Aerial Delivery Systems and Technologies (Review Paper)

  • Balraj Gupta Aerial Delivery Research & Development Establishment, Agra
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.60.326
Keywords: Parachute systems, emergency floating systems, controlled aerial delivery systems, heavy drop system, supply drop system, flexible aerodynamic decelator, aerostat

Abstract

Aerial Delivery Research & Development Establishment (ADRDE) was started at Kanpur during latter part of 1950's consisting of two Aerial Delivery Sections primarily for the indigenisation of Parachutes and related equipment for Para-dropping of men and materials. Today, the charter of ADRDE includes design & development of parachutes, Aerostat Systems, Aircraft Arrester Barrier Systems and Heavy-Drop Systems for both military and civilian applications. The technological competence built in Aeronautical, Textile, Mechanical and Electronics engineering has imparted ADRDE, a unique combination of know-how and capabilities to evolve new solutions in these fields, with emphasis on quality assurance. This paper highlights the design and development of technologies developed by ADRDE to stengthen the India's aerial delivery system and its future plans.

Defence Science Journal, 2010, 60(2), pp.124-136, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/dsj.60.326

Author Biography

Balraj Gupta, Aerial Delivery Research & Development Establishment, Agra

Former Director
Aerial Delivery Research & Development Establishment (ADRDE), DRDO, Agra Cantt-282 001
Published
2010-04-20
How to Cite
Gupta, B. (2010). Aerial Delivery Systems and Technologies (Review Paper). Defence Science Journal, 60(2), 124-136. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.60.326
Issue
Vol 60 No 2: Commemorative Issue on Golden Jubilee of DRDO
Section
Review Papers
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