18 April 2024 : PIB Summary for UPSC
PIB Summary for UPSC
18-April-2024
1. SPACE, a premier testing & evaluation hub for sonar systems for Indian Navy, set up by DRDO, inaugurated in Kerala
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Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Science and Technology – Achievements of Indian S&T; Understanding advancements in naval technology, like the SPACE platform, is crucial for UPSC in assessing defense infrastructure development. |
| Context |
| ● The inauguration of the Submersible Platform for Acoustic Characterisation and Evaluation (SPACE) marks a milestone in naval technology advancement for sonar systems evaluation. |
Additional information on this news:
- The Submersible Platform for Acoustic Characterisation and Evaluation (SPACE) was inaugurated by Secretary, Department of Defence (R&D) and Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat in Idukki, Kerala.
- Developed by the Naval Physical & Oceanographic Laboratory of DRDO, SPACE serves as a premier testing and evaluation hub for sonar systems for the Indian Navy.
- It comprises two components: a surface-floating platform and a submersible platform capable of descending up to 100 metres using winch systems.
- The submersible platform can be retrieved and docked with the surface platform after completing operations.
- SPACE facilitates the evaluation of complete sonar systems, enabling quick deployment and recovery of scientific packages like sensors and transducers.
- It supports surveying, sampling, and data collection of air, surface, mid-water, and reservoir floor parameters using modern scientific instrumentation.
- Equipped with advanced laboratories, SPACE enhances Anti-Submarine Warfare research capabilities, ushering in a new era of naval technology advancement.
| Practice Question: Discuss the significance of the Submersible Platform for Acoustic Characterisation and Evaluation (SPACE) in enhancing India’s naval technology capabilities. (150 Words /10 marks) |
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