The Indian Government-run aerospace and defence firm Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will display what they call an 'Aatmanirbhar (self-reliant) Formation' flight, comprising 15 made-in India helicopters, at the Aero India show in Bengaluru in the southern state of Karnataka. The formation will comprise all variants of the Advanced Light Helicopter(ALH), 'Prachand' Light Combat Helicopter and Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), all of which are manufactured by HAL, in India. Held in the city of Bengaluru, the biennial aerospace show is touted as Asia's largest aerospace and defence show.

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In addition to the rotary wing aircraft (helicopters), HAL will also be exhibiting fixed wing aircraft such as the Light Combat Aircraft 'Tejas' fighter's twin seater variant, Hawk-i, Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT) and Hindustan Turbo Trainer (HTT)-40 aircraft. "HAL will showcase its full spectrum training capabilities and display for the first time, the scale model of Hindustan Lead in Fighter Trainer (HLFT)-42."&nbsp;

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HLFT-42 is the ‘Next Gen Supersonic Trainer’ that will play a critical role in modern combat aircraft training with state-of-the-art avionics like Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA), Electronic Warfare (EW) Suite, Infrared Search and Track (IRST) with Fly by Wire control (FBW) system," the company said.

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At its indoor pavilion, HAL will showcase the scale model of Indian Multi Role Helicopter (IMRH),&nbsp;Next generation HLFT-42 and models of LCA Mk 2, Hindustan Turbo-shaft Engine-1200, RUAV, LCA Trainer, Hindustan-228, etc. The outdoor display by HAL will feature Rotary wing products LUH and ALH Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) variant. In addition, civil certified Dornier-228 will be showcased for utilisation in the commercial flying sector.

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The Indian Government-run aerospace and defence firm Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will display what they call an 'Aatmanirbhar (self-reliant) Formation' flight, comprising 15 made-in India helicopters, at the Aero India show in Bengaluru in the southern state of Karnataka.

The Indian Government-run aerospace and defence firm Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will display what they call an 'Aatmanirbhar (self-reliant) Formation' flight, comprising 15 made-in India helicopters, at the Aero India show in Bengaluru in the southern state of Karnataka. The formation will comprise all variants of the Advanced Light Helicopter(ALH), 'Prachand' Light Combat Helicopter and Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), all of which are manufactured by HAL, in India. Held in the city of Bengaluru, the biennial aerospace show is touted as Asia's largest aerospace and defence show. In addition to the rotary wing aircraft (helicopters), HAL will also be exhibiting fixed wing aircraft such as the Light Combat Aircraft 'Tejas' fighter's twin seater variant, Hawk-i, Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT) and Hindustan Turbo Trainer (HTT)-40 aircraft. "HAL will showcase its full spectrum training capabilities and display for the first time, the scale model of Hindustan Lead in Fighter Trainer (HLFT)-42." Also read | Indian govt-run Aerospace firm HAL hands over indigenous, multi-role ALH Mk3 helicopter to Mauritius HLFT-42 is the ‘Next Gen Supersonic Trainer’ that will play a critical role in modern combat aircraft training with state-of-the-art avionics like Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA), Electronic Warfare (EW) Suite, Infrared Search and Track (IRST) with Fly by Wire control (FBW) system," the company said. Also watch | Indian govt eases norms for travellers from China & 5 other countries At its indoor pavilion, HAL will showcase the scale model of Indian Multi Role Helicopter (IMRH), Next generation HLFT-42 and models of LCA Mk 2, Hindustan Turbo-shaft Engine-1200, RUAV, LCA Trainer, Hindustan-228, etc. The outdoor display by HAL will feature Rotary wing products LUH and ALH Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) variant. In addition, civil certified Dornier-228 will be showcased for utilisation in the commercial flying sector. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

15 made-in-India helicopters of aerospace firm HAL to fly in formation at Aero India

A joint operation between the Indian Coast Guard and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence led to the recovery of 17.7 kg of gold, via a diving operation in the waters near the India-Sri Lanka Maritime boundary. According to the authorities, the action was carried out based on intelligence inputs.&nbsp;

Indian Coast Guard Station Mandapam, Tamil Nadu, deployed Interceptor Boat C-432 on February 7, for a period of two days, to maintain surveillance in the Gulf of Mannar on February 8, the boat followed and intercepted a suspicious boat that was escaping at a high speed. On boarding and rummaging the vessel, the suspected contraband was not found.&nbsp;

Later, a diving operation carried out by the Indian Coast Guard in a certain area, led to the recovery of the gold from the sea bed. The fishing boat and its three-member crew have been handed over to Coastal Security Group, Mandapam for further legal action.&nbsp;

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Indian Coast Guard and DRI recover 17.7 kg gold worth $1.2mn from mid-sea

The 6 hours 30-minute countdown to Friday's 9:18 am launch of India's SSLV-D2 mission would commence at 2:48 am on Friday, February 10th. This will mark the first space rocket launch for India in the calendar year 2023 and also the second flight of the newest and lightest Indian rocket, the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV). Notably, the maiden launch of SSLV on August 7,&nbsp;2022 had failed and Friday's launch attempt will be an opportunity for ISRO to establish the capability of their newest launch vehicle. The rocket will lift off from the first launch pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Andhra Pradesh.

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In terms of technical specifications, the SSLV is a three-stage Launch Vehicle configured with three Solid Propulsion Stages and a liquid propulsion-based Velocity Trimming Module (VTM) as a terminal stage. SSLV measures 2m in diameter and 34m in length, with lift-off weight of nearly 120 tonnes. SSLV is capable of launching 500kg payloads in orbits 500km above the earth's surface. The key features of SSLV are low-cost, with low turn-around time, flexibility in accommodating multiple satellites, launch on-demand feasibility, minimal launch infrastructure requirements, etc.

SSLV is a simple and easy-to-build rocket when compared to ISRO's routine launchers such as the PSLV, GSLV and LVM3. The SSLV is a rocket that is powered almost entirely by solid fuel, whereas the PSLV is powered by solid and liquid fuels and the GSLV series of rockets are powered by solid, liquid and cryogenic fuels. Being powered by solid fuel also means that the SSLV rocket stages can be assembled at short notice or even be stored with fuel onboard. It is said that it takes less than a week for a handful of engineers and technicians to assemble the SSLV, in contrast with hundreds of personnel and anywhere between 30-45 days for assembling India's larger rockets.

