Dr Joseph L Pawsey

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Record number64144Datec 1960DescriptionDr Joseph Pawsey (1908-19620)conducted Australia's first successful experiment to detect radio waves from the sun on 3 October 1945 at the Radar Station at Plateau Park, Collaroy Plateau. He then became the leader of CSIRO's Radiophysics Radio Astronomy Division from 1945 till his death in 1962. The work of Joseph Pawsey has led to the development and commercialisation of modern technologies including wi-fi. Plateau Park playground is currently being upgraded to celebrate the work of Dr Pawsey.MenuPlace | Suburbs C-E | Collaroy Plateau (N.S.W.)Community | Recreation and Sport | Parks and reservesSourcePawseyKeywordsPlateau Park
Radar Station
Radio wavesPhysical descriptionPhotograph; Digital Image 300 DPICopyright This item may be used freely for research and study purposes, for all other uses contact Northern Beaches Council Library Local Studies. Please acknowledge that the item is courtesy of Northern Beaches Council Library Local Studies.

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