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Leading edge mine sweeping technology revealed
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- 28 April, 2006
Senator Macdonald recently visited DSTO Sydney where he witnessed a demonstration of the latest in sea mine sweeping technology.
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- Senator Sandy Macdonald testing the strength of the superconducting magnet.
On a recent trip to DSTO Sydney, Senator Sandy Macdonald was shown the latest in mine sweeping technology. The new system is based around high temperature superconducting magnet technology and represents a leap forward in magnetic mine sweeping.
Australia is believed to be the only country in the world currently investigating the application of high temperature superconductors to sea mine warfare.
For more details, view the Media Release.
The Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) is part of Australia's Department of Defence. DSTO's role is to ensure the expert, impartial and innovative application of science and technology to the defence of Australia and its national interests.