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www.drdo.gov.in november 2016 | volume 36 | issue 11 Bang On NAG hits bull’s eye in final developmental trials Nag, the third generation fire-and-forget anti-tank missile developed by the DRDO, scored a “bull’s eye” successfully hitting targets in the final developmental trials held last month.
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NOVEMBER 2016 | Volume 36 | Issue 11 Dr. S. Christopher ISSN: 0971-4391 Brought Out By: DPI, DRDO HQ SECRETARY Printed By: DESIDOC, Delhi Department of Defence Research Websit e: www.drdo.gov.in and Development For Feedback, Pl Contact: DPI at [email protected] & Te l : 011-23011073; Fax: 011-23007636 CHAIRMAN Local Correspondents Defence Research and Ahmednagar: Lt Col. AK Singh, Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (VRDE); Ambernath: Dr Susan Development Organisation (DRDO) Titus, aNaval Materials Research Laboratory (NMRL); Balasore/Chandipur: Shri Santosh Munda, Integrated Test Range (ITR); Dr AK Sannigrahi, Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE); Bengaluru: Shri Subbukutti S, very thought we think is creating our future. Imagine the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE); Smt MR thoughts in our organization emanating each day, with Bhuvaneswari, Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS); Smt members in different geographical locations, portfolios, labs, Faheema AGJ, Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics work centres and age groups. The synergy in our thoughts can (CAIR); Ms Tripty Rani Bose, Centre for Military Airworthiness & Certification (CEMILAC); Smt Josephine Nirmala M, Defence create a formidable future for DRDO. The website and news Avionics Research Establishment (DARE); Shri Kiran G, Gas letter can be the platforms to channelize the synergy and I am Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE); Shri KM Veerabhadra, sanguine that every member, irrespective of his stature, would make use of Electronics & Radar Development Establishment (LRDE); Dr E Vishal Kesari, Microwave Tube Research & Development Centre it for showing the way forward. (MTRDC); Chandigarh: Shri HS Gusain, Snow & Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE); Shri Ashok Kumar Dahiya, Being an R&D organization, scientists are our strength and I, for one, have Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL); Chennai: always, vouched for the need to keep our younger colleagues motivated, Shri PD Jayaram, Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE); Dehradun: Shri Abhai Mishra, and provide them with enough avenues to display their scientific temper. Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory (DEAL); Shri JP I am sure that every lab is doing its bit to nurture the young scientists and Singh, Instruments Research & Development Establishment provide them with the necessary directions to bring their talents to the (IRDE); Delhi: Shri Ashutosh Bhatnagar, Centre for Personnel limelight. One recent initiative in this line is the introduction of a featured Talent Management (CEPTAM); Dr Rajendra Singh, Centre for Fire, Explosive & Environment Safety (CFEES); Dr KP Mishra, article by young scientists in the DRDO web news. Defence Institute of Physiology & Allied Sciences (DIPAS); Shri Ram Prakash, Defence Terrain Research Laboratory (DTRL); I exhort all my younger colleagues to come out and share their R&D findings Shri Navin Soni, Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS); Smt Anjana Sharma, Institute for Systems in the form of a short article towards this venture. Over a period of time, we Studies & Analyses (ISSA); Dr Indu Gupta, Laser Science & will all get to know about some of the exciting scientific work being done Technology Centre (LASTEC); Shri Sanjay Pal, Recruitment in our labs and work centres by the younger members of our fraternity. & Assessment Centre (RAC); Ms Noopur Shrotriya, Scientific This will add more value to the DRDO website also, which has been in the Analysis Group (SAG); Dr Rupesh Kumar Chaubey, Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL); Gwalior: Shri RK Srivastava, recent past, embellished with photographs of the major events that have Defence R&D Establishment (DRDE); Haldwani: Dr Atul Grover, happened. Defence Institute of Bio-Energy Research (DIBER); Hyderabad: Shri Hemant Kumar, Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL); Shri Pramod K Jha, Centre for Advanced Systems (CAS); Dr At a time when environment concerns are becoming a major point of JK Rai, Advanced Numerical Research & Analysis Group discussion in all arenas, it is imperative that we at DRDO too contribute (ANURAG); Shri JP Singh, Centre for High Energy Systems towards a greener ambience. It is with this aim that I have decided to make & Sciences (CHESS); Shri ARC Murthy, Defence Electronics tree plantations a part of every major event that I conduct or participate, be Research Laboratory (DLRL); Dr Manoj Kumar Jain, Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL); Dr K Nageswara it at the labs or otherwise. I hope that my colleagues at all levels will follow Rao, Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL); suit. Moving a step further, friends, we must understand that one ton paper Shri N Venkatesh, Research Centre Imarat (RCI); Jodhpur: is made by cutting 12 trees. Can we reduce the use of paper and save our Shri Ravindra Kumar, Defence Laboratory (DL); Kanpur: Shri environment? It would be akin to planting new trees. Ashok Kumar Gautam, Defence Materials & Stores Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE); Kochi: Shri S Radhakrishnan, Naval Physical & Oceanographic Laboratory Friends, today the country is looking at brand ‘DRDO’ with lot of hope, faith (NPOL); Leh: Dr Dorjey Angchok, Defence Institute of High and we have to face this challenge and scale higher peaks. Let us honour our Altitude Research (DIHAR); Mussoorie: Dr Gopa B Choudhury, Institute of Technology Management (ITM); Mysuru: Dr M commitments with integrity and contribute to a stronger and self – reliant Palmurugan and Shri NV Nagraj, Defence Food Research nation. Laboratory (DFRL); Pune: Dr (Mrs) JA Kanetkar, Armament Jai Hind Research and Development Establishment (ARDE); Shri AM Devale, High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL); Shri SS Arole, Research & Development Establishment (Engrs) [R&DE (E)]; Te zpur : Dr Jayshree Das, Defence Research Laboratory (DRL); Visakhapatnam: Dr (Mrs) V Vijaya Sudha,3 Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL) NOVEMBER 2016 Volume 36 | Issue 11 Contents ISSN: 0971-4391 Successful Trials of the Anti-Tank Missile - NAG
COVER STORY 08 The missile hit the target precisely near turret location. A bull’s eye hit was scored
