is leading in Antarctica is extraordinary, from krill to the search for a Million Year Ice Core, the Australian Antarctic Program is at the cutting edge. The work of implementing the Australian Government’s response to the Australian Antarctic Science Program Review is proceeding, but there is a lot more to do. I look forward to working with the Council and it’s a privilege indeed to be invited to join and lead such a notable group.”The Council comprises eminent scientists
Fugro's New USV to Chart Waters Off South Australia
Fugro will use its new uncrewed surface vessel (USV) to chart the waters of South Australia’s Gulf St Vincent and Investigator Strait as part of the Australian Government’s HydroScheme Industry Partnership Program (HIPP).The Dutch-based offshore survey services company will carry out the 998 km2 survey will be conducted on behalf of the Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO), which will use the data to update nautical charts for safer navigation. Data will also be shared with scientific agencies, including Geoscience Australia and the national AusSeabed community.This area within
Austrlia DST Chooses Sonardyne's BlueComm
levels of ambient light, and installation on underwater vehicles equipped with powerful lighting.For DST, the objective of the acquisition is to understand the operational implications of optical data transmission and its dependence on water clarity, geometry and ambient illumination.DST is the Australian government's lead agency responsible for applying science and technology to safeguard Australia and its national interests, delivering expert, impartial advice and innovative solutions for defense and national security.It has been instrumental in driving the adoption of unmanned/uninhabited systems
Sea Trials for Australia's New Icebreaker Delayed Due to COVID-19
Knud E Hansen, was built to replace the retired Aurora Australis, offering scientists extended access to the Southern Ocean and Antarctica.RSV Nuyina was slated to make its first voyage to Antarctica for the 2020-2021 summer season, operated by Serco Defence under the direction of the AAD for the Australian Government, but its delayed arrival means an alternative ship will be used next summer season.Last month the AAD reached a deal with Dutch company Maritime Construction Services to use the ice-class multipurpose vessel Everest from December 2020 until March 2021.Scaling backElsewhere, the coronavirus
Dunstall Named JFD Australia Chairman
years in senior positions in the Department of Defense, including being responsible for the part of the Defense organization that acquires and sustains materiel capability for the Australian Defense Force.“For the past decade, JFD Australia has been a key strategic capability partner to the Australian Government and it continues to deliver world-class defense systems, including a hyperbaric equipment suite and transfer-under-pressure chamber, which, earlier this year gave the RAN, for the first time, the ability to rescue and treat the entire crew of an Australian submarine (up to 88 crew members)
February 2024
