CSP - NAUTICS TO AERONAUTICS FORUM AT THE ASIA-PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY (APISAT)
Abstract
Trans-disciplinary research is, essentially, team science. In a trans-disciplinary research endeavour, scientists contribute their unique expertise but work entirely outside their own discipline. They strive to understand the complexities of the whole project, rather than one part of it. Trans-disciplinary research allows investigators to transcend their own disciplines to inform one anotherÕs work, capture complexity, and create new intellectual spaces. In the defence domain, research in aerospace materials is finding applications in Navy and Army equipment, fluid dynamics is applied to submarines, etc. Similar transfers apply to propulsion, electronics, weapon systems and sensors. The purpose of a special forum Nautics to Aeronautics on trans-disciplinary research for Navy and Air Force, is to highlight a number of science and technologies research fields that have application in the aerospace and maritime environments and to be a conduit to Òlearn from each otherÓ. There are many technologies that are common to all sectors of defence and therefore would benefit sharing from research and development outcomes. This is particularly relevant in the case where one sector has taken the lead in one particular research topic and could simply share this with another sector or one sector can provide enabling technologies that another sector needs. The forum is being hosted during the Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology (APISAT), an initiative by the national aerospace societies of China (CSAA), Japan (JSASS), Korea (KSAS) and Australia (RAeS Australian Division). The objective of APISAT is to provide a forum for presentation, exchange, networking and collaboration in aerospace research and development, specifically in our region. APISAT is held annually and the organisation rotates among the member countries. The enhanced participation of graduate and interested students will help to build a solid academic infrastructure for the years to come in the naval/aerospace arena, of enormous importance for our national modern technologies. The exposure of students to leading researchers, by listening to and possibly participating in the discussions among researchers and interaction with their peers from different institutes and countries is an important and crucial element of the education process. Funding can also be used to facilitate the participation of interested individuals belonging to minority groups. Finally, we intend to invite eminent scientists, whose research contributions have made a significant impact in the naval and aerospace disciplines. The financial support received from the funding agencies will be acknowledged in various forms, i.e. in the web page and other publication material, as well as with the occasion of the various ceremonies that will take place during the event.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jun 10, 2016
- Source ID
- N629091612005
Entities
People
- Cees Bil
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- RMIT University
- United States Navy