accolades 17 DRDO chairman receives Aesi Award events 19 DRDO labs across india celebrate hindi innovation 10 DRDO & Forces 14 pakhwada Cutting Edge DRDO labs DRDO series 20 DRDO Harnessing Science Infrastructure participate in for Peace and Security- IX Facility North Tech A new Horizontal Computer Numeric courses 22 Symposium Course on cbrn for Air Control (CNC) Ceramic Dicing and Cutting Lt Gen D S Hooda, UYSM, AVSM, Machine has been acquired and set VSM, GOC-in-C, Northern Command Force personnel at DRDE, up at NMRL. inaugurated the symposium. Gwalior
4 november 2016 www.drdo.gov.in Immortal Spirits DRDO newsletter
Remembering the People’s President, Bharat Ratna Dr APJ Abdul Kalam D RDO pays glowing tribute to the Missile Man on his 85th Birth Anniversary
efence Research & Development Guest. Shri GS Malik, Distinguished Organisation (DRDO) paid rich Scientist & Chief Controller at DRDO If you want to shine like a tribute to Former President of delivered the welcome address where sun, first burn like a sun. DIndia and former DRDO Chief, he remembered Dr Kalam who gave Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on his 85th Birth the Mantra of self-reliance in Defence - Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Anniversary at a gala function held in Technology. Kothari Auditorium at DRDO Bhawan on Dr Manas K Mandal, Distinguished 15 October. Scientist & Director General (Life Sciences) For the first time, students from at DRDO described various schools of Delhi were also invited Dr Kalam as a leader at DRDO Bhawan on this occasion. who was born to The purpose was to motivate the children bring the change with the diverse and great qualities of in his address. He Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, who had special also motivated the affinity for children and youth of the audience particularly country. Young scientists from various students to make DRDO labs were also invited for the event. consistent effort Dr Kalam was DRDO Chief during towards innovation. 1992-1999 and provided the much needed Dr Selvamurthy thrust for strengthening self-reliance in in his address defence systems by progressing multiple reminisced the days technology development activities and of his association mission mode projects besides DRDO with Dr Kalam in DRDO, and termed him the Museum at DRDO Bhawan, where the spin-offs for societal applications. as a Personality- easy to admire, difficult students took keen interest in the life and Dr W Selvamurthy, former Chief to emulate. He described Dr Kalam as a work of Dr Kalam depicted in the gallery. Controller of DRDO and a renowned man of ethos and values. The function concluded with the recitation scientist graced the occasion as the Chief Later, the children were taken to visit of National Anthem.
www.drdo.gov.in november 2016 5 Innovation How DRDO is keeping IAF men and material safe ADRDE Seat Ejection Parachutes prove a boon for the IAF
tate-of-the-art military equipment Barrier System developed by ADRDE also developed by Defence Research saved the aircraft, in this incident which and Development Organisation’s happened during a routine exercise. The S(DRDO’s) Aerial Delivery Research Arrester Barrier System is installed at both and Development Establishment (ADRDE) ends of the runway and is used to stop the like pilot seat ejection parachutes have once forward momentum of the Aircraft in case again proved their utility to the Indian Air of an emergency during landing overrun Force when it mattered the most. or an aborted take-off. On 10 September, a MiG-21 fighter ADRDE has developed two types of jet of the IAF that had taken off from Arrester Barriers (20 Ton class and 40 Uttarlai Air Force Station, crashed near Ton Class) and have installed 42 systems Barmer, Rajasthan. However, both pilots, of 20 Ton class and eight of 40 Ton Class using the Seat Ejection Parachute systems Arrester barriers at various Air Force developed by ADRDE, ejected safely. stations. ADRDE, Agra has been a pioneer Two Types of Arrester Barriers in research and development where Developed & Installed By ADRDE various capabilities related to design On 10 September, a MiG-21 crashed and development of parachutes, aerostat Developed Installed near Barmer, Rajasthan. Both pilots, using systems, aircraft arrester barrier systems the Seat Ejection Parachute systems and floatation systems for both military developed by ADRDE, ejected safely. and civilian applications have been 20 42 Seat Ejection Parachute mastered over the years. Ton Class System 40 08 Aircraft Arrester Barrier System Ton Class System
The Aircrew Seat Ejection Parachute Systems, which consist of a stabilizer and extractor parachute and main pilot parachute, provide an avenue of escape for the pilot from disabled aircraft both over land and water. ADRDE has developed and substituted imported seat ejection parachute system for Russian Fighter Aircraft of the MIG series & SU-30 and for Western Aircraft like Jaguar, Mirage-2000 & Hawk. On 20 September, a MiG-21 jet of the IAF overshot the runway at Srinagar Air Force Station. Once again, the pilots ejected out safely using ADRDE Seat Ejection Parachutes. Not just the pilots, the Arrester
6 november 2016 www.drdo.gov.in DRDO newsletter ADM warhead for PINAKA clears trial
RDO’s Armament Research & As a part of user evaluation, ADM launchers, infantry formations etc. Development Establishment warhead rocket was test-fired for its Each warhead is capable of (ARDE), the nodal laboratory lethality, functionality, accuracy and neutralizing an area of more than 10,000 Dfor design and development consistency at different ranges. Trials were square meters. Induction of this ADM of PINAKA Multi Barrel Rocket System, extremely successful and all the mission Warhead into existing PINAKA system will conducted a series of user evaluation trials objectives were met. boost the fire power. of one type of Area Denial Munition (ADM) PINAKA, a Multi Barrel Rocket The warhead is jointly designed and warhead at Pokhran Field Firing Ranges. System, capable of neutralizing targets developed by two premier Pune-based The trials were conducted in two up to a range of 39 km, with different DRDO laboratories namely, Armament phases – for static performance at types of warheads, has been inducted Research and Development Establishment ARDE, Pune during 13-17 September in the Indian Army with two variants of (ARDE) and High Energy Materials and for dynamic performance at Pokhran warheads currently under production. Research Laboratory (HEMRL). during 26-30 September. The trials This ADM warhead is capable of providing The trial was witnessed by directors were jointly conducted by Army and devastating effect on a variety of targets of both ARDE and HEMRL and also top Directorate General Quality Assurance. such as tanks, class B vehicles, mobile officials from Army Headquarters.