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Generally, the first two or three flights of a new rocket are known as "developmental flights". These are opportunities for the rocket to showcase its real-world performance and worthiness as a dependable launcher. While several aspects of a rocket's flight can be simulated and studied, the experience and scientific data gained from a launch are most crucial to understand the characteristics of the vehicle. Following two or three developmental flights, the rocket is declared operational and is used for routine missions.&nbsp;

During the maiden launch, a vibration disturbance caused during the vehicle's second stage separation affected the on-board sensors data and software built into the rocket had taken corrective actions to perform the satellite injection. However, the satellites were not injected into the requisite orbit and also lacked the velocity to remain in a stable orbit. This meant that the payloads were lost and the mission was unsuccessful, though many of the vehicle's flight parameters were demonstrated well.

During Friday's mission, the SSLV would be injecting India's EOS-7, an Earth Observation Satellite that weighs 156.3kg and two passenger satellites Janus-1(weighing 10.2kg) from the USA and student satellite AzaadiSAT-2 (weighing 8.8kg) into a 450km circular orbit.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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The 6 hours 30-minute countdown to Friday's 9:18 am launch of India's SSLV-D2 mission would commence at 2:48 am on Friday, February 10th. This will mark the first space rocket launch for India in the calendar year 2023 and also the second flight of the newest and lightest Indian rocket, the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV).

The 6 hours 30-minute countdown to Friday's 9:18 am launch of India's SSLV-D2 mission would commence at 2:48 am on Friday, February 10th. This will mark the first space rocket launch for India in the calendar year 2023 and also the second flight of the newest and lightest Indian rocket, the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV). Notably, the maiden launch of SSLV on August 7, 2022 had failed and Friday's launch attempt will be an opportunity for ISRO to establish the capability of their newest launch vehicle. The rocket will lift off from the first launch pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Andhra Pradesh. ALSO READ | ISRO to launch Aditya-L1, India’s first mission to study the sun, by June-July: Chairman In terms of technical specifications, the SSLV is a three-stage Launch Vehicle configured with three Solid Propulsion Stages and a liquid propulsion-based Velocity Trimming Module (VTM) as a terminal stage. SSLV measures 2m in diameter and 34m in length, with lift-off weight of nearly 120 tonnes. SSLV is capable of launching 500kg payloads in orbits 500km above the earth's surface. The key features of SSLV are low-cost, with low turn-around time, flexibility in accommodating multiple satellites, launch on-demand feasibility, minimal launch infrastructure requirements, etc. SSLV is a simple and easy-to-build rocket when compared to ISRO's routine launchers such as the PSLV, GSLV and LVM3. The SSLV is a rocket that is powered almost entirely by solid fuel, whereas the PSLV is powered by solid and liquid fuels and the GSLV series of rockets are powered by solid, liquid and cryogenic fuels. Being powered by solid fuel also means that the SSLV rocket stages can be assembled at short notice or even be stored with fuel onboard. It is said that it takes less than a week for a handful of engineers and technicians to assemble the SSLV, in contrast with hundreds of personnel and anywhere between 30-45 days for assembling India's larger rockets. WATCH | WION Dispatch | ISRO's 5 launch missions of the year 2022 Generally, the first two or three flights of a new rocket are known as "developmental flights". These are opportunities for the rocket to showcase its real-world performance and worthiness as a dependable launcher. While several aspects of a rocket's flight can be simulated and studied, the experience and scientific data gained from a launch are most crucial to understand the characteristics of the vehicle. Following two or three developmental flights, the rocket is declared operational and is used for routine missions. During the maiden launch, a vibration disturbance caused during the vehicle's second stage separation affected the on-board sensors data and software built into the rocket had taken corrective actions to perform the satellite injection. However, the satellites were not injected into the requisite orbit and also lacked the velocity to remain in a stable orbit. This meant that the payloads were lost and the mission was unsuccessful, though many of the vehicle's flight parameters were demonstrated well. During Friday's mission, the SSLV would be injecting India's EOS-7, an Earth Observation Satellite that weighs 156.3kg and two passenger satellites Janus-1(weighing 10.2kg) from the USA and student satellite AzaadiSAT-2 (weighing 8.8kg) into a 450km circular orbit. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Countdown for ISRO's first launch mission of 2023 SSLV-D2 to commence on Friday

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) has been a major cause for concern in the computing chip industry, as it causes unexpected destruction of semiconductor devices. The ESD phenomenon is a high-current and short-duration event caused by the transfer of electrostatic charge between two surfaces or bodies. It can happen due to human handling of chips and even robotic handling of chips. It is to develop ESD protection that South Korean Electronics giant Samsung's semiconductor arm and the Indian Institute of Science have joined hands.&nbsp;

The partnership seeks to build cutting-edge ESD device solutions to protect ultra-high-speed serial interfaces in advanced Integrated Circuits (ICs) and system-on-chip (SoC) products. An integrated circuit refers to a circuit compressed into a small-sized chip, whereas a system-on-chip has computer-like capabilities and can run an operating system.&nbsp;The related research will be carried out by Professor&nbsp;Mayank Shrivastava’s group at the Department of Electronic Systems Engineering (DESE), IISc. Solutions arising from this research will be deployed in Samsung’s advanced process nodes, said the company.&nbsp;

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The research agreement was exchanged by Balajee Sowrirajan, CVP &amp; MD at Samsung Semiconductor India Research, Bengaluru, and Prof Govindan Rangarajan, Director, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), in the presence of delegates from Samsung and IISc. "Our goal is also to increase capacity building through training programmes at the postgraduate level, opening up opportunities for students to pursue industry internships, and encourage entrepreneurial ventures by young researchers,"&nbsp;said Balajee Sowrirajan, CVP &amp; MD, SSIR.

ICs and SoCs are essential for any electronic system, large or small. However,&nbsp;they are very susceptible to ESD failures, especially those developed using advanced nanoscale CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) technologies. The majority of IC chip failures and field returns are attributed to ESD failures. This is also rare expertise and industries holding the art of designing ESD protection devices and interface concepts lead the market. Thus, R&amp;D in ESD technology for highly reliable interfaces and SoCs that operate at low power and high speed is an integral part of the semiconductor innovation effort. IISc is one of the few institutes in the world leading ESD device research.

