Aeronautical Research Laboratories
ARL · Aeronautical Research Laboratory
1949 – 1994
Defence aeronautical research laboratories at Fishermans Bend, Melbourne, that carried out aerodynamics, structures, materials, propulsion and flight-systems research for military aviation; the flight data recorder was developed there by David Warren.
How it came into existence
Formed in 1949 when the CSIR Division of Aeronautics, established in 1939, was transferred from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research to the Department of Supply and Development as CSIR was reorganised into the civilian CSIRO; it became part of the Australian Defence Scientific Service.
- Aeronautical research (Division of Aeronautics)
Changes during its life
- 16 March 1950Moved to the new Department of Supply.
- 12 June 1974Moved to the Department of Defence, as part of the Defence Science and Technology Organisation, when the Department of Supply was abolished.
How it ended
Merged in 1994 with the Materials Research Laboratories to form the Aeronautical and Maritime Research Laboratory of the Defence Science and Technology Organisation.
- Aeronautical research
Main functions
- Aerodynamics and wind-tunnel research
- Aircraft structures and fatigue research
- Aero-engine and propulsion research
- Flight systems and avionics research
- Technical support for RAAF aircraft
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Defence.
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Sources
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