Aerospace & Defence

Read Part 5 Use of IEDs by terrorists have brought to the fore the need for stand-off detection and identification of chemical, biological and explosive agents. The need and relevance of efficient and...

Read Part 3 Operational basics, salient features and military specific applications of ring laser gyroscopes and fibre-optic gyroscopes are discussed in this part of the article. Gyroscopic sensors constitute an essential component of inertial...

This article discusses some key recent developments in the area of wireless networking in the aviation industry. New techniques and technologies in wireless communication are needed for safe and efficient aviation operations....

Aviation is witnessing fast growth in global markets. Whether it is civil or military aviation, modern aircraft are equipped with electronics systems. Accurate feedback systems and ease of control of aircraft systems...

Read part 2 Night vision technology has undergone considerable changes in the last 40 years. These changes have led to enormous improvements in performance standards of night vision devices. Night vision devices are...

Imaging sensors are an important component of a wide range of defence systems and are projected to play a growing role in the coming years. This article discusses CCD, CMOS and...

The defence industry is turning to a new generation of systems for faster, cheaper and more flexible communication, security and more. Communication is essential for military operations, although it is difficult to...

Security systems rely on smart and intelligent sensor technologies and, hence, sensors have become an essential part of military systems. This article covers some latest sensors used in military applications. Modern military...

Understanding optronic sensors and related sensor systems is essential to understanding the design and operation of a large number of defence systems. Hence this six-part article series starts with an overview...

Electronic gadgets are practically becoming slim. Even the clothes you wear can become your intimate companions, enhancing your functional ability. There are ‘e-clothes’ for almost every requirement that can make life...