Chapter 13
I Colonial Origins
II First World War
III Between The World Wars
IV The Second World War
V Post-second World War
VI After The Joint Project
VII Science And Decisions At The Top
VIII Armed Services Technology
IX New Tasks And Projects
i Mulloka
ii Winnin
iii Lads
iv Jindalee
v Barra and Kariwarra
X Transfer Of Research And Development
XI Acknowledgement
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Lads
A laser airborne depth sounder (LADS) was developed for hydrographic studies of shallow waters. This is of particular relevance to Australia because of its great coast-line and limited hydrographic facilities. Detailed hydrographic measurements in harbours and in the coastal region, particularly the Great Barrier Reef and associated northern waters, were unlikely to have been mapped in any reasonable time by conventional means. Carried in aircraft flying at moderate speeds, and measuring water depth with great accuracy LADS is likely to make a considerable contribution to conventional methods. They will, however, continue to be needed for deeper waters. In 1980, responsibility for development was passed to Thorn-EMI.
Organisations in Australian Science at Work - Thorn-E.M.I
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