March, 2022

• 9 March

  DARPA’s ACT & ACT-IV developed software defined RF phased array antennas that perfrom communications, radar, and electronic warfare (EW) simultaneously

  

  Phased radio frequency (RF) arrays use numerous small antennas to steer RF beams without mechanical movement. Phased array antennas are a type of antenna array that comes with the feature of electronic steering to change the direction and shape of radiated signals, without any physical movement of the antenna. The phase …

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• 7 March

  Critical communications broadband capabilities

  

  Public safety organizations and many other professionals need to communicate when coordinating operations and tasks.  Critical Communication is essential to react and respond effectively and at the core of the functioning of emergency services. Critical communications include mobile, radio telecommunication systems and devices that must provide reliable and secure communication at …

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• 6 March

  Quantum enhanced LIDAR will help reduce environmentally damaging methane leaks from the oil and gas industry

  

  In purely economic terms, methane leaks from well-heads and pipelines cost the oil and gas industry between $6bn and $30bn a year. In the US, methane leaks from the natural gas and petroleum industry are now the number one source of methane emissions, surpassing livestock digestion and landfill. Although it …

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• 4 March

  Cyber Security of Aircraft avionics on commercial and military aircrafts

  

  Avionics are the electronic systems used on aircraft. Aircraft avionics is the most crucial component of aircraft systems and helps in providing various operational and virtual information in-flight and on the ground. The avionics system receives data from the air traffic management system and feeds this information to the pilot …

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• 3 March

  Active Flow control for Stealth Aircrafts and Drones

  

  Combat aircraft have continued to evolve since the introduction of the jet engine during World War II, exemplified by the F-16, first flown in 1974, the F-22 (1990), and the F-35 (2001). These aircraft are characterized by a traditional wing/body/tail arrangement, are all commanded by an on-board pilot, and are …

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• 1 March

  Roll Out Solar Array (ROSA) are flexible and lightweight solar array being tested on Satellites

  

  The solar cells produce electrical power (current) from incident sunlight.  However, individual solar cells generate very little power. So, in order to generate more power, a group of cells that are present in an array form can be used. Solar arrays are primarily used in satellites in order to provide …

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• 1 March

  Crowdsourcing to accelerate development of Innovative and disruptive technologies and Military innovation

  

  Innovation crowdsourcing is a business practice that engages the crowds with the goal of generating ideas and co-creating solutions within an end-to-end innovation process. This practice does not actually outsource innovation activities but connects teams with multiple knowledge sources to deliver better innovation results. The crowd can consist of employees, …

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February, 2022

• 28 February

  Growing cyber attacks require Organization Incident response plan

  The accelerating pace of digitalisation, fuelled by the COVID-19 pandemic, has led to a record-breaking year for cybercrime with ransomware attacks rising 151 per cent in 2021, and an average of 270 cyberattacks per organisation being faced, a new study showed in Jan 2022.   The World Economic Forum’s ‘Global …

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• 26 February

  Future digitized Battlefield require Soldier transformation to software experts and data analysts

  

  In an era where technology is the key driver enhancing capabilities across the military, the soldier remains as crucial as ever for achieving mission success. Some of the missions the soldiers perform can take weeks, away from in difficult terrain like deserts and mountains which requires maintaining an incredibly high …

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• 24 February

  Automated test and measurement (ATE) for lifesaving, mission-critical, and safety-critical electronics of Defense and Aerospace Systems

  

  The aerospace and defense industry is one of the most massive, and multibillion-dollar industries in operation. This calls for the electronics and technology used in this industry need running at 100% efficiency level to make sure that the equipment doesn’t malfunction and get damaged or provide lower utility than it …

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