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Australian engineering innovations 1 Australian engineering innovations 1Posted August 2, 2013, by Julia Watters Flight data recorder/black box (1950s) Dr David Warren, Defence Science and Technology Organisation Youve probably heard of a black box or, as its officially known, a flight data recorder. What you may not know is that it was invented in Melbourne by Dr David Warren of the Defence Science and Technology Organisation. Flight data recorders are designed to capture flight instrument activity and audio from the cockpit, and they have proven invaluable in providing insights into the cause of crashes and the final moments before disaster.Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Environmental) HonoursStudy modeOn CampusPayment optionsHECS-HELPUpfront paymentCourse guide+ FREE eBrochureEnquire Online Enquire OnlineEngineering ResourcesEngineering manager sample resumeEngineering manager sample titelbild letterCareer Insider StoriesKat Hocking - Chemical Engineer, Melbourne WaterInterest ed in becoming a?Management ConsultantOperations ManagerSupply Chain ManagerCivil EngineerMining EngineerPopular Career Searchesinternship cover letter sample engineeringgraduate engineering cover letterresume for project engineer australiacover letter for civil engineering graduateexperience software engineer resumeEngineering CoursesBachelor of Engineering (Civil) HonoursEnquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Engineering (Instrumentation Control and Automat...Enquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Technology (Motorsports)Enquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Engineering (Marine and Offshore Engineering) Ho...Enquire Online Enquire OnlineJulia WattersRelated ArticlesBrowse moreEmployment trendsEngineers top recruiters skills shortages listPermanent recruitment has risen in the last three months from four per cent to seven per cent of recruitment agency jobs, with engineers topping the skills shortages list.EngineeringWORKFORCE TRENDSEngineers Rebels with a causeLike a tall, dark and handsome stranger, engineering is often considered the mysterious outsider in the room full of Average Joes.EngineeringAustralian engineering innovations 3The dual-flush toilet saves up to 67 per cent water per flush. And it was invented right here in Australia