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DRDO displays its research might
Sakaal Times
PUNE: In an attempt to demonstrate its research achievements, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) organised an exhibition on Sunday as part of Karavaan 2010, the annual cultural-technical fest of Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER).
DRDO labs, Research and Development Establishment, RDE (Engineers) at Dighi, Pune and High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), displayed their various products at the exhibition. Daksh, a remotely operated robotic vehicle used for detection and destruction of hazardous objects, was the eye-catcher at the event.
Various bridging systems developed by RDE, that are used by armed forces for movement in inaccessible areas, were displayed with the help of their prototypes. A mat ground surfacing equipment used for vehicle movement in marshy land was also on display. A multi-span bridging system, Sarvatra, which can expand into a 75 metre-long bridge that can bear weight of several tanks was also part of the showcase.
As a part of HEMRL stable, various ammunitions and Advanced Demolition Devices (ADDs) were displayed. An explosive detection kit, which can detect presence of various explosives including RDX, Black Powder and Nitrate based explosives, was on display.
Another important ammunition on display was '84 mm Incendiary Ammunition' which is launched. “When fired at hard wall surfaces even those of metal, the ammunition with 1800 C output temperature, the wall melts or gets destroyed. It then releases a poisonous gas, phosphorous pentoxide and forces enemy soldiers to come out if the enclosure,” explained A G Nagarkar, scientist with HEMRL .
POWER PLAY
Molecule of a high energy explosive CL-20 was on display at the exhibition. A team headed by Dr AK Sikder, Joint Director, HEMRL, has worked on methods of mass production this material, which is 25 per cent more powerful than conventional RDX (Research Department Explosive) and HMX.
Sakaal Times
PUNE: In an attempt to demonstrate its research achievements, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) organised an exhibition on Sunday as part of Karavaan 2010, the annual cultural-technical fest of Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER).
DRDO labs, Research and Development Establishment, RDE (Engineers) at Dighi, Pune and High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), displayed their various products at the exhibition. Daksh, a remotely operated robotic vehicle used for detection and destruction of hazardous objects, was the eye-catcher at the event.
Various bridging systems developed by RDE, that are used by armed forces for movement in inaccessible areas, were displayed with the help of their prototypes. A mat ground surfacing equipment used for vehicle movement in marshy land was also on display. A multi-span bridging system, Sarvatra, which can expand into a 75 metre-long bridge that can bear weight of several tanks was also part of the showcase.
As a part of HEMRL stable, various ammunitions and Advanced Demolition Devices (ADDs) were displayed. An explosive detection kit, which can detect presence of various explosives including RDX, Black Powder and Nitrate based explosives, was on display.
Another important ammunition on display was '84 mm Incendiary Ammunition' which is launched. “When fired at hard wall surfaces even those of metal, the ammunition with 1800 C output temperature, the wall melts or gets destroyed. It then releases a poisonous gas, phosphorous pentoxide and forces enemy soldiers to come out if the enclosure,” explained A G Nagarkar, scientist with HEMRL .
POWER PLAY
Molecule of a high energy explosive CL-20 was on display at the exhibition. A team headed by Dr AK Sikder, Joint Director, HEMRL, has worked on methods of mass production this material, which is 25 per cent more powerful than conventional RDX (Research Department Explosive) and HMX.