#1990

Computer screen displaying COALTROL software

CoalTrol (1991)

CoalTrol, an advanced process control system for coal preparation plants. By using signals from COALSCAN (another CSIRO system for analysing ash content in coal), the CoalTrol system makes adjustments in plant equipment to ensure the plant produces coal with the specified ash content.

Down to Earth – Episode 3: making compost (1990)

This episode gives a few simple tips that will make all the difference in producing good compost.

Down to Earth – Episode 1: Treating clay soil (1990)

This episode shows how to treat clay sub-soil before establishing a garden.

Dr Chris Fandry with computer generated maps of sea floor topography.

CSIRO Medals 1990 – Special Medal – Dr Chris Fandry, Dr Bob Johannes and Dr Peter Nelson

Chris Fandry (CSIRO Oceanography), Bob Johannes (CSIRO Fisheries) and Peter Nelson (CSIRO Forestry and Forest Products). For their key scientific […]

CSIRO Medals 1990 – Research Achievement – Dr Geoff Poulton & Dr Trevor Bird

Geoff Poulton and Trevor Bird (CSIRO Radiophysics). For developing the Western Australian spot beam antenna system for the AUSSAT-B (now […]

Multi-Channel Micropipette being used in laboratory.

CSIRO Medals 1990 – Research Achievement – Bovine Tuberculosis Research Group

Paul Wood and colleagues (CSIRO Animal Health). For developing diagnostic test for bovine tuberculosis.

Graphic illustrating Gene Shear process.

Gene shears (1990)

The discovery in 1987 of a molecule of genetic material that can break itself into smaller fragments by folding back and cutting itself had profound implications.

CSIRO Medals 1990 – Research Achievement – Specialty Polymers Group

Ezio Rizzardo and the Speciality Polymers Group (CSIRO Chemicals and Polymers). For developing innovative methods of preparing polymeric materials.

Termite Attack (1990)

Controlling the attack on buildings by termites without resorting to the extensive use of chemical sprays is a major objective of CSIRO's Dr John French.

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