Image Gallery: May 2004
Preparation for detonation of ordnance at Woomera
06 May 2004
On 6 May 2004, an explosion rocked outback South Australia, damaging buildings and structures - all in the name of safety.
International and Defence ordnance experts detonated 5 tonnes of explosives at Woomera as part of an experiment to enhance international criteria for the safe handling and storage of explosives.
The detonation was managed by the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) under a research agreement with the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence and took place on the Woomera Test Range.
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DSTO Release: A
big bang in the name of safety
See also: Imagery of detonation
| DDM05MAY04ARDU01 Explosives in place before detonation laid by personnel from Joint Ammunitions Logistics Organisation, with structures to be tested in background. International and Defence ordnance experts detonated 5 tonnes of explosives at Woomera as part of an experiment to enhance international criteria for the safe handling and storage of explosives. (Date taken: 05 May 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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| DDM05MAY04ARDU02 Explosives being prepared before detonation by CAPT Andrew Paljakka (left) and CAPT Grant Barton (right) from Joint Ammunitions Logistics Organisation. International and Defence ordnance experts detonated 5 tonnes of explosives at Woomera as part of an experiment to enhance international criteria for the safe handling and storage of explosives. (Date taken: 05 May 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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| DDM05MAY04ADRU03 One of the stuctures erected by a commercial participant to test building materials and glass. International and Defence ordnance experts detonated 5 tonnes of explosives at Woomera as part of an experiment to enhance international criteria for the safe handling and storage of explosives. (Date taken: 05 May 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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| DDM05MAY04ARDU04 One of the UK Ministry of Defence stuctures to test various types of buildings found on industrial estates. International and Defence ordnance experts detonated 5 tonnes of explosives at Woomera as part of an experiment to enhance international criteria for the safe handling and storage of explosives. (Date taken: 05 May 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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| DDM05MAY04UKMOD01 Explosives in place before detonation laid by personnel from Joint Ammunitions Logistics Organisation. International and Defence ordnance experts detonated 5 tonnes of explosives at Woomera as part of an experiment to enhance international criteria for the safe handling and storage of explosives. (Date taken: 05 May 2004, Copyright, Ministry of Defence UK, used with permission) Low-res | High-res |
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| DDM05MAY04UKMOD02 One of the stuctures erected by a commercial participant to test building materials and glass. International and Defence ordnance experts detonated 5 tonnes of explosives at Woomera as part of an experiment to enhance international criteria for the safe handling and storage of explosives. (Date taken: 05 May 2004, Copyright, Ministry of Defence UK, used with permission) Low-res | High-res |
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