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"We have been collaborating extensively with semiconductor industries worldwide on advanced nanoelectronics technologies, including solutions to ESD reliability threats to advanced SoCs. We have carried out both fundamental and applied research on ESD protection devices, with a strong emphasis on creating practical solutions for the semiconductor industry in a range of technology nodes,” said Mayank, who heads the MSDLab, and will be leading this collaborative effort.

Samsung Semiconductor India Research, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, is the technology hub enabling innovative growth in both hardware development as well as software-powered solutions in semiconductor technologies.

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Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) has been a major cause for concern in the computing chip industry, as it causes unexpected destruction of semiconductor devices. The ESD phenomenon is a high-current and short-duration event caused by the transfer of electrostatic charge between two surfaces or bodies.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) has been a major cause for concern in the computing chip industry, as it causes unexpected destruction of semiconductor devices. The ESD phenomenon is a high-current and short-duration event caused by the transfer of electrostatic charge between two surfaces or bodies. It can happen due to human handling of chips and even robotic handling of chips. It is to develop ESD protection that South Korean Electronics giant Samsung's semiconductor arm and the Indian Institute of Science have joined hands. The partnership seeks to build cutting-edge ESD device solutions to protect ultra-high-speed serial interfaces in advanced Integrated Circuits (ICs) and system-on-chip (SoC) products. An integrated circuit refers to a circuit compressed into a small-sized chip, whereas a system-on-chip has computer-like capabilities and can run an operating system. The related research will be carried out by Professor Mayank Shrivastava’s group at the Department of Electronic Systems Engineering (DESE), IISc. Solutions arising from this research will be deployed in Samsung’s advanced process nodes, said the company. Also read | Boeing to exhibit Apache attack helicopter simulator, at Aero India 2023 The research agreement was exchanged by Balajee Sowrirajan, CVP & MD at Samsung Semiconductor India Research, Bengaluru, and Prof Govindan Rangarajan, Director, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), in the presence of delegates from Samsung and IISc. "Our goal is also to increase capacity building through training programmes at the postgraduate level, opening up opportunities for students to pursue industry internships, and encourage entrepreneurial ventures by young researchers," said Balajee Sowrirajan, CVP & MD, SSIR. ICs and SoCs are essential for any electronic system, large or small. However, they are very susceptible to ESD failures, especially those developed using advanced nanoscale CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) technologies. The majority of IC chip failures and field returns are attributed to ESD failures. This is also rare expertise and industries holding the art of designing ESD protection devices and interface concepts lead the market. Thus, R&D in ESD technology for highly reliable interfaces and SoCs that operate at low power and high speed is an integral part of the semiconductor innovation effort. IISc is one of the few institutes in the world leading ESD device research. Also read | Garuda Aerospace's made-in-India drones to aid New Delhi's rescue efforts in Turkey "We have been collaborating extensively with semiconductor industries worldwide on advanced nanoelectronics technologies, including solutions to ESD reliability threats to advanced SoCs. We have carried out both fundamental and applied research on ESD protection devices, with a strong emphasis on creating practical solutions for the semiconductor industry in a range of technology nodes,” said Mayank, who heads the MSDLab, and will be leading this collaborative effort. Samsung Semiconductor India Research, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, is the technology hub enabling innovative growth in both hardware development as well as software-powered solutions in semiconductor technologies. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Samsung's semiconductor division ties up with IISc for R&D on safeguarding computing chips

French aerospace and defence firm Thales will be exhibiting a host of military and commercial aviation and earth observation hardware at the Aero India 2023 event that is to take place in Bengaluru from February 13 to 17. Radars, Very Short-Range Air Defence Systems (VSHORADS), anti-drone systems, and mini-unmanned aerial vehicles are the categories of products that will be showcased in the week-long defence and aerospace exhibition, which is said to be the largest in Asia.&nbsp;

The company said that it has a workforce of more than 1800 employees in the Indian cities of Noida and Bengaluru, where their Global Engineering Centres focus on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. 
 
"Working today with 75 suppliers, generating more than 1900 indirect jobs in India, Thales has expanded locally with joint ventures and other partnerships, such as with Bharat Dynamics Limited to manufacture 60 per cent&nbsp;of the Laser Beam Riding Man-portable air defence system (MANPAD LBRM) system, a top product that Thales will display at the show alongside other defence equipment with local content." In layman's terms, MANPAD are portable, shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles that pose a threat to low-flying aircraft and helicopters. 
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"Thales will showcase its airborne optronics capability: the 2-in-1 targeting &amp; reconnaissance&nbsp;pod TALIOS (Targeting Long-range Identification Optronic System), Under the navigations segment, the TopAxyz inertial navigation system for air, naval and land transport will be featured. In support of the Indian Navy, Thales will showcase Sonoflash, a new generation of sonobuoy that strengthens anti-submarine warfare capabilities", the company said.

For the Indian civil aviation sector, Thales looks to offer its 'AVANT Up', an inflight entertainment solution. On the drones and anti-drone systems front, the firm will be exhibiting the&nbsp;Spyranger drones, counter-unmanned aerial vehicle solutions that detect, classify and neutralise micro- and mini-drones to protect people, secure critical infrastructure, etc.

“As we celebrate 70 years in India, Thales is eager to pursue its long-standing commitment to partner with India in its big ambitions, including the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliant India) vision. We are fully committed and mobilised to continue supporting the modernisation and indigenisation efforts that are underway in the Indian aerospace and defence sector,”&nbsp;said Ashish Saraf, Thales' India VP and Country Director.

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French aerospace and defence firm Thales will be exhibiting a host of military and commercial aviation and earth observation hardware at the Aero India 2023 event that is to take place in Bengaluru from February 13 to 17.

