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STM3 modelling school days only

The report documents work to modify version 3 of the Sydney Strategic Model (STM3) to work with an average school day definition, rather than an average workday.

Sep 28, 2015
Report

Weighing Options for Australia's Naval Shipbuilding

Australia is examining an enterprise-level naval shipbuilding plan. All three options—sustaining a domestic naval shipbuilding industry, buying ships from foreign shipbuilders, or building ships partially in-country and partially overseas—have complex consequences and trade-offs.

Apr 15, 2015
Report

The Economic Consequences of Investing in Shipbuilding: Case Studies in the United States and Sweden

This report assesses the economic impacts that a shipbuilder has on its local community and region. The authors utilize a case study methodology to examine two U.S. shipbuilders and the Saab Aeronautics Gripen program in Sweden.

Apr 15, 2015
Journal Article

Competition and Collaboration in Space Between the U.S., China, and Australia: Woomera to WGS and the Impact of Changing U.S. National Space Security Policy

Australian space activities have been reinvigorated, but remain underfunded. China's space activities remain vigorous, but largely unilateral. Given U.S. policy changes, opportunities for cooperation and collaboration among all three have improved.

Mar 5, 2015
Commentary

Domestic Violence as a Way of Life: The Reality for Papua New Guinea's Women

Violence against women is a persistent problem around the world. That's particularly true of Papua New Guinea, where abuse of women by domestic partners, gang members, and members of law enforcement is widespread, drawing comparisons to conditions in conflict zones.

Dec 31, 2014
Report

Options for Australia's Next Generation of Naval Surface Combatants

Researchers answer questions regarding ship design and build options available to the Royal Australia Navy; various phases, options, and decisions; and aspects that can contribute to the success of Australia's major ship acquisition program.

Dec 22, 2014
Blog

Could the Sydney Café Siege Happen Elsewhere?

As the world mourns those lost in the Sydney café siege, investigations have begun examining the efficacy of Australia's anti-terrorism measures and details about the background and motives of the gunman. At the same time, terrorism experts are reflecting on where else such an attack could emerge.

Dec 17, 2014
Commentary

Measuring Impact: How Australia and the UK Are Tackling Research Assessment

The UK is the first country to attempt to allocate funding based on the wider societal impact of research, and in 2012, a subset of higher education institutions in Australia ran a small-scale pilot exercise to assess impact and understand the potential challenges of the process. What can be learned by comparing the UK and Australian approaches?

Dec 8, 2014
Journal Article

A Promising Thaw

The relationship between New Zealand and the United States has seen ups and downs over the past 60 years, but the two countries have entered a new era characterized by the ability to agree to disagree.

Sep 1, 2014
Commentary

Should the U.S. Move the Marines to Guam?

The option to permanently base Marines on Guam should hinge on the benefits of the location and the costs. Guam scores poorly on both counts and better options exist. However, previous guidance provided to the Marine Corps constrains consideration of such options.

Feb 28, 2014
Report

Regulating Quality and Safety of Health and Social Care

Many Western countries have health and social care standards but implement and apply these standards in different ways. Different regulatory mechanisms and policy instruments encourage and ensure continuous quality improvement.

Feb 7, 2014
Journal Article

Understanding Factors Associated with the Translation of Cardiovascular Research: A Multinational Case Study Approach

We built an international consortium and developed a multinational case study approach to assess benefits arising from health research.

Jan 1, 2014
Commentary

Paths to Victory in the Australian Defence and Security Context

The historical importance of commitment and motivation and the need to overmatch insurgents suggest that Australia should weigh any commitment of support against existing conditions, those that can be changed and those that can't, writes Christopher Paul.

Oct 2, 2013
Report

Updating Models for Transport Demand in Sydney, Australia

The Sydney Strategic Travel Model (STM) informs long-term transport planning, policy development and infrastructure assessment across the Greater Sydney area. Additional model estimation work has further improved the commute mode-destination model.

Jul 22, 2013
Report

How Do Universities Identify and Demonstrate Impact?

The Australian Technology Network of Universities asked RAND Europe to review the Excellence in Innovation for Australia (EIA) Impact Assessment Trial ('the EIA Trial'), in order to assess how well universities identified and demonstrated impact, as well as how the process could be further improved.

Mar 27, 2013
Report

Enhancement of the Pivot Point Process Used in the Sydney Strategic Travel Model

In the third of three reports, research findings reveal what to expect for future travel patterns, long term transport planning, policy development, and infrastructure assessment across the Greater Sydney area.

Jul 5, 2012
Report

Modelling Transport Demand in Sydney, Australia

Transport for New South Wales (NSW) operates the Sydney Strategic Travel Model (STM) to inform transport planning, policy development, and infrastructure assessment in Sydney. RAND implemented new travel frequency, mode, and destination model components of the STM; extended the model scope to include toll road choice and better access to trains, and analysed and enhanced the pivoting component of the STM to predict travel patterns.

Mar 13, 2012
Report

Sydney Strategic Model Population Synthesiser, 2006 Base

This report documents work to update the Population Synthesiser component of the Sydney Strategic Model (STM). The Population Synthesiser generates forecasts of the future Sydney population by spatial area and socio-economic segment.

Jan 13, 2012
Research Brief

Australia's Domestic Submarine Design Capabilities: Options for the Future Submarine

To design a new naval submarine domestically, Australia's industry and Government will need about 1,000 skilled draftsmen and engineers. Cultivating this workforce could take 15-20 years; partnering with foreign designers could expedite the process.

Dec 22, 2011
News Release

RAND Issues New Study on Australia's Submarine Design Capabilities and Capacities

When it comes to designing a new submarine, Australia has considerable expertise, but some gaps still exist.

Dec 15, 2011

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