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Category Archives: Military
Presenting Two Papers at MilCIS 2017
Thanks to my article on extracting information from C2 systems that was published in Australian Defence Magazine earlier in the year, I had the opportunity to present a paper at MilCIS 2017. MilCIS is the Military Computer Information Systems conference … Continue reading
Posted in General Information, Military, Published
Tagged ADF, big data, C2, force readiness, MilCIS, presentation, raaf, speaking
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Presenting at the AEWG during Avalon 2017
Thanks to having my Data Access and Analytics article published in Australian Defence Magazine, I was given the opportunity to provide a short presentation on the topic at the RAAF’s Aeronautical Environment Working Group (AEWG) seminar during Avalon 2017. The … Continue reading
Posted in Air shows, General Information, Military, Published, Work
Tagged AEWG, Avalon 2017, C2, DCAF, Jericho, raaf
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Data Analytics Article in Australian Defence Magazine
In February this year I had an article published about data access and analytics in Australian Defence Magazine. Focusing on Command & Control (C2) systems and the issues that must be addressed in order to access and analyse the copious … Continue reading
Posted in Military, Published, Work
Tagged ADM, analytics, Australian Defence Magazine, authorised, C2, Command & Control, data access, data analytics, data warehouse, metrics, reporting, tools., training
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Lockheed Martin will be at Avalon 2017 in force
Last week I took part in a media teleconference with Lockheed Martin’s media representatives and a number of local journalists. The purpose of the call was to discuss Lockheed Martin’s presence next week at the Australian International Airshow and Aerospace … Continue reading
I’m hosting an exclusive F35 Cockpit Demonstrator session :)
Thanks to the folks at Lockheed Martin, I’m getting the chance to host an F35 Cockpit Demonstrator session on Thursday evening (17th March) while I’m here in Canberra for the Canberra Balloon Spectacular. If you’re in town and interested in … Continue reading
Posted in General Information, Military, Simulator Sessions
Tagged Alan Norman, Canberra, Chief Test Pilot, Cockpit Demonstrator, event, exclusive, F35, PCDU
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So, were there EVER any Spitfires buried in Burma?
Back in April 2012 there was a bit of excitement in the aviation world, especially amongst those who love old World War II aircraft. This was when the news was running that a collection of Spitfires had been buried in … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, General Information, Military
Tagged borehole, Britain, buried, Burma, camera, Claridon Group, crates, David Cameron, David Cundall, deep, dig, drain, Project Spitfire, Rangoon, Spitfires, UK, Wargaming.net, water, Yangon
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Preparing for Avalon 2017
Every two years the Australian International Air Show is hosted at Avalon Airport to the west of Melbourne. Generally referred to simply as “Avalon” or “Avalon Air Show,” the event comprises a trade show (the Australian International Aerospace & Defence … Continue reading →