French aerospace and defence firm Thales will be exhibiting a host of military and commercial aviation and earth observation hardware at the Aero India 2023 event that is to take place in Bengaluru from February 13 to 17. Radars, Very Short-Range Air Defence Systems (VSHORADS), anti-drone systems, and mini-unmanned aerial vehicles are the categories of products that will be showcased in the week-long defence and aerospace exhibition, which is said to be the largest in Asia. The company said that it has a workforce of more than 1800 employees in the Indian cities of Noida and Bengaluru, where their Global Engineering Centres focus on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. "Working today with 75 suppliers, generating more than 1900 indirect jobs in India, Thales has expanded locally with joint ventures and other partnerships, such as with Bharat Dynamics Limited to manufacture 60 per cent of the Laser Beam Riding Man-portable air defence system (MANPAD LBRM) system, a top product that Thales will display at the show alongside other defence equipment with local content." In layman's terms, MANPAD are portable, shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles that pose a threat to low-flying aircraft and helicopters. "Thales will showcase its airborne optronics capability: the 2-in-1 targeting & reconnaissance pod TALIOS (Targeting Long-range Identification Optronic System), Under the navigations segment, the TopAxyz inertial navigation system for air, naval and land transport will be featured. In support of the Indian Navy, Thales will showcase Sonoflash, a new generation of sonobuoy that strengthens anti-submarine warfare capabilities", the company said. For the Indian civil aviation sector, Thales looks to offer its 'AVANT Up', an inflight entertainment solution. On the drones and anti-drone systems front, the firm will be exhibiting the Spyranger drones, counter-unmanned aerial vehicle solutions that detect, classify and neutralise micro- and mini-drones to protect people, secure critical infrastructure, etc. “As we celebrate 70 years in India, Thales is eager to pursue its long-standing commitment to partner with India in its big ambitions, including the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliant India) vision. We are fully committed and mobilised to continue supporting the modernisation and indigenisation efforts that are underway in the Indian aerospace and defence sector,” said Ashish Saraf, Thales' India VP and Country Director. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

French defence firm Thales to exhibit solutions for Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, at Aero India

India's&nbsp;National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams conducting rescue and operations in earthquake-hit Turkey will be aided by Indian eyes-in-the-sky, in the form of indigenous drones. Based on a formal request from the NDRF, Chennai-based drone firm Garuda Aerospace has mobilised two drones for catering to airborne surveillance, thermal imaging, and delivery of essential goods to hard-to-reach locations. The drones are being flown to Turkey on an aircraft of the Indian Air Force and are expected to reach the destination late at night, Indian time.

Speaking to WION, Garuda Aerospace CEO &amp; Founder Agnishwar Jayaprakash&nbsp;said that their lightest drone 'Droni' would be utilised for surveillance in the most affected areas. They will help&nbsp;identify locations where victims could be trapped under rubble. In addition to this, their heavier drone — 'Kisan Drone' — would help in carrying medicines, emergency supplies and food for the victims.&nbsp;

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Garuda Aerospace's 'Kisan Drone' recently received type certification and Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO) approval from the Indian Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The company said that they were the first in the country to get these approvals.

The firm had earlier deployed its drones for rescue and relief operations in several parts of India, including the Chamoli glacier&nbsp;burst at Uttarakhand, and locust control operation in Rajasthan. During the pandemic, these drones were also used to deliver medicines and vaccines to hospitals.

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India's National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams conducting rescue and operations in earthquake-hit Turkey will be aided by Indian eyes-in-the-sky, in the form of indigenous drones.

India's National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams conducting rescue and operations in earthquake-hit Turkey will be aided by Indian eyes-in-the-sky, in the form of indigenous drones. Based on a formal request from the NDRF, Chennai-based drone firm Garuda Aerospace has mobilised two drones for catering to airborne surveillance, thermal imaging, and delivery of essential goods to hard-to-reach locations. The drones are being flown to Turkey on an aircraft of the Indian Air Force and are expected to reach the destination late at night, Indian time. Speaking to WION, Garuda Aerospace CEO & Founder Agnishwar Jayaprakash said that their lightest drone 'Droni' would be utilised for surveillance in the most affected areas. They will help identify locations where victims could be trapped under rubble. In addition to this, their heavier drone — 'Kisan Drone' — would help in carrying medicines, emergency supplies and food for the victims. 2 Made-in-india drones from @garuda_india to aid @NDRFHQ search& rescue ops in #Turkey , already 4 C17 Globemaster III aircraft from @IAF_MCC has transported men &material, dogs for ops in aftermath of #TurkeyEarthquake 1 drone for thermal imaging&surveillance,1 for delivery pic.twitter.com/3CCkz71Nry — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) February 8, 2023 × Garuda Aerospace's 'Kisan Drone' recently received type certification and Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO) approval from the Indian Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The company said that they were the first in the country to get these approvals. The firm had earlier deployed its drones for rescue and relief operations in several parts of India, including the Chamoli glacier burst at Uttarakhand, and locust control operation in Rajasthan. During the pandemic, these drones were also used to deliver medicines and vaccines to hospitals. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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American aerospace giant Boeing, a major player in the Indian defence and commercial aviation sector will be exhibiting the simulator of their Apache AH-64 attack helicopters, at the Aero India aviation exhibition in Bengaluru. During the exhibition that goes on from February 13-17, the firm will also be exhibiting scale models of their offering such as, P8I Maritime surveillance and Anti-submarine warfare aircraft, CH-47 Chinook tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter, 737, 787 Dreamliner and the 777X.&nbsp;

Boeing's carrier-based fighter aircraft the F/A-18 Super Hornet and the French Dassault Rafale-M are close contenders for the Indian Navy's fighter jet requirements. It is expected that Boeing will showcase the F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter aircraft at the event.&nbsp;

According to Boeing, the company will be focusing their presence at Aero India 2023 on investments in growing local services and capabilities, workforce development and partnerships in support of India’s 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'(self-reliant) vision. A key strategic goal for Boeing in India is to strengthen and leverage local talent and its growing network of more than 300 supplier partners, said the firm.&nbsp;

"The Indian aerospace and defence industry is poised for growth and offers significant opportunities for Boeing with our proven portfolio of products and services," said Salil Gupte, president, of Boeing India.&nbsp;

"Boeing is committed to supporting and enabling this progress with a vision to bring the best of Boeing to India and take the best of India to the world," he added.&nbsp;

The joint venture between Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) recently delivered the first fuselage for six AH-64 Apache attack helicopters ordered by the Indian Army from its facility in Hyderabad. TBAL has produced and supplied Boeing’s Apache final assembly plant in Mesa, Arizona with over 190 fuselages.&nbsp;

Boeing said it is expanding its support for local customers in India by establishing an ecosystem of comprehensive support packages and indigenous maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities with partners through the Boeing India Repair Development and Sustainment (BIRDS) program.

