Case Studies

Research is at the heart of what we do. Read some of our case studies and how we have used research to provide cost-effective, impartial advice and innovative solutions to the NZDF and other agencies.

DTA Research Case Studies

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DTA and the Network Enabled Army

Providing capability delivery advice for modernising the C4ISR systems of NZDF’s deployed land forces.

Studying Waves in the Southern Ocean

Collecting valuable wave data to support the RNZN’s deployments to the Ross Sea.

Maritime Domain Awareness

Tracking what’s going on in the seas around New Zealand.

DTA Looking Into Space

The Defence Technology Agency (DTA) has built a small optical space awareness observatory to monitor satellites with the aim of detecting any deviation from the predicted orbit or unusual behaviour.

Unmanned Aircraft Flight in Antarctica

Developing high precision navigation for UAVs making them reliable, dependable and safe for use in harsh environments like Antarctica.

Exercise Dark Raven 2016

Helping design an analysis-led experiment to meet the needs of our international partners.

Supporting the Joint Amphibious Task Force (JATF) Capability Development

Supporting the Amphibious Capability Working Group to design exercises to help identify Joint Amphibious Task Force (JATF) capability gaps.

Studying Small Arms Effectiveness

Supporting the NZDF In-Service Weapon Replacement/Upgrade Programme (ISWRUP).

Assessing Learner Profiles

Studying whether Navy personnel are suited to self-directed learning.