1 MARITIME DIVISION Dr David Kershaw Chief
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MARITIME DIVISION
Dr David Kershaw
Chief
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Maritime Division
Maritime Platform Sciences
Surface Ship
Platforms Program
Submarine Platform Program
Air and Land
Platform Programs
Undersea Warfare System
Sciences
ASW Program
Littoral Warfare Program
Submarine Warfare Program
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Acoustic Signature Management
Sonar Technology and Systems
Maritime Platform Performance
Undersea Command and Control
Platform Survivability
Non-acoustic Signature Management
Maritime Autonomy
Maritime Division’s 7 S&T Capability areas
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Maritime Division MSTC: Sonar Technology and Systems
Passive Sonar
Active Sonar
Sonar Processing & Performance
Analysis
Universities Sydney University
University of Melbourne
Adelaide University
Flinders University
University of Western Australia
Curtin University (CMST)
Industry & Government Thales Australia
Raytheon Australia
Ultra (UK, CA, AS)
STN-Atlas
L3-Oceania
Boeing & In-Situ Pacific
CSIRO & Bureau Of Meteorology
International TTCP MAR TP-9 (ASW Systems & Technology
Office of Naval Research (ONR) - PA
NUWC/NAVSEA – PA
DRDC- A (Canada)
DTA (NZ)
Successes World-first fiber-laser hydrophone towed array demonstration (DSTO-Thales) BSAPS/PANORAMA hull-mounted sonar processing system • Licensed to Thales Australia • Fitted to RAN FFG class • SEA 1408 (SSTD) candidate SENTINEL/AUSSnet undersea sensor network (DSTO & L3-Oceania) Collins Class Onboard Demonstrator • CCSM Sonar health monitoring • CCSM Custom sonar processing
Aim:
Raise train and sustain a capability in undersea acoustic sensing and analysis that can be applied to assessing and improving current, enhanced and future ADF ASW requirements.
Research Leader
Dr David Liebing
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Maritime Division MSTC: Undersea Command and Control
Combat System Architectures Human Systems &
Information Integration
Industry
Thales
International
TTCP MAR
NUWC (USA)
ONR (USA)
Universities
Australian Maritime College
University of Melbourne
University of Adelaide
Curtin University
University of Western Australia
Successes
Insertion of Australian algorithms
into the MK 48 HWT and the
AN/BYG Combat system
Improved weapon control displays
for Collins Class submarines
Improved signal libraries for RAN
torpedo countermeasures
Aims:
To improve the RAN undersea
warfare effectiveness through
improving the collection, processing
and exploitation of undersea tactical
information by undersea platforms
and systems. Underwater Weapon Systems
Information Load
Threat Signature
DSC
MC
C
Search
Periscope
Attack
Periscope
EW1
EW2
DownEcho
Sndr.
RadarECDIS
Plasma
CONTROL ROOM
Plot Table
GPS
FWDAFT
Rec.
Off.
Sonar1Sonar3Track
MgrTMA1TMA2Weaps Sonar2
Per.
Asst
Nav.Nav
Asst AC
PSC
SCOOW
Helm
Sounder
OperatorUC1
CO
DWEEO
A/Research Leader
Dr David Gamble
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Universities
Sydney University
UNSW
Newcastle University
CUDOS
Industry
THALES
Resonance Technology
Kraken Sonar Systems
Ron Allum Deep Sea Services
International
TTCP MAT & MAR
NATO MCG3
ABCANZ
Underwater Influences, Naval Mine
Sweeping & Jamming
Payload Sensors
Aims: To advance Navy’s capabilities
through the use of modular portable
unmanned systems with a focus on
the littoral operating environment
through the provision of technical
advice and niche system
development.
Successes: Achieving autonomous operation of a
REMUS 100 through on-board decision
making supporting adaptive search,
detection and classification capabilities.
Characterization of the littoral
environment from hyperspectral data
analysis.
The development of naval mine
sweeping and jamming systems.
Maritime Division MSTC: Maritime Autonomy
Unmanned Systems & Autonomy
A/Research Leader
Dr David Battle
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Maritime Division MSTC: Acoustic Signature Management
Acoustic Systems
Acoustic Signature Control
Hydroacoustics
Universities
University of New South Wales
Australian Maritime College
Adelaide University
University of Melbourne
UWA
Industry
Frazer Nash
ASC
McKay Rubber
QinetiQ
International
TTCP MAR
MARIN (Holland)
NSWC (USA)
DE&S (UK)
FOI (Sweden)
Successes
Anechoic tiles for Collins class
submarine
Collins class noise reduction
program
FFG 7 rudder noise treatment
Acoustic signature monitoring
system for Collins class
Aims:
To control and manage the
acoustic signature of RAN
platforms providing increased
operational effectiveness and
improved survivability.
