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Australian scientists have developed a prototype remote-controlled robotic vehicle to detect radiation.
The concept vehicle, known as RASP, for Remote Advanced Sensor Platform, was developed jointly by the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) and the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO).
It’s small and light and can be operated from distances of up to 350 metres with full control of the robot.
“It could be deployed in almost any area or location, from aircraft to cargo containers,” said Mr Warren Snowdon, Minister for Defence Science and Personnel.
“For the first time, we will also be able to provide our national security agencies with the ability to remotely identify the nature of the radioactive sources.
“Emergency officers who detect the presence of radiation with their handheld instruments would be able to send in RASP and quickly discover if it has a half-life of several days or fifty thousand years.”
Mid-year scenario trials will be taken at ANSTO. The scenarios will closely emulate a real event involving radioactive material.
Source: DSTO
"Warren Snowdon MP, Minister for Defence Science ... announced the establishment of an $82 million Defence Materials Technology Centre - to drive innovation in Defence technology."
"The Centre will deliver improved armour protection for military personnel carriers - vital for the protection of Australian troops deployed around the world - and new high-tech materials for use in major Defence acquisitions such as the Joint Strike Fighter," Mr Snowdon said.
"The Centre will primarily be located in Victoria and will receive Australian Government funding of $30 million and a further $52 million from the collaborative partners. These partners include major companies such as BAE Systems Australia, GKN Aerospace, BlueScope Steel, Surface Technology Coatings, Thales Australia and the Cooperative Research Centre for Advanced Composite Structures."