www.drdo.gov.in november 2016 7 Cover Story Bang On: NAG hits bull’s eye in final developmental trials
Successful Demonstration of capabilities of ‘NAG’ Missile System to the User (Indian Army)
ag, the third generation, lock- generating thermal signature. on-before-launch (LOBL), THE DRDO WAY The TTS was used as target which fire-and-forget, anti-tank The NAG missile has been was remotely controlled by RF system. Nguided missile, indigenously indigenously developed under The first missile was fired in the “worst developed by the Defence Research & the Integrated Guided Missile time window” on 28 September. The Development Laboratory, Hyderabad Development Programme (IGMDP). missile hit the target precisely near turret under IGMDP, scored a “bull’s eye” location. A bull’s eye hit was scored as Four other missiles of DRDO - Agni, successfully hitting targets upto 4 km confirmed by officials of the Indian Army Akash, Trishul and Prithvi have also away in the final developmental trials present at the spot. been developed under IGMDP. held last month. The second flight test was carried During the flight tests, held during out with an objective of proving 4 km 28-30 September, the Thermal Target flight test, a T-72 tank was moved range capability of Infrared Imaging System (TTS) was used as target for the for one hour and positioned at a (IIR) Seeker. TTS was once again used as missile. TTS simulated a target similar range of 3.2 km. Thermal mapping target and thermal mapping from a T-72 to an operational T-72 tank. For the from tank to TTS was carried out for tank to TTS was carried out. The missile
8 november 2016 www.drdo.gov.in DRDO newsletter hit the target bang on – this time on the Critical technologies indigenously engine location of the target. developed for NAG Missile System IN A NUTSHELL Indigenous Thermal Target System include a high resolution IIR Seeker THE NEWS (TTS) technology for 'NAG' developed developed by RCI, Hyderabad. The NAG, the third generation, lock-on- by Defence Lab, Jodhpur, facilitates performance of the Seeker is well before-launch (LOBL), fire-and-forget simulation of realistic tank target. TTS established in guided flight tests of NAG. anti-tank guided missile indigenously emanates IR Signature which is used as The trial validated the enhanced 4-km developed by the Defence Research target during NAG Missile firing. TTS is range capability of IIR seeker, which & Development Laboratory, well accomplished with remote control guides the missile to the target after its Hyderabad under IGMDP, scored (RF Data Link) and closed loop control. launch. a “bull’s eye” successfully hitting The developmental trials were Operational target scenario presents targets up to 4 km away in the final conducted with an objective of proving mixed contrast of the target with respect developmental trials held last month. higher range capability of High to surrounding sand, shrubs and Resolution IIR Seeker. background clutter. IIR Seeker is capable USER’S TAKE 'NAG' has 'Top attack' and 'Front of handling complex scenarios. During the flight tests, held during Attack' capabilities. It is capable of Efficient real-time image processing 28-30 September, the Indian Army defeating the heaviest type of armour (THE USER) confirmed that the NAG missile hit the target bang on and on including 'reactive' and 'composite' the engine location of the target. armour of the futuristic main battle NAG Missile Carrier tanks. WHAT NEXT IIR Seeker of the Missile provides (NAMICA) is BMP2 based ‘NAG’ Weapon System is ready for day & night operational capabilities Infantry Combat Vehicle induction into Indian Army. against low silhouette tanks, both static and fast moving. The Single Shot Kill (ICV) suitably configured alogrithms and high end Onboard Probability (SSKP) of the missile is about for firing ‘NAG’ Missile. Integrated Electronics (INEL), which are 0.9. part of IIR Seeker, have been developed NAG, which has been developed NAMICA is an advanced by RCI, Hyderabad. to support both mechanised infantry system developed by Technologies for 'Tandem Warhead', and airborne forces of the Indian Army, 'Control System' and 'Solid Propulsion is designed to destroy modern main DRDO. System' for NAG have been successfully battle tanks and other heavily armoured developed by ARDE, Pune, RCI and ASL, targets. It can be launched from both Hyderabad. land and air-based platforms. NAG Missile Carrier (NAMICA) is BMP2 based Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV) suitably configured for firing ‘NAG’ CHARACTERISTICS OF NAG MISSILE SYSTEM Missile. NAMICA is an advanced system Lock-On-Before Launch (LOBL) Fire and Forget developed by DRDO. Top Attack Capability Deployed On BMP2 Based Independent Stabilized Sighting Tracked ICV Systems for the Gunner and the Commander, Fire Control System, Launcher Platform, Drive System and Missile Operating Stations are the main subsystems of NAMICA. The Commander’s Panoramic Sight (CPS) is used by the Crew Commander for target surveillance and exploitation of Hunter-Killer capability. The Gunner Sight is used for target acquisition and missile firing. Six ready-to-fire ‘NAG’ Missiles can be mounted on the Launcher Platform. Amphibious trials & mobility trials have been successfully conducted by the Indian Army. 'NAG' Weapon System is ready for The missile hit the target precisely near turret location. A bull’s eye hit was scored induction into Indian Army. as confirmed by officials of the Indian Army present at the spot.
www.drdo.gov.in november 2016 9 Innovation Cutting Edge Infrastructure Facility: NMRL gets Ceramic Dicing and Cutting Machine
new Horizontal Computer Technical Features: Numeric Control (CNC) Ceramic Dicing and Cutting X,Y, Z Travel: 300mm x 300 mm x 200 mm AMachine has been acquired Spindle Speed: 500 - 30000 rpm and set up at Naval Material Research Depth of cut: 20 mm Laboratory (NMRL) at Ambernath, Positioning accuracy : 5 µm Thane. Rotational stage with advanced The equipment is designed for videoscopic alignment system dicing and cutting of ceramic materials Mechanical vice : 150 mm x150 mm of hardness 10 GPa. This machine Provision to use diamond cutting has the potential for designing and blades of OD 100 mm to 178mm fabrication of 1-3 piezo composite CNC Compatible user friendly software prototypes for various applications of with touchpad programming capability advanced futuristic sonar system like and real time display of important operational, diagnostic parameters & portable diver detection sonar, thin position co-ordinates line towed array, acoustic imaging Make: LOADPOINT U.K arrays, mine hunting sonar etc.