At present, India's armed forces operate 11 C-17 Globemaster III strategic transporters, 22 AH-64 Apache attack helicopters (with six more on order), 15 CH-47 Chinook helicopters, and 12 P-8I maritime surveillance aircraft. In addition to this, the Government owns and operates three VVIP aircraft, and two Head of State aircraft. More than 150 Boeing airplanes, including the Next-Generation 737, 737 MAX, 757, 777, and 787 Dreamliner, are operated by India’s leading commercial airlines. Boeing's annual sourcing from India stands at over $1 billion and the firm employs over 5,000 people in India, and more than 13,000 people work with its supply chain partners.&nbsp;

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American aerospace giant Boeing, a major player in the Indian defence and commercial aviation sector will be exhibiting the simulator of their Apache AH-64 attack helicopters, at the Aero India aviation exhibition in Bengaluru. During the exhibition that goes on from February 13-17, the firm will also be exhibiting scale models of their offering such as, P8I Maritime surveillance and Anti-submarine warfare aircraft, CH-47 Chinook tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter, 737, 787 Dreamliner and the 777X. Boeing's carrier-based fighter aircraft the F/A-18 Super Hornet and the French Dassault Rafale-M are close contenders for the Indian Navy's fighter jet requirements. It is expected that Boeing will showcase the F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter aircraft at the event. According to Boeing, the company will be focusing their presence at Aero India 2023 on investments in growing local services and capabilities, workforce development and partnerships in support of India’s 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'(self-reliant) vision. A key strategic goal for Boeing in India is to strengthen and leverage local talent and its growing network of more than 300 supplier partners, said the firm. "The Indian aerospace and defence industry is poised for growth and offers significant opportunities for Boeing with our proven portfolio of products and services," said Salil Gupte, president, of Boeing India. "Boeing is committed to supporting and enabling this progress with a vision to bring the best of Boeing to India and take the best of India to the world," he added. The joint venture between Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) recently delivered the first fuselage for six AH-64 Apache attack helicopters ordered by the Indian Army from its facility in Hyderabad. TBAL has produced and supplied Boeing’s Apache final assembly plant in Mesa, Arizona with over 190 fuselages. Boeing said it is expanding its support for local customers in India by establishing an ecosystem of comprehensive support packages and indigenous maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities with partners through the Boeing India Repair Development and Sustainment (BIRDS) program. At present, India's armed forces operate 11 C-17 Globemaster III strategic transporters, 22 AH-64 Apache attack helicopters (with six more on order), 15 CH-47 Chinook helicopters, and 12 P-8I maritime surveillance aircraft. In addition to this, the Government owns and operates three VVIP aircraft, and two Head of State aircraft. More than 150 Boeing airplanes, including the Next-Generation 737, 737 MAX, 757, 777, and 787 Dreamliner, are operated by India’s leading commercial airlines. Boeing's annual sourcing from India stands at over $1 billion and the firm employs over 5,000 people in India, and more than 13,000 people work with its supply chain partners. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for the second developmental flight of its newest and smallest orbital-class rocket, the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle(SSLV).

The launch is scheduled for 9.18 am (local time) Friday, from India's spaceport at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, in southern Andhra Pradesh state.

Based on the important lessons learnt from the setback faced by the maiden launch on August 7, 2022, several changes have been made to the rocket's sub-systems to ensure flawless flight.&nbsp;

Generally, the first two or three flights of a new rocket are known as "developmental flights". These are opportunities for the rocket to showcase its real-world performance and worthiness as a dependable launcher.

While several aspects of a rocket's flight can be simulated and studied, the experience and scientific data gained from a launch are crucial to understanding the characteristics of the vehicle. Following two or three developmental flights, the rocket is declared operational and is used for routine missions.&nbsp;

SSLV is a simple and easy-to-build rocket when compared to ISRO's routine launchers such as the PSLV, GSLV and LVM3. The SSLV is a rocket that is powered almost entirely by solid fuel, whereas the PSLV is powered by solid and liquid fuels and the GSLV series of rockets are powered by solid, liquid and cryogenic fuels.

Being powered by solid fuel also means that the SSLV rocket stages can be assembled at short notice or even be stored with onboard fuel. It is said that it takes less than a week for a handful of engineers and technicians to assemble the SSLV, in contrast with hundreds of personnel and anywhere between 30-45 days for assembling India's larger rockets.

In terms of technical specifications, the&nbsp;SSLV is a three-stage launch vehicle configured with three solid propulsion stages and a liquid propulsion-based velocity trimming module (VTM) as a terminal stage.

SSLV measures 2m in diameter and 34m in length, with a lift-off weight of nearly 120 tonnes. It is capable of launching 500kg payloads in orbits 500km above the earth's surface. The key features of SSLV are low-cost with low turn-around time, flexibility in accommodating multiple satellites, launch on-demand feasibility, minimal launch infrastructure requirements, etc.

During the maiden launch, a vibration disturbance caused during the vehicle's second stage separation affected the onboard sensors data and software built into the rocket had taken corrective actions to perform the satellite injection.

However, the satellites were not injected into the requisite orbit and also lacked the velocity to remain in a stable orbit. This meant that the payloads were lost and the mission was unsuccessful, though many of the vehicle's flight parameters were demonstrated well.

