In October the AAD workboat was launched on Storm Bay to support the deployment of CSIRO’s Slocum G3 Glider. This joint operation was primarily designed to perform essential tests on the glider prior to a forthcoming CSIRO mission on the south coat of Tasmania. However, the day also provided AAD staff from technical and scientific […]

Nine students are making their mark in Antarctic research through the Centre for Antarctic and Southern Ocean Technology (CAST) Undergraduate Engagement Program. Halfway through the year, these students are broadening their knowledge and making real contributions to scientific discovery.  From ocean mapping to engineering, their projects cover diverse disciplines, providing valuable insights into the future

The CAST Conference was held on 28 August 2024 at the University of Tasmania’s Centre for the Arts, Hobart. Conference highlights:  Nuyina tours – Australia’s Antarctic icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, is the main lifeline to Australia’s Antarctic and sub-Antarctic research stations and a key platform of our Antarctic and Southern Ocean scientific research. Conference attendees had

Date: Wednesday 28 August 2024 Location: UTAS Centre for the Arts, Hunter Street, Hobart Time: 9am – 5pm   Join the Centre for Antarctic and Southern Ocean Technology (CAST) for a one-day conference focused on Antarctic and Southern Ocean (A&SO) technologies. This event will bring together the Tasmanian A&SO community to tackle key challenges and explore new opportunities

One of the most ingenious additions to the RSV Nuyina’s scientific capability is a sampling space known as the ‘wet well’.  This unique watertight space, below the waterline of the ship, is connected to the ocean by large inlets in the hull. Water can also be piped from the moon pool and trawl deck.  Seawater

Nine leading STEM students have begun a year of exceptional research and collaboration as part of their Centre for Antarctic and Southern Ocean Technology (CAST) Undergraduate Engagement Program.    The studentship program, a joint initiative between the University of Tasmania and CSIRO’s Engineering and Technology Program, was developed to nurture the next generation of STEM leaders.  

In a world first, two unique aquariums for Antarctic krill are being deployed on Australia’s new icebreaker, RSV Nuyina.  An Australian Antarctic Division team designed the aquaria, and mechanical plant needed to run them, to fit inside 20-foot shipping containers that can be attached to Nuyina’s deck and plugged directly into the ship’s services.  The end result is

The latest CAST Newsletter is an update on what has been occurring in recent months. We hope you enjoy it.

Deep ocean systems on board Australia’s new icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, are enhanced with data transfer speeds up to 120 times faster than current fibre to the premises technology, thanks to four new fibre optic tow and instrument cables installed on the ship  Boasting speeds of at least 12 Gigabits per second, the fibre optics will provide