Rajesh Uppal
September 23, 2022 Electronics & EW, Manufacturing, Test & Measurement
1,514
The space vehicles greatly vary in size from small satellites and CubeSats to vehicles such as the Mars Rover and other large launch vehicles. All of these spacecraft have electronic devices that need to operate properly in space with a very low failure rate. Modern computers operate in a …
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Rajesh Uppal
September 22, 2022 AI & IT, Industry & Market Dynamics
143
The industrial internet of things (IIoT) refers to the extension and use of the internet of things (IoT) in industrial sectors and applications. Industrial IoT, or the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), is a vital element of Industry 4.0. IIoT harnesses the power of smart machines and real-time analysis to …
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Rajesh Uppal
September 22, 2022 Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries, Unmanned & Autonomous Systems
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As the world’s population is growing and time lost to traffic snarls is increasing, the importance of autonomous vehicle technology is being realized. Further experts predict another billion people in society in 10 years which will further lead to traffic problems and parking requirements. Autonomous vehicles will ease congestion, shorten …
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Rajesh Uppal
September 21, 2022 Industry & Market Dynamics, Manufacturing
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In an era where more than 50% of small enterprises fail in their first year, having a clear, defined, and well-thought-out business plan is a crucial first step for setting up a business for long-term success. Roughly one-third of startups fail because of a lack of funding. They may …
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Rajesh Uppal
September 21, 2022 Comm. & Networking, Electronics & EW
1,224
End-user performance requirements continue to increase, putting high demands on the radio access network (RAN) to deliver increased coverage, capacity and end-user throughput. The antenna is an invaluable segment of any wireless network. Early 2G and 3G systems operated with two receive antennas spaced at least a lambda spacing to …
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Rajesh Uppal
September 19, 2022 Manufacturing, Space Technology, Defense & Exploration
484
There is global space race among countries to build Moon bases, harness it’s mineral resources and helium-3, fuel for future nuclear fusion power plants. Space agencies in China, Japan, Europe, Russia, Iran , Canada and a few private companies all hope to send people to the moon by as early …
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Rajesh Uppal
September 18, 2022 Manufacturing, Strategy, Policy & Governance
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Scrum is one of the most widely-used flavors of Agile, mostly applied to software development projects. It starts with describing the customer experience through user stories. Teams work on high-priority user stories in rapid cycles called sprints, deliver working software that is validated by users, and incorporate feedback quickly into …
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Rajesh Uppal
September 17, 2022 Manufacturing, Technology & Systems Management
774
A work-breakdown structure (WBS) in project management and systems engineering, is a deliverable-oriented breakdown of a project into smaller components. A work breakdown structure is a key project deliverable that organizes the team’s work into manageable sections phases, deliverables and work packages. The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK 5) defines …
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Rajesh Uppal
September 15, 2022 Material, Nanotech, Space Technology, Defense & Exploration
680
There is global space race among countries to build Moon bases, harness it’s mineral resources and helium-3, fuel for future nuclear fusion power plants. Space agencies in US, China, Japan, Europe, Russia, Iran , Canada and a few private companies all hope to send people to the moon by as …
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Rajesh Uppal
September 14, 2022 Manufacturing, Technology & Systems Management
954
Developing a needs or requirements document can be a very complex and challenging task. Requirements documents include statements of work, standards, specifications, and other documents mandated for use by law. The primary function of the SOW is to specify the deliverable or deliverables that a vendor or internal department is …
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