During Friday's mission, the SSLV would be injecting India's EOS-7, an Earth Observation Satellite and two passenger satellites Janus-1 from USA and student satellite AzaadiSAT-2 into a 450km circular orbit.&nbsp;

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for the second developmental flight of its newest and smallest orbital-class rocket, the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle(SSLV). The launch is scheduled for 9.18 am (local time) Friday, from India's spaceport at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, in southern Andhra Pradesh state. Based on the important lessons learnt from the setback faced by the maiden launch on August 7, 2022, several changes have been made to the rocket's sub-systems to ensure flawless flight. Generally, the first two or three flights of a new rocket are known as "developmental flights". These are opportunities for the rocket to showcase its real-world performance and worthiness as a dependable launcher. While several aspects of a rocket's flight can be simulated and studied, the experience and scientific data gained from a launch are crucial to understanding the characteristics of the vehicle. Following two or three developmental flights, the rocket is declared operational and is used for routine missions. SSLV is a simple and easy-to-build rocket when compared to ISRO's routine launchers such as the PSLV, GSLV and LVM3. The SSLV is a rocket that is powered almost entirely by solid fuel, whereas the PSLV is powered by solid and liquid fuels and the GSLV series of rockets are powered by solid, liquid and cryogenic fuels. Being powered by solid fuel also means that the SSLV rocket stages can be assembled at short notice or even be stored with onboard fuel. It is said that it takes less than a week for a handful of engineers and technicians to assemble the SSLV, in contrast with hundreds of personnel and anywhere between 30-45 days for assembling India's larger rockets. In terms of technical specifications, the SSLV is a three-stage launch vehicle configured with three solid propulsion stages and a liquid propulsion-based velocity trimming module (VTM) as a terminal stage. SSLV measures 2m in diameter and 34m in length, with a lift-off weight of nearly 120 tonnes. It is capable of launching 500kg payloads in orbits 500km above the earth's surface. The key features of SSLV are low-cost with low turn-around time, flexibility in accommodating multiple satellites, launch on-demand feasibility, minimal launch infrastructure requirements, etc. During the maiden launch, a vibration disturbance caused during the vehicle's second stage separation affected the onboard sensors data and software built into the rocket had taken corrective actions to perform the satellite injection. However, the satellites were not injected into the requisite orbit and also lacked the velocity to remain in a stable orbit. This meant that the payloads were lost and the mission was unsuccessful, though many of the vehicle's flight parameters were demonstrated well. During Friday's mission, the SSLV would be injecting India's EOS-7, an Earth Observation Satellite and two passenger satellites Janus-1 from USA and student satellite AzaadiSAT-2 into a 450km circular orbit. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

After failure on maiden flight, India all set for new SSLV rocket launch on Feb 10

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the country's largest helicopter factory, owned and operated by the government-run defence and aerospace firm Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Spread across 615 acres, the factory aims to be a one-stop solution for all helicopter requirements in India.&nbsp;

Situated at Tumakuru in Karnataka, the factory will initially build the indigenous Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), a three-tonne class multipurpose chopper powered by a single engine. The facility's initial capacity of rolling out 30 helicopters per year is said to be scalable to 60 and eventually 90 helicopters per year.&nbsp;

"After initially producing LUHs, the factory will be augmented to produce Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) and Indian Multirole Helicopters (IMRHs). In future, the facility will also be used for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) of the LCH, LUH, Advanced Light Helicopter and IMRH" said HAL.&nbsp;

The firm has ambitious plans to produce more than 1,000 helicopters in the range of 3-15 tonnes, with a total business of more than Rs.4lakh crores over a two-decade period. Notably, the new factory is also in proximity to the existing HAL facilities in the city of Bengaluru, widely regarded as India's aerospace and IT hub.&nbsp;

The newly inaugurated facility is fully operational with a Heli-Runway, Flight Hangar, Final Assembly Hangar, Structure Assembly Hangar, Air Traffic Control and various supporting service facilities.&nbsp;

As India's largest aerospace firm, HAL is responsible for the manufacture (indigenous and licenced) of a wide range of fighter aircraft, helicopters, engines, avionics, engineering materials, systems etc. for the Indian armed forces.&nbsp;

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the country's largest helicopter factory, owned and operated by the government-run defence and aerospace firm Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the country's largest helicopter factory, owned and operated by the government-run defence and aerospace firm Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Spread across 615 acres, the factory aims to be a one-stop solution for all helicopter requirements in India. Situated at Tumakuru in Karnataka, the factory will initially build the indigenous Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), a three-tonne class multipurpose chopper powered by a single engine. The facility's initial capacity of rolling out 30 helicopters per year is said to be scalable to 60 and eventually 90 helicopters per year. "After initially producing LUHs, the factory will be augmented to produce Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) and Indian Multirole Helicopters (IMRHs). In future, the facility will also be used for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) of the LCH, LUH, Advanced Light Helicopter and IMRH" said HAL. The firm has ambitious plans to produce more than 1,000 helicopters in the range of 3-15 tonnes, with a total business of more than Rs.4lakh crores over a two-decade period. Notably, the new factory is also in proximity to the existing HAL facilities in the city of Bengaluru, widely regarded as India's aerospace and IT hub. The newly inaugurated facility is fully operational with a Heli-Runway, Flight Hangar, Final Assembly Hangar, Structure Assembly Hangar, Air Traffic Control and various supporting service facilities. As India's largest aerospace firm, HAL is responsible for the manufacture (indigenous and licenced) of a wide range of fighter aircraft, helicopters, engines, avionics, engineering materials, systems etc. for the Indian armed forces. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Spread across 615acres, India's largest helicopter factory could build up to 90 helos per year

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are developing virtual reality (VR), augmented reality and mixed reality solutions to help train Indian astronauts for the harsh unknowns of Space.

This collaboration is meant to help the four Indian astronauts (originally Indian Air Force test pilots) who are undergoing specialised training to undertake India's most ambitious space mission —'Gaganyaan' or the human spaceflight programme.&nbsp;

Prof M Manivannan, Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT Madras, explained to WION that among the key takeaways from this collaboration would be the ability to simulate space emergencies and train astronauts for facing them.

"We will be simulating fire in space, medical emergencies, and the astronauts will be trained in mitigating and finding solutions to such situations," he said.

As part of this, both hardware and software systems will be developed. Citing an example, he said that such a VR system would help to analyse how many switches/systems an astronaut can comfortably operate, while being confined to their seats and amid limited ability to move their bodies, etc.&nbsp;

Dr Umamaheswaran, Director, Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), ISRO, said that space program always had linkages with academia, and IIT Madras has a long history of contributing for ISRO’s program, including human spaceflight program.

As per the MoU signed between IITM and ISRO, the former would utilise the advanced technologies created at the newly-established Experiential Technology Innovation Centre (XTIC) at IIT Madras to promote research and development (R&amp;D) in the domain of extended reality.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/gaganyaan-indian-astronauts-to-experience-4g-acceleration-during-ascent-12g-if-aborted-557263">Gaganyaan: Indian astronauts to experience '4g' acceleration during ascent, '12g' if aborted</a>

While the design and development of these technologies is being carried out by IIT Madras, the 'CAVE' consortium comprising more than 270 Indian startups and companies in VR and haptics would carry out the implementation, Prof. Manivannan added.