10 november 2016 www.drdo.gov.in Visits DRDO newsletter
Drdo CHIEF calls for increased collaboration between ISSA and sister DRDO labs Chairman Visits ISSA; Meets Key Officials r S. Christopher, Secretary, Department of to ISSA on 28 August. He was accompanied by Shri G.S. Defence Research & Development and Chairman, Malik, CC R&D (R&M & Imp and SAM), Dr G. Athithan, Defence Research and Development Organization DG (MED & CoS) and Shri M. H. Rahaman, CC R&D D(DRDO) has emphasised the need for the Institute (HR & TM). for Systems Studies & Analyses (ISSA) to interact with sister The Chairman was given a detailed presentation by DRDO labs for opportunities of collaborative work and Shri S. B. Taneja, Director, ISSA followed by presentations incorporation of specific platform and weapon models. by the project teams of Land Wargame, Naval Wargame, Dr Christopher made the observation during his visit Air Wargame, Crisis Wargame and System & Operational Analysis Activities. The Chairman appreciated the role and need of Systems Analyses, M&S in complete life cycle of product development including its employment and deployment and mission effectiveness in bigger context. ISSA has grown into a nodal systems analysis laboratory of DRDO. It specializes in systems analysis, modeling & simulation of defence systems using state-of- the-art info-technologies such as Computer Networking, Software Engineering, Distributed Database, Distributed Simulation, Web Technologies, Situational Awareness, and Soft-Computing techniques in development of complex simulation products. The visit concluded with tree plantation by Chairman Demonstration of Land Activities at ISSA DRDO. NRB chairman visits Naval Materials Research Laboratory, Ambernath aval Research Board (NRB) Chairman, Professor S.C. Misra along with Chairman, NMaterials Panel, and Professor Dhindaw visited Naval Materials Research Laboratory, Ambernath on 24 August. Dr S. B. Singh OS & Director, NMRL welcomed them and presentations on overview and activities of the laboratory were made. A visit to all the departments was arranged and the Chairman and his team took keen interest on the various products and technologies of the laboratory. He also interacted with the scientists there and advised them to identify new research oriented areas for naval applications. Chairman NRB taking keen interest in the products of NMRL
www.drdo.gov.in november 2016 11 drdoINTERVIEW in press
Interview of Chairman DRDO : Dr. S Christopher ‘NEW TECHNOLOGY FUND FOR PRIVATE PLAYERS’ ECRETARY, Department of Defence Research and Development and director general, Defence Research and DevelopmentS Organisation (DRDO) S. Christopher, divulges plans to encourage research among private sector players in defence production. He shares with BW Businessworld’s Brij Pahwa, DRDO’s plans to hand-hold industry in high-risk development tasks. Excerpts of the conversation:
DRDO is a leading defence research organisation in the world. Is it a formidable legacy? In the late 1970s, the nation took a deliberate decision that DRDO should grow from a small-scale weapon and equipment development organisation through reverse engineering, and venture into the indigenous design and development of large-scale military systems. This resulted in a paradigm shift in DRDO’s S. Christopher, approach from “Know How to secretary, DDR&D Know Why”. That was a renaissance and director of sorts in DRDO, as we started general, DRDO thinking big in the military context. The Integrated Guided Missile surveillance systems, etc., followed lakh crore, which translates Development Programme (IGMDP), in quick succession. into four to five times the value headed by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, in case of imported systems, was the star of all the programmes How do you see DRDO facilitating the Make in India excluding the strategic system during that period. Light combat initiative in the defence sector? and infrastructure developed aircraft (LCA), gas turbine engines, DRDO’s mission mode projects by the DRDO. Many DRDO unmanned air vehicles (UAVs), are the pivot for the Make in India developed defence systems will electronic warfare (EW) systems, programme. The total production make a huge impact on the Make subsonic and supersonic cruise value of DRDO developed systems in India programme, including missiles, battle tanks, air defence already inducted or approved LCA-Tejas, Akash, Pinaka radars, special materials, airborne for induction is more than Rs 2.1 weapon systems, electronic
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warfare systems like Samudrika encourage and enhance R&D the core of the problems being faced and Himshakti, various class of activities in private industries. by our troops in areas of counter radars, advanced torpedo defence Apart from this we have also insurgency operations, like high system — Maareech, the heavy- opened up the existing R&D altitude areas, deserts, glaciated weight torpedo, Varunastra and the infrastructure available in various terrains and the Siachin. They are BrahMos missile. DRDO laboratories for the private working on mitigation of problems The DRDO has also nurtured more sector at nominal rates. These steps of defence personnel operating in than 1,000 MSME partners across are going to be a big push for the harsh environments of the country’s the country. The positive vibes in the Make in India programme in the border areas. More recently, DRDO domestic market have opened up defence sector. inaugurated an Extreme Altitude plenty of opportunities for exporting Research Centre at Changla in systems like the Akash missiles, Do you see the enhanced FDI limit in defence Jammu and Kashmir at 17,600 feet AEW&C and BrahMos to friendly production as a challenge? above mean sea level, the world’s countries. The enhancement of the FDI limit highest terrestrial R&D centre. The to 100 per cent in the defence centre will undertake research and Will DRDO involve private industries as R&D sector can be viewed as another development work in frontal areas partners in keeping with the Make In India drive ? turning point in India’s quest for of food and agriculture and bio- Yes, the DRDO has also taken new self-reliance in arms production. medical sciences for the well-being initiatives to promote defence For long, the industry and the of soldiers deployed in high-altitude, cold, desert areas. This would definitely enhance the tactical “The total value of DRDO efficiency of combat troops. developed systems already What initiatives has DRDO taken to promote academia partnership and innovations in defence inducted or slated for induction is manufacturing? more than Rs 2.1 lakh crore” The DRDO Academia partnership is being pursued in project mode through four research boards in armaments, aero, naval and life sciences domains. But it was felt that innovations in private industries, business sector in India and abroad these efforts were not enough and to particularly MSMEs. I am happy have been demanding unlimited make a stronger pitch with academia, to announce that DRDO has been access to foreign investments in the DRDO has already created centres entrusted to operationalize a defence sector on the same lines as of excellence at various varsities, like Technology Development Fund in other sectors. IIT Madras, University of Hyderabad (TDF) to encourage research For DRDO, this could mean a and Bharathiyar University, with through private industries and bigger opportunity to