Ā鶹ֱ²„ and Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company will work together to evaluate and potentially extend the Desert Fireball Networkās meteorite tracking capability.
Ā鶹ֱ²„ Professor of Planetary Science and Director of the DFN, Phil Bland said the proposed technology upgrade could allow researchers to potentially further develop Australiaās niche capabilities.
āThis research project will evaluate the existing network, potentially adapt or modify the sensors and software that we use on the existing Desert Fireball Network to extend the current Networkās capabilities, and hopefully, deliver new capabilities,ā Professor Bland said.
Curtinās Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Development Professor Chris Moran explained the partnership with Lockheed Martin was an example of Curtinās Universityās commitment to working with the corporate sector to further enhance capabilities for research.
āCurtin has a strong history of industry engaged research and the natural progression of this engagement, especially within the planetary science domain, is into the space industry sector,ā Professor Moran said.
Speaking in Adelaide at the 68th International Astronautical Congress, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company Managing Director Rod Drury welcomed the new partnership with Ā鶹ֱ²„.
āThis agreement with Curtin demonstrates Lockheed Martinās ongoing commitment to partnering with Australian researchers and industry to develop advanced technologies for the space domain,ā Mr Drury said.
āThe work done by Professor Phil Bland and the Curtin team on the Desert Fireball Network is proven and has established a technology foundation that we believe could be utilised to deliver other applications and underpin the delivery of new capabilities.ā