He also mentioned that simulations will be carried out to see how the human body reacts to the harsh conditions in orbit, as the pre-existing data in this field is based on Caucasian astronauts and not Indians.&nbsp;

The collaborative effort is expected to churn out space-grade biomedical devices that Indian astronauts can carry to space, thus helping keep a constant track of their health and well-being during their 48-hour stay in space.

"We want to empower ISRO to develop their own AR &amp; VR systems. We've already trained a handful of ISRO scientists in this field" Manivannan said.&nbsp;

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The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are developing virtual reality (VR), augmented reality and mixed reality solutions to help train Indian astronauts for the harsh unknowns of Space.

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are developing virtual reality (VR), augmented reality and mixed reality solutions to help train Indian astronauts for the harsh unknowns of Space. This collaboration is meant to help the four Indian astronauts (originally Indian Air Force test pilots) who are undergoing specialised training to undertake India's most ambitious space mission —'Gaganyaan' or the human spaceflight programme. Prof M Manivannan, Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT Madras, explained to WION that among the key takeaways from this collaboration would be the ability to simulate space emergencies and train astronauts for facing them. "We will be simulating fire in space, medical emergencies, and the astronauts will be trained in mitigating and finding solutions to such situations," he said. As part of this, both hardware and software systems will be developed. Citing an example, he said that such a VR system would help to analyse how many switches/systems an astronaut can comfortably operate, while being confined to their seats and amid limited ability to move their bodies, etc. Dr Umamaheswaran, Director, Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), ISRO, said that space program always had linkages with academia, and IIT Madras has a long history of contributing for ISRO’s program, including human spaceflight program. As per the MoU signed between IITM and ISRO, the former would utilise the advanced technologies created at the newly-established Experiential Technology Innovation Centre (XTIC) at IIT Madras to promote research and development (R&D) in the domain of extended reality. Also read | Gaganyaan: Indian astronauts to experience '4g' acceleration during ascent, '12g' if aborted While the design and development of these technologies is being carried out by IIT Madras, the 'CAVE' consortium comprising more than 270 Indian startups and companies in VR and haptics would carry out the implementation, Prof. Manivannan added. He also mentioned that simulations will be carried out to see how the human body reacts to the harsh conditions in orbit, as the pre-existing data in this field is based on Caucasian astronauts and not Indians. The collaborative effort is expected to churn out space-grade biomedical devices that Indian astronauts can carry to space, thus helping keep a constant track of their health and well-being during their 48-hour stay in space. "We want to empower ISRO to develop their own AR & VR systems. We've already trained a handful of ISRO scientists in this field" Manivannan said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Two broken coconuts lay in the frame, as the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) received a jar of peanuts from a top NASA official, at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in United States.

While the small jar of peanuts and coconuts in the photograph has gotten netizens going nuts, it is actually the sophisticated, space-grade science equipment (model of which is seen in the cover photograph) placed to the rear of the dignitaries, that must hog all the limelight.

Seen towards the rear of the frame is a model of the crucial component of the first-ever India-US joint satellite mission known as NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar(NISAR). The equipment was being accorded a ceremonial send-off from NASA"s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California, by following the Indian tradition of breaking coconuts during an auspicious event and the NASA-JPL tradition of sharing "lucky peanuts" during a high-profile mission.

NASA-ISRO SAR (NISAR) is a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) observatory being jointly developed by the American and Indian Space agencies. It is meant to carry L and S dual-band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), a highly powerful, all-weather, day and night mean of imaging from space, that can help researchers and scientists observe changes in Earth’s land and ice surfaces down to fractions of an inch. Since early 2021, engineers and technicians at JPL have been integrating and testing NISAR’s two radar systems – the L-band SAR provided by JPL and the S-band SAR built by ISRO.&nbsp;

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JPL, which is managed for NASA by Caltech in Pasadena, leads the U.S. component of the project and is providing the mission’s L-band SAR. NASA is also providing the radar reflector antenna, the deployable boom, a high-rate communication subsystem for science data, GPS receivers, a solid-state recorder, and a payload data subsystem. ISRO is providing the spacecraft bus, the S-band SAR, the launch vehicle, and associated launch services and satellite mission operations.

NISAR will gather radar data with a drum-shaped reflector antenna almost 40 feet (12 meters) in diameter. It will use a signal-processing technique called interferometric synthetic aperture radar, or InSAR, to observe changes on Earth, that can be used to predict natural disasters, track climate change.

"The observations NISAR makes will help researchers measure the ways in which Earth is constantly changing by detecting both subtle and dramatic movements. Slow-moving variations of a land surface can precede earthquakes, landslides, and volcanic eruptions, and data about such movement could help communities prepare for natural hazards. Measurements of melting sea ice and ice sheets will improve understanding of the pace and impacts of climate change, including sea level rise" said NASA.&nbsp;

Over the course of its three-year prime mission, the satellite will observe nearly the entire planet every 12 days, making observations day and night, in all weather conditions. “Today we come one step closer to fulfilling the immense scientific potential NASA and ISRO envisioned for NISAR when we joined forces more than eight years ago,” Chairman, ISRO, Somanath said. JPL Director, Laurie Leshin said, "By delivering measurements at unprecedented precision, NISAR’s promise is new understanding and positive impact in communities. Our collaboration with ISRO exemplifies what’s possible when we tackle complex challenges together."

Later this month, NASA-JPL will move the SUV-size satellite payload into a special cargo container for a 9,000-mile (14,000-kilometer) flight to India’s U R Rao Satellite Centre in the city of Bengaluru. There it will be merged with the spacecraft bus(satellite structure) in preparation for a 2024 launch from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh state.&nbsp;

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Two broken coconuts lay in the frame, as the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) received a jar of peanuts from a top NASA official, at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in United States.

