Strengthening the Growth of Indian Defence by Harnessing Nanotechnology - A Prospective

  • Sonali Agarwal Defence Electronics Application Laboratory, Dehradun
  • Shanker Mahto Defence Electronics Application Laboratory, Dehradun
  • R. C. Agarwal Defence Electronics Application Laboratory, Dehradun
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.63.3763
Keywords: Nanotechnology, molecular communication, simulators, nanosensors

Abstract

Nano-networking is truly interdisciplinary and emerging field including nanotechnology, biotechnology, and ICT. It is a developing research area which consists of identifying, modeling, analyzing and organizing communication protocols between devices in Nanoscale environments. The main goal is to explore beyond the existing capabilities of Nanodevices by cooperating and sharing information between them. Since conventional communication models are not appropriate to represent Nanonetworks, it is necessary to introduce new communication paradigm in the form of suitable protocols and network architectures. Nanotechnology could greatly improve some of the existing technologies and thus create new operational opportunities or, at least, help the military forces to strengthen themselves in the battlefield. The paper presents a brief overview of nanotechnology applications in defence sector and the challenges towards realization of protocols for Nanocommunication. The research is going forward and one can expect more protection rather than damage in the domain of ‘Nano-age’.

Defence Science Journal, 2013, 63(1), pp.46-52, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/dsj.63.3763

Author Biographies

Sonali Agarwal, Defence Electronics Application Laboratory, Dehradun
Ms Sonali Agarwal received BTech (Electronics Engg.) in 2003 from MNNIT, Allahabad. She is currently working as Scientist‘D’ at Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory (DEAL), Dehradun. Her research interests include : Digital communication and signal processing, wireless sensor networks and nanotechnology. She has worked on CNR, software defined radioand VLF communication system. She has received Laboratory Scientist of the Year Award in 2007 and Technology Group Award in 2011.
Shanker Mahto, Defence Electronics Application Laboratory, Dehradun
Mr Shanker Mahto received BTech (Electronics and Communication Engg.) from BIT, Sindri, Ranchi University in 1986 and MTech (Communication and Radar Engineering) from IIT, Delhi in 1994. He is currently working as Scientist ‘G’ and Heading the Communication Signal Processing Group in DEAL, Dehradun.He is a recipient of DRDO Performance Excellence Award in 2006, DRDO Technology Group Awardin 2008 and 2011. He has been working for DSP-based software-intensive radios. VLF receiver and modulator for surface to underwater communication and anti-jam frequency hopping radio (CNR) are the successful products to his credit. Currently he is working for upgradation of VLF and troposcatter communication in respect of data throughput and link performance.
R. C. Agarwal, Defence Electronics Application Laboratory, Dehradun
Mr R.C. Agarwal obtained his BTech (Electronics and Communication Engg.) from University of Roorkee, Roorkee and MTech (Communication and Radar) from IIT Delhi. He is presently the Director of DEAL, Dehradun. He was instrumental in the development of radar display system, contributed significantly in number of projects such as advance frigate sonar (APSOH), Vasuki (towed array sonar), HUMSA, MIHIR, and Payal. He has been responsible for the design and development of radar finger printing system (RFPS), as a P3I activity for Programme Sangraha.
Published
2013-01-01
How to Cite
Agarwal, S., Mahto, S., & Agarwal, R. (2013). Strengthening the Growth of Indian Defence by Harnessing Nanotechnology - A Prospective. Defence Science Journal, 63(1), 46-52. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.63.3763
Issue
Vol 63 No 1: Communication Systems and Image Processing Technology
Section
Special Issue Papers
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