Research Leader
Dr Chris Norwood
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Research Facilities
Elastomers Laboratory for the production of prototype coatings
Anechoic measurement facility
AUSRAT signature modelling framework
High performance computing facility
Towing tank and cavitation tunnel
Materials characterisation, modelling and design capability
Mechanical testing
Composite materials fabrication
Diesel engine test facility
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Key Research Areas
Materials for acoustic signature reduction – anechoics, decoupling coatings, vibration isolators
Acoustic signature modelling and measurement
Hydrodynamic modelling
Flow noise and hydroacoustics
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Areas of Potential Partnership Interest
Start small and grow…
Computational fluid dynamics modelling and validation
Vibro-acoustic modelling and measurement capability
Acoustic meta-material design and production
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Maritime Division MSTC: Maritime Platform Performance
Naval Architecture and Platform
System Analysis
Power and Energy Systems BATTERIES
LOADING
CHARGING
USER INTERFACE
Propulsion Motor
Pmech
w
Pdraw
DATA
DC Motor
Jeumont dual armature
Rated : 5250 kW
Propulsion Load
v
Pmech
w
DATA
Maritime submerged
Displ : 3300 tonnes
Direct drive
Prime Mover
Pmech_rqst
Fuel
Fuel_rqst
Pmech
DATA
Diesel Engine
Hedamora
Rated : 1475 kW
Logged DATA
Battery
Converter
PropMotor
PropLoad
HotelLoad
Charger
Generator
PrimeMover
FuelTank
AIPSrc
Hotel Load
Pcons
Pdraw
DATA
[DATA2][DATA1]
[DATA0]
[instr2]
[instr1]
[instr0]
[rqst0]
[rqst3]
[DATA9]
[instr3]
[DATA8]
[rqst4]
[DATA7][DATA6][DATA5][DATA4]
[DATA3]
[rqst2]
[rqst1]
Generator
Pelec_rqst
Pmech
Pmech_rqst
Pelec
DATA
DC Brushless Generator
Jeumont AHN 90 BR4
Rated : 1400 kW
Fuel Tank
Fuel_rqst
Fuel
DATA
[DATA2]
[DATA1]
[DATA0]
[instr2]
[instr1]
[instr0]
[rqst0] [rqst3]
[DATA9]
[instr3]
[DATA8]
[DATA7]
[DATA6]
[DATA5]
[DATA4]
[rqst4]
[DATA3]
[rqst2]
[rqst1]
Converter
Pmotor
Pdraw
DATA
2 level PWM
COLLINS field chopper
Rated : 8000 kW
Charger
Pbatt_rqst
Pgen
Pgen_rqst
Pbatt
DATA
N/A
Rated : 6000 kW
Battery
AIP Charge Request (kW )
PM Charge Request (kW)
AIP Charge Input (kW)
PM Charge Input (kW)
Hotel Load Draw (kW)
Converter Power Draw (kW )
AIP Charge Request
Prime Mover Charge Request
DATA
Basic mission profile
Speed
HotelLoad
AIPCharge
GenCharge
AIP Source
Pbatt_rqst
Pbatt
DATA
Thermoelectric
ThermoMAX
Max : 70 kW
10-6
10-4
10-2
100
10-4
10-3
10-2
10-1
100
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Integral Gain I
Pro
port
ional G
ain
P
Phase Margin (degrees)
INSUFFICIENTGAIN REGION
UNSTABLE REGION
STABLE REGION
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
-100 -80 -60 -40 -20 0 20 400
20
40
60
80
100
DBTT under explosive loading
(Actual)
Fra
ctu
re A
pp
eara
nce [
% F
ibro
sit
y]
(eq
uiv
ale
nt
to a
bso
rbed
fra
ctu
re e
nerg
y)
D 36: ANZAC Hull Steel
Explosion Bulge
Test (Predicted)
Dynamic Tear Data
(Actual)
Charpy Impact
Data (Actual)
Comparison between Charpy, Dynamic Tear
and Explosion Bulge Test Data for D 36
Energy absorbed
in
fracture
(toughness)
Temperature [°C]
Materials Performance &
Structural Integrity
Universities
Australian Maritime College
University of Melbourne
University of Wollongong
DMTC
Industry
Defence Maritime Services
Qinetiq / GRC
Bluescope Steel
ASC
International
TTCP MAT & MAR
MARIN (Holland)
ABCANZ
Successes
HMAS Choules transformer
investigation and analysis.