accelerate targeted technology verticals. to hand-hold them in high-risk R&D in various technologically The DRDO has recently signed development tasks. Under this complex domains, as investments MoUs with IITs for collaborative scheme, the industries will be in defence production and research, which includes involved in development activities specialised manufacturing facilities establishment of a Centre of in high-end technical areas to are expected to be scaled up Excellence in Propulsion Technology accelerate the production process exponentially, with more private (COPT) at IIT Bombay in July without any burden of R&D cost. partners joining the fray. 2016 and setting up the Jagdish Even industries can get advance of Chandra Bose Centre for Advanced a typical project cost of Rs 10 crore Indian security personnel work in extremely Technology (JCBCAT) at Jadavpur to meet the project requirements. harsh environments. How does DRDO propose to University in June 2016. The TDF released by DRDO ensure better work conditions for them? in September 2016 is bound to Our laboratories strive hard to get to Courtesy:[email protected] Business World
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DRDO labs participate in North Tech Symposium ifteen DRDO labs participated The Snow and Avalanche Study displayed by DRDO. in the North Tech Symposium Establishment (SASE) participated in The thrust on Day Two was on organized by the Northern the symposium as the nodal laboratory ‘Enhancing Combat Potential through FCommand and exhibited over for organising DRDO’s participation in Technology-based Solutions to meet 150 products and technologies specifically the event. Operational Challenges in Modern suited for the Northern Command. Lt Gen D S Hooda, UYSM, AVSM, Warfare’ in which DRDO displayed 75 The Symposium, “Spectrum of VSM, GOC-in-C, Northern Command different platforms and products including Opportunities through tailor made inaugurated the symposium. The mini UAV’s, Robotic platforms, Laser- technical solutions to facilitate Boots on theme for Day One was ‘Tailor made based systems, Thermal Imaging Systems, Ground” was held during 7-8 September Solutions for Soldier Readiness’ in Remotely Operated Vehicles and Mini at Udhampur. which about 82 different products were Satellite Broadcast Receive Terminals.
Lt Gen DS Hooda, UYSM, AVSM, VSM, GOC-in-C, Northern Command interacting with DRDO Scientists during his visit to the NTS-2016 on 8 September 2016
14 november 2016 www.drdo.gov.in exhibitions DRDO newsletter
DRDO’s defence systems draw huge crowd at 9th Africa Aerospace And Defence Exhibition efence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the country’s Dpremier military and research organization, participated in 9th Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition (AAD) – 2016 held at Waterkloof near Pretoria, South Africa during 14-18 September. The Exhibition saw participation of 400 exhibitors from 30 countries. DRDO showcased various defence products and technologies indigenously developed in India including Airborne Early Warning and Control System South African Defence Minister shows keen interest in DRDO Pavilion (AEW&C), Light Combat Aircraft - Tejas, AKASH surface-to-air guided missile, interrogator, IFF Transponder and Hon’ble Ms. Nosiviwe Noluthando various ground/naval-based Radar IFF-Combined interrogator and Mapisa-Nqakula, Minister of Defence systems including Aslesha, Bharani Transponder (CIT). and military veterans of South Africa and Coastal Surveillance Radars, Low DRDO’s participation was also inaugurated the AAD-2016 exhibition frequency Dunking SONAR, Advanced aimed at cultivating and enhancing and visited DRDO pavilion where she Heavy weight Torpedo (Varunastra), export potential of these systems as took keen interest in DRDO products, Advance Light weight Torpedo (TAL), there is a global demand for cutting-edge especially Akash Weapon System and Identification of friend or foe (IFF) technology products. AEW&C. DRDO Pavilion bags 1st prize at IIF, 2016 RDO Pavilion bagged 1st prize at India Industrial condition by DLJ. Fair held in Jaipur during 16-19 September where An MSME conclave was also organised during the DRDO participated. exhibition, which was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief D Among the major products displayed included Minister of Rajasthan, Smt. Vasundhara Raje on 17 September. Short Range Laser Dazzler, Tripod mounted Laser Dazzler, Shri Kalraj Mishra, Hon’ble Union Minister of MSME, was Pre-emptor, Optical Target Locator by LASTEC, e-Nasika by the first VIP to visit the DRDO pavilion. Shri Rajyavardhan SSPL, thermal sensor & night vision device by IRDE, Bhukari by Singh Rathore Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Information DIPAS, NBC suits, Tiffin for soldiers, Water bottle by DMSRDE & Broadcasting also visited the DRDO pavilion and took keen and phase change material suit for soldiers in hot weather interest in all DRDO products.
Shri Kalraj Mishra Hon’ble Union Minister of MSME Shri Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore Hon’ble Union Minister of Government of India State for Information & Broadcasting
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Prof Hasnain holds audience spellbound at Brig SK Mazumdar Memorial Oration amia Hamdard University’s extra-ordinary intelligence of the address suggested that DRDO scientists Vice Chancellor Professor Seyed mycobacterium that causes tuberculosis and the medical fraternity follow the Ehtesham Hasnain delivered the (TB) and made an outstanding path shown by Brig Mazumdar to Jkeynote address at the 28th Brig description of the global scenario of TB. develop technologies for the benefit SK Mazumdar Memorial Oration on Dr Manas K Mandal, DS and DG of Indian soldiers. The Trust also 21 September at the Institute of Nuclear Life Sciences at DRDO presided over awarded the Brig Mazumdar Young Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), the function. Dr A.K. Singh, Chairman Scientist Award for the year 2015 to Delhi. The oration was organized by Brig S.K. Mazumdar Memorial Trust Dr Jayanth Daniel, Sc E, DEBEL & year INMAS in association with Brig S.K. and OS & Director INMAS welcomed 2016 award to Dr Amit Kumar, Sc D, Mazumdar Memorial Trust. the guests. INMAS. Prof Hasnain spoke about the Dr Mandal in his presidential
Corporate Review Meetings DRL, Tezpur on 17 September ISSA, DElhi on 24 August he meeting was chaired by Dr Manas K. Mandal, he review was chaired by Shri M H Rahman, DS & DG (LS). Dr P.S. Raju, Director, DRL gave a DS & CC R&D (HR). Other review committee presentation on the status of the ongoing projects, members included Smt Nabanita R Krishnan, Tfuture plan of action and issues related to HR, TDirector DP&C, Dr Hina A Gokhale, Director DOP, works, finance, etc. Shri Ashok Kumar, Director HRD, Rep DBF&A, The meeting was attended by Smt Nabanita R Krishnan, Rep DOP, Rep DMM and Rep DCW&E. Senior officers of Director, DP&C, Dr Hina A. Gokhale, Director, DOP, ISSA including technology heads and group heads attended Shri Ashok Kumar, Director, DHRD, Shri Alok Mall, the meeting. The Corporate Committee also interacted with Additional Director, DOP, Shri M.P. Gupta, Additional the young scientists, reps of DRTC, admin & allied cadre. Director, DBF&A, Col M. Sisodia, CCE R&D (East) Rep and Issues and concerns of the corporate office, lab and various scientists of the laboratory. cadres were discussed and the way ahead was decided.