Two broken coconuts lay in the frame, as the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) received a jar of peanuts from a top NASA official, at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in United States. While the small jar of peanuts and coconuts in the photograph has gotten netizens going nuts, it is actually the sophisticated, space-grade science equipment (model of which is seen in the cover photograph) placed to the rear of the dignitaries, that must hog all the limelight. Seen towards the rear of the frame is a model of the crucial component of the first-ever India-US joint satellite mission known as NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar(NISAR). The equipment was being accorded a ceremonial send-off from NASA"s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California, by following the Indian tradition of breaking coconuts during an auspicious event and the NASA-JPL tradition of sharing "lucky peanuts" during a high-profile mission. NASA-ISRO SAR (NISAR) is a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) observatory being jointly developed by the American and Indian Space agencies. It is meant to carry L and S dual-band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), a highly powerful, all-weather, day and night mean of imaging from space, that can help researchers and scientists observe changes in Earth’s land and ice surfaces down to fractions of an inch. Since early 2021, engineers and technicians at JPL have been integrating and testing NISAR’s two radar systems – the L-band SAR provided by JPL and the S-band SAR built by ISRO. Awesome animation by @NASAJPL, offers a glimpse into the impending(2024) launch of the 1st-ever@NASA - @isro collaborative satellite NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar #NISAR ,meant for imaging the earth every 12days & helping predict disasters, track climate change etc 🇮🇳🇺🇸🚀 pic.twitter.com/boeeuq2NYb — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) February 4, 2023 × JPL, which is managed for NASA by Caltech in Pasadena, leads the U.S. component of the project and is providing the mission’s L-band SAR. NASA is also providing the radar reflector antenna, the deployable boom, a high-rate communication subsystem for science data, GPS receivers, a solid-state recorder, and a payload data subsystem. ISRO is providing the spacecraft bus, the S-band SAR, the launch vehicle, and associated launch services and satellite mission operations. NISAR will gather radar data with a drum-shaped reflector antenna almost 40 feet (12 meters) in diameter. It will use a signal-processing technique called interferometric synthetic aperture radar, or InSAR, to observe changes on Earth, that can be used to predict natural disasters, track climate change. "The observations NISAR makes will help researchers measure the ways in which Earth is constantly changing by detecting both subtle and dramatic movements. Slow-moving variations of a land surface can precede earthquakes, landslides, and volcanic eruptions, and data about such movement could help communities prepare for natural hazards. Measurements of melting sea ice and ice sheets will improve understanding of the pace and impacts of climate change, including sea level rise" said NASA. Over the course of its three-year prime mission, the satellite will observe nearly the entire planet every 12 days, making observations day and night, in all weather conditions. “Today we come one step closer to fulfilling the immense scientific potential NASA and ISRO envisioned for NISAR when we joined forces more than eight years ago,” Chairman, ISRO, Somanath said. JPL Director, Laurie Leshin said, "By delivering measurements at unprecedented precision, NISAR’s promise is new understanding and positive impact in communities. Our collaboration with ISRO exemplifies what’s possible when we tackle complex challenges together." Later this month, NASA-JPL will move the SUV-size satellite payload into a special cargo container for a 9,000-mile (14,000-kilometer) flight to India’s U R Rao Satellite Centre in the city of Bengaluru. There it will be merged with the spacecraft bus(satellite structure) in preparation for a 2024 launch from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh state. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The ceremonial 'steel cutting' was performed for two 7000-ton vessels being built by India's government-run Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), for a German firm.&nbsp;

Steel cutting is the first tangible step of the shipbuilding process, where the shipbuilder and customer press the start button of a laser cutter that cuts that steel sheet that ends up on the vessel's hull.&nbsp;

CSL is building eight multi-purpose vessels for HS Schiffarts group and this also marks the foray of the Indian shipbuilder into the European Shortsea shipping market, where similar vessels play a crucial logistics role between the North Sea and the Mediterranean sea.&nbsp;

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Each vessel to be 110x16.5m <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/india?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#india</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kerala?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kerala</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/shipping?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#shipping</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/infrastructure?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#infrastructure</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Europe?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Europe</a> <a href="https://t.co/Uhk7Bd09fN">pic.twitter.com/Uhk7Bd09fN</a>
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Measuring 110 meters in length, and 16.5 meters in breadth, with a carrying capacity of 7,000tons, each of these vessels will be arranged and equipped for ferrying heavy cargo such as steel coils, containers, timber, paper, coal, grain and other goods worldwide service trade.&nbsp;

These Ice Class Vessels (built to help navigate through sea ice) are designed by Groot Ship Design Netherlands, with detailed engineering being carried out by CSL.&nbsp;

The vessels will be built under DNV Classification (safety, quality standards) under the flag of Portugal, meeting all the latest rule requirements.&nbsp;

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The ceremonial 'steel cutting' was performed for two 7000-ton vessels being built by India's government-run Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), for a German firm. Steel cutting is the first tangible step of the shipbuilding process, where the shipbuilder and customer press the start button of a laser cutter that cuts that steel sheet that ends up on the vessel's hull.

The ceremonial 'steel cutting' was performed for two 7000-ton vessels being built by India's government-run Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), for a German firm. Steel cutting is the first tangible step of the shipbuilding process, where the shipbuilder and customer press the start button of a laser cutter that cuts that steel sheet that ends up on the vessel's hull. CSL is building eight multi-purpose vessels for HS Schiffarts group and this also marks the foray of the Indian shipbuilder into the European Shortsea shipping market, where similar vessels play a crucial logistics role between the North Sea and the Mediterranean sea. Ceremonial ‘steel cutting’(1st step of shipbuilding) carried out for two 7K ton cargo vessels being built by @cslcochin for #german firm HS Schiffarts group..total 8 multi-purpose vessels being built Each vessel to be 110x16.5m #india #kerala #shipping #infrastructure #Europe pic.twitter.com/Uhk7Bd09fN — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) February 2, 2023 × Measuring 110 meters in length, and 16.5 meters in breadth, with a carrying capacity of 7,000tons, each of these vessels will be arranged and equipped for ferrying heavy cargo such as steel coils, containers, timber, paper, coal, grain and other goods worldwide service trade. These Ice Class Vessels (built to help navigate through sea ice) are designed by Groot Ship Design Netherlands, with detailed engineering being carried out by CSL. The vessels will be built under DNV Classification (safety, quality standards) under the flag of Portugal, meeting all the latest rule requirements. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

India's Cochin shipyard commences construction process for 2 ships for Germany

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