Maths for human performance modelling: from speedy swimmers to somersaulting divers

Our expertise in human performance modelling has applications in many sports. Find out how our virtual swimmers may give Australian athletes the edge in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games.

Ants give clues to ecosystem health

Ants and other invertebrates are helping scientists to evaluate ecosystem health and recovery rates in northern Australia. The use of ants and other invertebrates as ‘bioindicators’ is enabling scientists to assess the restoration of mining sites, as well as the management of fires and grazing in tropical savannas.

Mr Tim Dyall: agricultural scientist

Mr Tim Dyall is an agricultural scientist with CSIRO Livestock Industries. Based at the FD McMaster Laboratory in Chiswick, New South Wales, his work focuses on data collection, storage and analysis.

Water Information Research and Development Alliance

Improving the management of Australia’s water resources through the delivery of value-added water information products.

Dr Beth Mantle: Collection Manager, Australian National Insect Collection

Dr Beth Mantle is responsible for the security, integrity and on-going development of the Australian National Insect Collection (ANIC), the largest collection of Australian insects in the world.

BLUElink>: reliable ocean forecasting

A research initiative from the Wealth from Oceans Flagship offers maritime users more accurate prediction of ocean conditions.

Quantitative Imaging: tools for extracting high quality data from images

CSIRO is developing computer vision tools that, like the human eye, can recognise and discriminate between objects but are also able to make detailed, accurate measurements.

Dr James Hilton: understanding flow in natural hazards and mineral processing

Dr James Hilton researches computational fluid and solid dynamics. His work applies to processes in the mining and minerals industries, and to natural hazards.

Urban water infrastructure technologies

Developing technologies to improve the nation's water infrastructure to deliver efficient and secure water supply for Australia's growing population and future industries.

Cloud-based image analysis and processing toolbox

We're using the National eResearch Collaboration Tools and Resources (NeCTAR) cloud infrastructure to provide improved access to biomedical image processing and analysis software packages to researchers.

Insect imaging system to accelerate species discovery

Scientists around the world are looking for innovative ways to accelerate the identification of new species. CSIRO scientists are developing an automated insect imaging system that will speed up the process of naming thousands of new species every year.

Analyser puts water problems to bed

Researchers have enhanced moisture analyser technology so that it is better suited to the increased conveyor-bed depths used by today’s iron ore and coal producers.

Dr Robert Woodcock: developing simulation software for geoscience problems

Dr Robert Woodcock is a software engineer primarily interested in developing interoperable grid and web services and computational simulation for the geosciences.

On-the-spot analysis offers fast results

Researchers are using a technique known as laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) to provide fast analysis of ore bodies.

eResearch: new tools for big science

We're developing technologies to make the most of large, complex data sets and to better share them around the world.

Dr Dadong Wang: developing automated image analysis solutions for scientific and industrial applications

Dr Wang develops tools to quantify 2D and 3D images, with the aim of increasing both the quality and quantity of information extracted from multi-dimensional image data.

Network Theory

The CSIRO Network Theory Working Group is applying this area of Complex Systems Science to a number of real-world social, ecological and economic issues.

Agent-based Modelling

The CSIRO agent-based modelling working group (CABM) is applying this area of complex systems science to a number of real-world social, ecological and economic issues.

Wash and wear wool suits looking smart

CSIRO research on machine washable wool-rich suits has led to the creation of a comprehensive set of fabric and process specifications that have been applied by washable suit manufacturers in China, India and Australia.

SiroFAST™ fabric quality assurance system

SiroFAST™ system tests fabrics for compression, bending, extension and dimensional stability.

Engineering underpins processing capabilities

A pilot-scale sintering facility in Queensland, Australia is helping researchers better understand the processing behaviour of lower-grade iron ores – information crucial for achieving the best sinter performance from these resources while reducing the process’s environmental impact.

Fluid dynamics for medical research and biomedical devices

CSIRO's biofluid dynamics team is successfully applying their skills to develop original devices and to support industries involved in medical devices, diagnostics and treatment.

Chromate replacement technologies for infrastructure, aerospace and oil and gas applications

Metal surfaces are often coated to provide protection against corrosion. We are using CSIRO’s understanding of corrosion science to engineer new coating materials that are safer and last longer.

Fluid Solver: fluid simulation for motion picture special effects

CSIRO is working with South Korea's Electronic and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) to develop new fluid simulation software technology for the motion picture industry.

Download CSIRO's public research data

CSIRO is encouraging greater scientific and community collaborations by making its data more readily accessible.