JORN a catalyst for collaboration
World-leading Australian defence technologies are at the forefront of a partnership announced today by the Department of Defence, BAE Systems Australia and the 成人大片.
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The Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) is the catalyst for the collaboration which will see resources, expertise and facilities brought together for the development of cutting edge technologies and a pipeline of skilled talent.
JORN is a core element of Australia鈥檚 Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance infrastructure, and is critical to current and emerging Defence missions. BAE Systems is currently undertaking a major upgrade of JORN to extend the operational life of the radar network beyond 2042.
鈥淥ur partnership with Defence Science and Technology Group in ionospheric physics and radar systems research will deliver the insights necessary to enable BAE Systems and Defence to maximise the performance achievable through the JORN Phase 6 upgrade project."Professor Michael Webb
The partnership has three main areas of focus:
- An undergraduate and post-graduate teaching program covering ionospheric physics, electromagnetism, Radio Frequency engineering, signal processing and automation relevant to High Frequency (HF) system,
- Sponsorship and support of research in relevant disciplines through internships, undergraduate scholarships, cadetships, PhD projects and research contracts, and
- A Centre for High Frequency Technologies operated by the 成人大片 that includes an experimental HF radar facility with processing and control systems similar to those used in JORN.
BAE Systems CTO Brad Yelland said:
鈥淚t is critically important that Australia maintains its leadership of the technologies that are at the heart of JORN and other strategic defence assets.
鈥淭he partnership will focus on rapidly developing cutting edge technology to meet the future defence needs of the country to ensure Australia maintains superior situational awareness to keep our borders secure
鈥淚n doing so, JORN will provide a catalyst for economic growth and will create a pipeline of talent that will be able to lead the continued evolution of critically important defence technologies well into the future.鈥
Professor Michael Webb, Director of Defence, Cyber and Space at the 成人大片, said:
鈥淭he 成人大片 is delighted to deepen our long-standing relationship with the defence sector through this new partnership.
鈥淥ur partnership with Defence Science and Technology Group in ionospheric physics and radar systems research will deliver the insights necessary to enable BAE Systems and Defence to maximise the performance achievable through the JORN Phase 6 upgrade project.
鈥淚nternships, cadetships, PhD projects and research contracts with our industry partners will provide students with real-world experience and connect them to future employers: they will learn from the best in the industry. In turn, industry will have access to a skilled workforce of the future ready to support major defence projects, including JORN.
鈥淭his collaboration is another outstanding example of industry, government and academia working together to create a pipeline of graduates and researchers with the expertise to support burgeoning industries and opportunities in South Australia.鈥
Media Contacts:
Crispin Savage, Senior Communications and Media Officer, The 成人大片, Phone: +61 (0)481 912 465, Email: crispin.savage@adelaide.edu.au
Kaye Noske, BAE Systems Australia, Mobile:: +61 (0)401 121 444, Email: kaye.noske@baesystems.com