Selection of D Grade Steel for AWD
Improved structural reliability for the
Armidale class Patrol Boats
Aims:
To ensure the RAN have
platforms that are safe, efficient
and sustainable for their desired
operational envelope
Research Leader
Dr Stuart Cannon
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Research Facilities
HMAS Cerberus
HMAS Stirling Fishermans Bend
Queensland University of Technology
University of Melbourne
Port Wakefield University of
Tasmania/AMC
University of Wollongong
HMAS Maryborough
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Research Areas – Power & Energy Systems
Naval battery energy storage systems
Reliability and performance of naval diesel engines
Naval energy usage optimisation
Naval P&E system modelling and advanced land based testing technologies
C02 air purification technology
Advanced naval electric machine technologies
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100% Liquid
Mushy Zone
(Liquid and Solid)
100% Solid
So
lid
ific
ati
on
Dir
ec
tio
n
Computer simulated image of dendritic growth during
solidification [5]
Liquid
Solid
Research Areas – Materials Performance and Structural Integrity
Material design, evaluation and selection for surface and undersea maritime platforms
Fatigue, corrosion-fatigue and stress-corrosion cracking for submarine pressure hull integrity
Computation modelling and physical simulations of welding processes and welded structures
Validated assessment tools and guidelines for through-life evaluation of submarine structures
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Research Areas – Naval Architecture and Platform Systems Analysis
Seaway / Slamming loads – prediction capability and full scale trials
Integrated Platform Systems Analysis – mission modelling
Life of Type Assessment – Ultimate and Residual Strength
Naval Platform Concept and Requirements Exploration
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Potential Engagement
Maritime Division Maritime Platform Performance
Potential new hull materials
Materials fabrication
technologies
Structural analysis methodologies
Naval platforms Energy
Recovery Systems
Life of type prediction and
Assessment methodologies
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Maritime Division MSTC: Platform Survivability
Dynamic Military Loads
Susceptibility and Signature Threat
Analysis
Vulnerability, Damage Control and
Recoverability
Universities
Australian Maritime College
Victoria University
RMIT University
University of Greenwich
Industry
Widelinger UK
ASC
L3
QinetiQ
International
TTCP MAR and Weapons
NSWC (USA)
Dstl (UK)
ONR (USA)
DRDC (Canada
Successes
Collins class hull valve
Collins class shock trial
MHC shock testing
Warramunga crew fatigue study
AWD fire modelling and fire
protection
JASSM vulnerability modelling
and missile damage prediction
Aims:
To ensure the operational
survivability and capability of
RAN platforms.
A/Research Leader
Mr David Cox
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Susceptibility & Signature Threat Analysis (SSTA) informs platform signature reduction and management requirements and operating tactics to reduce the likelihood of being detected and engaged by threat sensors, platforms, and weapons.
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Dynamic Military Loads (DML) determines the immediate structural, equipment and systems damage from weapon attack that enables a higher level of confidence in the survivability of a platform.
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Vulnerability, Damage Control and Recoverability (VDC&R) undertakes analysis of damage consequences and optimisation of recoverability processes to enhance the safety and survivability of personnel and platform.
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Potential Engagement
Maritime Division Platform Survivability
Equipment and systems
response to rapid loadings
Material behavior
to rapid loadings
Sensor
technologies
Computational
Modelling and
simulation tools
Human response
Mechanical
shock testing
Structural response
to rapid loadings
Platform survivability
assessment
Shock attenuation
systems
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Maritime Division MSTC: Non-Acoustic Signature Management
Universities
University of Adelaide
Swinburne University
University of Melbourne
DMTC
Industry
Mackay Consolidated
PPG, Akzo Nobel
ASC
BAE
International
TTCP MAT & MAR
NATO SET
ABCANZ
Successes:
Radar absorbing materials for Collins
class submarines and surface ships
RF interference shield for Anzac class
New generation foul release coatings
on ACPBs with quantified fuel savings
Haze Grey colour for RAN ships
Aims:
To ensure the RAN have
platforms that have improved
operational performance and
increased survivability as well as
reduced cost of ownership.
Electromagnetic Signature Control
Specialised Coatings
Corrosion Science
Environmental Signatures
Research Leader
Mr Leo de Yong
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Research Facilities
HMAS Cerberus
Fishermans Bend
Innisfail
RMIT University
HMAS Maryborough
University of Tasmania
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Research Areas – Electromagnetic Signature Control
Design and manufacture of Radar Absorbing Material, with installation to RAN ships and submarines
Infrared signature modelling and control; thermal analysis for validation; screens; coatings
Visible signature measurement and prediction; synthetic imagery; emphasis on Army and Navy
Periscope wake signature modelling; suppression technologies; multiple mast states
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Research Areas – Specialised Coatings Technology
Pretreatments, primers, top coats, paint removers
Evaluation of conventional coatings for Navy, Air and Land platforms; higher performance; durability; health and safety requirements; flexibility; colour stability
Non-conventional coatings for signature management: ultra violet; visible; near infrared; thermal infrared; and radar
Formulation, performance measurement; durability
Exposure test facilities for Defence materiel
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Research Areas – Environmental Signature Control
Environmental signatures: underwater thermal; chemical; bioluminescence
Underwater coatings test and performance; biofouling control technologies; ship hulls; niche areas and piping systems; fuel efficiency; bio inspired surfaces
Pollution control and marine biosecurity; international regulations
Tropical environment materials performance
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Research Areas – Corrosion Science
Corrosion protection: paints; pre-treatments – non chromate systems; location; cleaning; storage
Corrosion prediction/modelling and sensor development; health monitoring
Corrosion repair methods: cold spray technology
Alloy corrosion susceptibility: AUS environment
Corrosion related underwater electromagnetic signatures
Alloy
Topcoat Primer
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Potential Engagement
Maritime Division Non Acoustic Signature
Management
Next generation materials
for signature reduction
Advanced coatings
Chromate-free
primers
Treatments to
reduce/prevent
microbiologically
influenced corrosion
Sensor technologies
for corrosion prediction Thermo-conductive
pigments
Development of PiSTOL
Database
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Questions?