Generative Model for Conceptual Design of Defence Equipment

K. Ajith Kumar; M. Saravanakumar; J. Joseph; Hareesh Ramanathan

doi:10.14429/dsj.66.9105

K. Ajith Kumar Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory, Kochi
M. Saravanakumar Department of Management Studies, Anna University – Regional Office Coimbatore
J. Joseph Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory, Kochi
Hareesh Ramanathan TocH Institute of Engineering and Technology, Arakunnam, Kerala

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.66.9105

Keywords: Systems engineering, concept design, requirements analysis, system abstraction, sonar, torpedo detection

Abstract

Requirement study and analysis forms a key component in conceptual design of new products and systems. For complex systems like defence equipment, concept design is very important and should primarily satisfy all user requirements. Brings out a new generative model for concept design of defence systems using principles of systems engineering. A structured model and methodology is presented starting from capturing the user requirements, developing multiple solutions, short listing the candidate solutions and finally selecting one or two feasible designs. The model and process is illustrated with the help of a case study on the development of a torpedo defence system for naval ships.

Author Biographies

K. Ajith Kumar, Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory, Kochi

Mr K. Ajith Kumar received his BTech (Mechanical Engineering) from University of Kerala and MTech (Engineering Mechanics) from IIT, Madras. Currently pursuing his PhD from Department of Management Studies, Anna University, Chennai. He is working as Scientist ‘G ’ at Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), DRDO, Kochi. His research interests include : Systems engineering, sonar systems design, underwater connectors and project management.

M. Saravanakumar, Department of Management Studies, Anna University – Regional Office Coimbatore

Dr M. Saravanakumar holds three post graduate degrees in Business Administration, Commerce and Information Technology and also PhD in Business Administration. His chosen areas of specialisation are strategic management, financial management and technology management.

J. Joseph, Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory, Kochi

Mr Jojish Joseph received his BTech (Electronics and Communication Engineering) from National Institute of Technology (NIT), Kozhikode and MTech (Communications Engineering) from Indian Institute of Science, (IISc) Bangalore. He is working as Scientist- E at Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), DRDO, Kochi. His research interests include: Sonar system design, sonar signal processing and towed array sonar systems.

Hareesh Ramanathan, TocH Institute of Engineering and Technology, Arakunnam, Kerala

Dr Hareesh N Ramanathan after his post-graduation in Business Administration secured MPhil – Management from Bharathiar University and PhD in management from Alagappa University. He is presently working as Head of the Department in the Department of Management Studies at the Toch Institute of Science and Technology, Arakunnam, Kochi, Kerala. His chosen areas of interest are research methodology, marketing research and Research analytics.