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MRTDD facility to be established at Zirconium Complex, Tuticorin, Tamil nadu he Zirconium Complex in Tuticorin will house a Heavy Water Plant (HWP), Tuticorin and DMRL, Hyderabad pilot project for Magnesium Recycling Technology with funding provided by NFC, Hyderabad. Development & Demonstration Facility (MRTDDF). The foundation stone laying ceremony for the facility was T The technology has been developed by Defence held on 17 August in the presence of Director, DMRL, Chief Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) and the project Executive, NFC and Chief Executive, Heavy Water Board at will be jointly implemented by Zirconium Complex, Tuticorin, ZC, Pazhayakayal. The facility is expected to commence R&D operations in about two year’s time. DMRL has carried out industrial scale R&D on fused salt electrolysis of anhydrous magnesium chloride (generated as a by-product in the production of titanium/ zirconium sponge) employing both monopolar and mutlipolar cells. On recommendation of National Committee on Magnesium, the activity is being taken forward by Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) to fine tune the technology for enabling industrial implementation of the same. Dr Samir V Kamat, OS & Director, DMRL at the foundation stone laying ceremony of MRTDDF
GITAM University confers honorary doctorate DRDO chairman awarded to DRDO chief Dr S Christopher National Aeronautical Prize
r S Christopher, Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development and Chairman, DRDO was awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor of DScience at the 7th convocation ceremony of the GITAM University in Hyderabad on 17 September. he National Aeronautical Award for the year 2015 Prof Y Prabhavati in his citation address described has been awarded to Dr S. Christopher, Secretary, Dr Christopher as a rare blend of “innovation, competence, Department of Defence (R&D) & Chairman DRDO social concern and national spirit with overflowing kindness and warmth at heart”. Tin recognition of his successful generation of unavailable & critical technologies like Transmit-Receive Multi-Module (TRMM), Active Electronically Scanning Array Blood donation camps (AESA) & structurally integral, ultra light ‘Teflon-Clad Active Array Antenna Panels’ for AEW & C system. Hon’ble Union Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Ashok Gajpati Raju gave the award to Dr Christopher on the occasion of the 67th AGM of The Aeronautical Society of India held at ega blood donation camps were organised at ITR Chandipur and DEAL Dehradun on IIT Mumbai on 14 October. The award was jointly given to 31 August and 16 September respectively. Both him & Shri N.K.Gupta, former Dy. Director & Project Director blood donation camps saw an enthusiastic (Cryogenic), ISRO. M response from employees.
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now and Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE) he Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied celebrated its 48th Raising Day at HQ Manali and Sciences (DIPAS), Delhi, celebrated its 55th Raising RDC Chandigarh on 1 October with great zeal and Day on 27 September. Senthusiasm. Shri Ashwagosha Ganju, Director T Dr G Satheesh Reddy, DS, SA to RM and SASE presented a brief account of the achievements of DG (MSS), DRDO, was the Chief Guest on the occasion and the laboratory during the year and its future objectives. Dr Manas K Mandal, DS & DG (LS), was the Guest of Honour. Various laboratory level DRDO Awards were distributed Various sports events like carrom, chess, cricket, three to DRDS, DRTC, Admin and Allied category personnel leg race, musical chair and tambola were organised and large for meritorious work during the year. Sports and cultural number of DIPAS employees participated in these events. events were also organised to celebrate the occasion. In the The winners in different categories were rewarded for their evening, a colourful cultural programme was presented by efforts. Former employees of DIPAS also attended the the employees and their family members. function. The day ended with a cultural event. books and publications CI, Hyderabad organised a book release event on r Jubilee Purkayastha, Scientist-D, in 23 September, 2016 where BHVS Narayana Murthy, the Office of the Director General OS & Director RCI was the Chief Guest. He released the (Life Sciences), has published a RText Book on "Applied Impact Mechanics" Authored Dbook entitled "Bioprospecting of by Prof C. Lakshmana Rao, IIT Indigenous Bioresources of North-East India" Madras. Editors: Purkayastha, Jubilee (Ed.). The work Dr N. Vjaya Bhaskar, is a comprehensive information on the indigenous Sc-E, RCI alongwith Prof KRY bioresources of North Eastern India with the scope of bioprospecting Simha, IISc Bangalore covered for discovery and commercialisation of new important features of the book sources and products and long-term ecological and areas of applications of balance. This book offers ample information impact mechanics. about various levels of bioprospecting of Prof C. Lakshana Rao the gene pool of this Indo-Burma Mega delivered a lecture on purpose of Applied Impact Mechanics and Biodiversity Hot Spot, the North East India, Prof KRY Simha delivered a lecture on Impact Mechanics for which is endowed with huge biodiversity Engineering Design & Analysis and role of Applied Mechanics in potential for exploration and exploitation for Biology and Sports. the benefit of humankind.
18 november 2016 www.drdo.gov.in DRDO newsletter Hindi Pakhwada 2016 Defence Institute of High Altitude DFRL Mysore celebrates Research, Leh celebrates Hindi Fortnight he Defence Food Research Hindi Pakhwada 2016 Laboratory (DFRL), Mysore celebrated the Hindi Pakhwada Tduring 1-15 September.
