Project Value

$271,245

DIP Contribution

$150,000

Status

Completed Project

Project Lead

Dr Stephen Warren-Smith, University of South Australia

Collaborating Partners

The University of Adelaide, The University of South Australia, Acacia Systems, Arkwright Technologies

Project Summary

This project aims to develop a hydrophone array for identification of underwater acoustic vibrations, benefiting the Australian Defence Force.

A novel photonics-based technology for underwater maritime threat detection using machine learning and optical fibre sensing.

This proposed technique has the potential to provide real-time information at key strategic locations such as naval bases and cities, or even as a national alert system, due to the long sensing lengths possible with optical fibres without requiring remote electrical power.