Aug 25 2010
Researchers from the Research Centre Imarat (RCI) have received the 4th Nina Saxena Excellence in Technology Award for developing an advanced fiber optic gyroscope (FOG) technology for missile systems.
RCI
The missile systems include AAD, K-15 and NAG including the main battle tank. The fiber optic gyroscope-based sensor components were successfully tested in NAG and AD missile systems in 2009.
The research team has designed important technologies and components that comprise fiber optic gyro assembly, automatic manufacturing technology, assembly techniques, photo detectors, light sources, integrated optic components, sensor coil, couplers and depolarizer phase. The team also employed novel methods to develop innovative technologies such as sensor coils, Optical Hybrid Bench and Broad band fiber laser.
RBI Governor, Dr. D Subbarao presented the award to the research team. He stated that the latest research work shows how technology can be utilized to benefit the nation.
The research team comprised Jagadmbal, Sailesh Kumar, CHSS Satyanarayana, G Krishan Prasad, M P Unnikrishnan, Hari Sanker Singh, Pradeep Kumar and Dr. Jagannath Nayak from RCI.