The Valedictory Function was celebrated on 15 September in which Dr. V. Shivaprasad, Director, Central Sericulture Research and Training Institute (CSRTI), Mysore was the Chief Guest. Dr. R. K. Sharma, Scientist he Defence Institute of High Altitude Research, Leh, celebrated Hindi ‘G’ Director, DFRL presided over the Pakhwada during 14-28 September at DIHAR HQ, Leh and its detachments function while Dr. G. K. Sharma, Scientist at Partapur and Base Lab, Chandigarh to spread awareness about the ‘G’ Associate Director & Hindi Liaison TRajbhasha among employees. A number of competitions were organized on officer, DFRL welcomed the gathering. this occasion. Brigadier Rajiv Thakur, SM, Dy GOC, 3 Infantry Division, was the Chief Guest for the Opening Ceremony. Director DIHAR, Dr Bhuvnesh Kumar and Official Languages HINDI DAY CELEBRATIONS Officer, Dr Narendra Singh, Sc ‘F’ were also present during the occasion. AT RCI, HYDERABAD
Hindi Fortnight Ceremony at PXE, Chandipur he Proof & Experimental Establishment, Chandipur celebrated the Hindi Fortnight Ceremony during 5-20 September. The Ceremony was inaugurated by OS & Director, R Appavuraj. All employees along with TDirector took oath in Hindi. Competitions such as Hindi Quiz with the questions related to Art, Science, Sports, Politics, History etc. were organized. Events esearch Centre Imarat (RCI), related to Hindi Speech writing, poem recitation, debates, translation essay writing, Hyderabad organized Hindi dictation were also Day on 26 September, 2016. organized. In the RSenior Hindi Translator, RCI, Valedictory Function, Shri Kazim Ahmed gave the welcome address. messages of Home Shri T. Narasimha Rao, Sc‘G’, DOMS, Minister, Defence Vice Chairman OLIC appreciated the Minister & Chairman efforts of Hindi cell in all areas of work. DRDO were read out. A Shri BHVS Narayana Murthy, OS & special issue of “Kuchh Director RCI was the Chief Guest. In his Khatta Kuchh Mitha” address, Shri Rao stressed on effective was released by the implementation of Hindi both at Officiating Director Shri Management & Project levels. T K Biswal.
www.drdo.gov.in november 2016 19 DRDO Series DRDO Harnessing Science for Peace and Security- IX Chapter 1: The Beginning - Defence Science The article is Ninth in the Series of extracts of the monograph, “Defence Research & Development Organisation: 1958-1982”, by Shri RP Shenoy, former Director of Electronics and Radar Development Establishment (LRDE).
Dr Kothari as Scientific Adviser – Some Vignettes
r Kothari aimed to build of the country and this stood him in good Adviser. The Scientific Adviser would what is now known as a stead not only in his scientific pursuits but then find time and walk with him on the boundary less, learning also in building the NCML and interacting University grounds and with patience, Dorganisation, stripped of with senior officers of the Indian Navy. clear his doubts as he would have done for hierarchical trappings and with two-way Mr De also recalled the manner in which a younger member of his own family. He communication between him and his Dr Kothari made the young scientists get told about one occasion when he queried scientists. Almost all the scientists who into the habit of reading contemporary the Scientific Adviser about his attending had been associated with Dr Kothari in scientific journals and derive the benefits. interview boards for the selection of young the early days of the organisation and It was the Scientific Adviser’s practice to scientists for the Organisation. Dr Kothari, who were available to the author for send a note to a young scientist like him in his characteristic way explained that discussions, have provided more than stating “please speak” and enclosed with just as pillars are crucial structures for one example of interaction with Dr it there would be an extract of an article an edifice, he considered the calibre of Kothari, which bring out these aspects. from a scientific journal, or a report or the scientists recruited for the Defence The constraints of space do not allow the experimental data pertaining either to Science Organisation to be a crucial factor author to spell out all of them. his specialisation or to the problem the for its efficacy and growth. Dr Kothari’s Mr CP De, who had a long tenure young scientist was working on. Mr De reply made young Bansal realise how great as the Director of Naval, Chemical and would read not only in depth as well as a responsibility each one of them carried Metallurgical Laboratory (now renamed in breadth because he could expect a call in ensuring the future of the organisation. as Naval Material Research Laboratory), from the Scientific Adviser for an in-depth Consequently in all his endeavours, he Mumbai, and who joined as a junior discussion, and wide ranging probing at tried to live up to the expectations of Dr scientist and was placed in Mumbai the end of which if he had prepared well, Kothari. On another occasion, Dr Kothari for research in problems related to the he would come out with a feeling of having asked him to be his representative in a Indian Navy, recalled with great affection gained by the discussion and with an urge meeting called by a senior Army officer the time Dr Kothari spent in his single to do even better next time. in his area of work. The young scientist room bachelor’s quarters at the YMCA in Mr SL Bansal, who retired as a felt honoured that he has been asked to Mumbai. Whenever the Scientific Adviser Distinguished Scientist of the DRDO, attend such an important meeting and came to Mumbai from Delhi, he would attributed that whatever he had achieved prepared himself well. When he went to go to De’s room, take rest in his lodgings, in the organisation was due to the initial attend the meeting, the Army Brigadier have tea with him like any family member, training and advice he got from Dr who was chairing the meeting on learning would take the young scientist with him Kothari. He reminisced that he could that he represented the Scientific Adviser to meet eminent personalities, such as Dr go and meet Dr Kothari at the Delhi got up from the chair, welcomed him and Bhabha. In this way, the young scientist University whenever he had some doubts gave him a very respectful hearing. That came to know some of the top intellects or queries to be put to the Scientific Dr Kothari commanded respect from the
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Services for his intellectual ability was job of an Officer in Government service up work. He suggested to Ramaswamy brought home to him and it also firmed is restricted to the normal office working that in view of his training in physiology his resolve to master the subject. hours, whereas he wanted to convey to all and as soldiers do a lot of walking and Dr H Nath, a food and nutrition expert, of his colleagues that he expected them to running, he should take up studies on the who retired as Director of Life Sciences, think about their work all the time as any relationship of such parameters as the and who at 30 was the youngest Senior true scientist would do. Hence, he stated speed of walking, length of stride, energy Scientist recruited by Dr Kothari, recalled that he preferred the designation Scientist consumption, and so on, in the mechanics with a sense of nostalgia, two incidents to Scientific Officer. of walking. On another occasion, after the in his early interaction with the Scientific Dr SS Ramaswamy, a physiologist who Physiology group had moved to Jodhpur, Adviser. In the first one, when he joined joined the Defence Science Organisation and Dr Kothari was about to visit their the Organisation, Dr Kothari put him at in 1950 and who later on retired as a unit, he was asked by his senior to make ease first in his characteristic way and then member of the Atomic Energy Regulatory arrangements for the overnight stay of informed him that he being the youngest Board, had no hesitation in stating that the Scientific Adviser in the laboratory of the Senior Scientists, he would form the the scientific temper and culture that premises. Even though he was advised core group and also that he would have Dr Kothari tried to instill in him and in that he leave a few books/magazines of to take additional responsibilities such other scientists in the organisation was light reading for the Scientific Adviser to as the editorship of the Defence Science a great asset that helped him throughout glance through before retiring to bed, Dr Journal and also represent him in the his professional life and he is grateful to Ramaswamy left at his bedside table, a Materials Group formed for advising the Dr Kothari for this. He recounted how batch of newly received reports from the Technical Development Establishment Professor Kothari, in spite of being a Food and Nutrition Laboratory of the US at Kanpur. Dr Nath felt elated as well pure theoretical physicist, mastered in Army in the hope that it might interest the as honoured that he was singled out for a very short time the essentials of the Scientific Adviser. To the surprise of the shouldering additional responsibility and multi- discipline aspects of defence young scientist when he met Dr Kothari he resolved to work harder so that the science and was able to guide and direct in the morning, the latter commended Scientific Adviser would not feel let down the scientists on which aspects that they him for his thoughtfulness in leaving the by him. On another occasion, he queried should undertake work in their areas of reports at his bedside and stated that the the Scientific Adviser why he preferred to specialisation. On joining the organisation subject matter of the reports would form designate his colleagues in the Defence young Ramaswamy queried Dr Kothari the topic of his address that morning. Science Organisation as Scientists instead about the work he could undertake in the Dr Ramsawamy recalled with a sense of of the normal designation, Scientific absence of laboratory facilities. Dr Kothari awe, the way that Dr Kothari grasped the Officers. Dr Kothari took time to explain in his gentle ways pointed out to him that essentials in a totally different area in such to his junior colleague in his own way as a scientist, his greatest asset was his a short time and presented it cogently and the reasons behind it. Dr Kothari said thinking capacity and that lack of facilities succinctly to the audience without losing that as understood in the country, the should not hold him back from taking their attention.
personnel news New Accounts Office at DRL, Quotable Quote Tezpur Aaw rd Winner K Rambabu The new accounts office Promoted “Look at the sky. We (R&D) in the premise K. Rambabu, are not alone. The of DRL, Tezpur Sc ‘G’, RCI has was inaugurated by been promoted whole universe is Shri Upendra Sah, as Sc ‘H’ with IDAS, PCDA (R&D) on 6 September. effect from 20, friendly to us and Shri Sah, in his inaugural address, said September 2016. He conspires only to give the pending demand of the laboratory joined IRDE, Dehradun as Sc ‘B’ had been fulfilled and the office will cater in 1983 and subsequently served the best to those who to the needs of the officers and staff. On in DRDL and RCI. K Rambabu is a dream and work.” this occasion, Dr PS Raju, Director DRL recipient of DRDO’s Agni Award for delivered welcome address highlighting Excellence in Self-Reliance 2002. - Dr APJ Abdul Kalam the achievements of the laboratory.
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Capsule Course for Air Force personnel at DRDE, Gwalior special five-day CBRN Capsule Course for Indian Air Force personnel was A organised at Defence Research & Development Establishment (DRDE), Gwalior during 5-9 September. Twenty six officers and air warriors from different wings of Indian Air Force participated in the course, which covered topics ranging from detection, protection, decontamination, threat perceptions and counter measures for chemical and DRDE Faculty and participants from Indian Air Force Services during the Course biological warfare agents. Senior faculty members and experts in the relevant Sc ‘F’ was the Course Director. Dr Lokendra Singh, OS & Director, DRDE distributed fields delivered the lectures. Dr A. K. Goel, the certificates.
Military Operations Course Administrative at ITM, Mussoorie Management Course at PXE SSA, Delhi organised a special course on Military he Proof & Experimental Establishment, Chandipur Operations & Tactics for Systems Analyses at Institute organised a training course on Administrative of Technology Management, DRDO, Mussoorie during Management with Creativity for administrative staff I25-29 July. Tand officers during 8-12 August. ITM was established in 1962. The core mandate of the Topics like Common problems faced by Lab Administrative Institute is to organise and impart state-of-the-art training personnel, Innovative and Creative Thinking, Attitudinal in areas related to techno-managerial aspects of handling role in successful Proactive Administration, Creativity programs and projects in the organisation. and its importance in decision making, e-governance in The course on Military Operations & Tactics for Systems administration, Ethics in Administrative Management, Role Analyses was designed to give insight into operations & of a leader in success of team activities, Temporary Duty tactics of tri-services followed by systems analyses, modeling entitlement, Rules on availing LTC in Central Government & simulation and war gaming aspects handled at ISSA. Service, Service Book and Documentation – Role and their 24 participants attended the course. maintenance, National Pension System, Leave rules and The invited faculty delivered the talk on introduction to different case studies, Role of empathy on problem solving organization, role, operations and tactics of respective services. etc., were dealt by expert faculties.
Organisation of CEP on “Optical Tracking for Evaluation of Weapon System” at ITR, Chandipur CEP course on Ahmedabad was the chief guest in the “Optical Tracking for inaugural programme. evaluation of Weapon The course aimed to update the A System” was organized knowledge of the participants on the at ITR, Chandipur during latest trends of optical tracking. Various 29 August to 02 September 2016. topics related to Optical Tracking Dr B.K. Das, Outstanding Scientist were covered during the course. and Director, ITR inaugurated the Distinguished faculties and experts from IIT Kharagpur and ITR Chandipur course. Dr D R M Samudraiah, ISRO, ISRO, Ahemedabad, IRDE, Dehradun, delivered the lectures.
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