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SUMMARY LIST OF DEFENCE INDIA STARTUP CHALLENGE – 5

(DISC 5)
PROBLEM STATEMENTS

Overall No. of challenges proposed: 35 (Thirty-Five)

No. of No. of
Service /DPSU/OFB challenges Service /DPSU/OFB challenges
shortlisted shortlisted
Hindustan Shipyard
Indian Army 5 2
Limited (HSL)
Mazagon Dock
Indian Airforce 3 Shipbuilders Limited 1
(MDL)
Mishra Dhatu Nigam
Indian Navy 5 3
Limited (MIDHANI)
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Garden Reach Shipbuilders
9 4
(HAL) & Engineers Ltd (GRSE)

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) 3 Total 35

Titles of challenges shortlisted by respective Defence Agencies (DPSUs) &

Armed Forces
Indian Army
1. Situational Awareness for Mechanised Columns.
2. Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality based Sortie Preparation Aid for Helicopter Pilots.
3. Artificial Intelligence based Radio Frequency Spectrum Management.
4. Precision Guided Kit for 81 mm Mortar Ammunition.
5. Silent Overwatch for Infantry Combat Vehicles using Fuel Cell / Alternate Fuel based
Auxiliary Power.

Indian Airforce

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6. Development of Part Task Trainer for Mirage 2000 Upgrade aircraft.

7. Development of Wide Band HF Modem for Networked secure voice, data & Video
Communication.
8. Infusion of Augmented reality in Technical Type training and Usage of Smart glasses to
assist Technicians.

Indian Navy
9. Non -lethal Devices for stopping Vessels at Sea.
10. Enhancing Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) by the use of Artificial
Intelligence/machine Learning or other Novel Techniques.
11. Miniaturisation for implementation on mini and micro drones and drone SWARMS.
Nodal Directorate: DNAS.
12. Private 5g Network for Machine to Machine Communication for Indian Navy.
13. Development of inertial energy storage system for naval applications.

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)

14. Image recognition and target tracking and non-cooperative collision avoidance systems
for UAVs.
15. Miniaturization of electronics modules by use of low power industrial devices and
ruggedized hardware and software components.
16. Development of a bore-sighting / alignment system for SU -30 MKl aircraft sensors, tray
and weapon adaptors.
17. Development of Artificial Intelligence based training modules for technicians for
operation and maintenance of SU – 30 MKl aircraft.
18. Development of Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) system for SU-30 MKl aircraft –
Stabilizer using photonic system.
19. Design and Development of Spark plug part no SP 87PA of AL-31FP aero engine.
20. Development of Software module for audio data compression and decompression
compatible with ADSP21060 and ARM (Cortex 7 series) processors.
21. Adaptive Data Rate Modem for Wireless Mobile Ad-Hoc Network.

22. FM CW Real Time RADALT Tester.

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Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

23. Motion Pattern Classification on online/active data.
24. Find out the overlapping percentage of two 3D objects and display of combined geometry.
25. Helmet mount Conformable antenna.

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)

26. Robotic Arm for inspection, cleaning and painting of tanks on ships to save on time, cost
and avoid accidents.

Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI)

27. Development of fast & economical cutting machines for Metal Bars above dia 400mm.
28. Development of Automation and Data capturing in a quality control lab.
29. Development of NDT technique for quality assessment of cast ingot.

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE)

30. Design of Active Roll Stabilization System for Naval Ships.
31. Development of an AI enabled Robot to carry out Phased Array Ultrasonic Inspection on
curved/ straight ship Hull structure.
32. Low Insulation observed on parallel DC Supply.
33. Low Insulation of Galley Equipment observed during operation on board ships.

Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL)

34. Control of EMI/EMC and reduction of Radar Cross Section on Naval ships.
35. Development of NVG compatible Lighting and helo visual landing aids for use onboard
ships.

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DISC 5
DETAILED PROBLEM STATEMENTS
OF
INDIAN ARMY

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CHALLENGE 1

Indian Army, Directorate General of Armoured

Organization Name
Corps (DG AC), IHQ, MoD (Amy)

Problem Statement/ Challenge title Situational Awareness for Mechanized Columns.

The Battlefield Situational Awareness presently
available to commanders at all levels in mobile
formation is on adhoc basis whereas
in the current technologically advanced modern
warfare scenario, there is a need of
Challenge domain integrated network system which will enable faster
decision making by commanders in a
dynamic tank battle. In a fast, fluid and mobile
battle the need for situational awareness of
commanders are crucial towards command and
control of all his elements.
(a) Situational awareness through continuous
positioning of own elements.
(b) Terrain information through pre-fed maps
upgraded to Defence Series Maps
(c) Sharing of data like a diagrammatic plan in
digitized format.
(d) Communication and information sharing
Challenge brief/definition (within a hierarchical structure) to improve
command, control and coordination.
(e) Should be scalable and upgradable to receive
ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and
Reconnaissance) and IFF (identification of Friend
or Foe) inputs.
(f) Form factor to facilitate handling during
mobile operations.

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(a) Enhancement in operational effectiveness

through improved visibility in the mobile
battlefield.
(b) Improved fire power coordination, resulting in
Future Expectation from the prototype
effective destruction of the enemy.
/ Technology developed
(c) Effective Command and Control with quick
decision making.
(d) Improved tactical and logistics planning and
balance at each stage.

CHALLENGE 2

Indian Army, Directorate General of Army

Organization Name
Aviation

Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality based Sortie

Problem Statement/ Challenge title
Preparation Aid for Helicopter Pilots

Challenge domain Technical Infusion to add value in Trg.

(a) Virtual Reality technology should be employed

to train aviators in flight procedures on ground.
Army helicopter pilots need in various regular
training procedures related to flying Actual Flying
of use of simulators flight can meet their training
requirements. However, with the prohibitive cost
of actual flying and very limited access to flight
simulators there is a need for a cost-effective
means to train the pilots.
Challenge brief/definition
(b) Aviators need to practice flight procedures on
ground to optimize the learning value of the live
sortie missions flown by them. Employment of
Virtual Reality technology will enhance the level
of preparedness prior to undertaking a live sortie
msn. Virtual Reality technology can also be
employed for simulating bad weather conditions
as well as for practicing flythroughs in the trn
expected during the sortie.

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(a) Portable &Scalable.

Future Expectation from the prototype (b) Ruggedized as per military specifications.
/ Technology developed (c) Easy loading of trn maps.
(d) Near realistic controls.

CHALLENGE 3

Organization Name Indian Army, Directorate General of Signals

Artificial Intelligence based Radio Frequency

Problem Statement/ Challenge title
Spectrum Management.
Challenge domain Artificial Intelligence
(a) Statement of Problem- Probable Interface/
jamming faced by Equipment/ Systems
operating in the TBA due to heavily congested
Electro Magnetic Spectrum Space.
(b) Evolution of Problem- The increase in
spectrum usage multiplies manifold in a
dynamic battlefield where units and sub units
are on the move and are entering or existing a
given area. New units from reserve or
neighboring formations also. get inducted or
de-inducted as per progress of the battle. The
Challenge brief/definition
no of wireless emitters including
communication elements and Radar have also
increased manifold in the TBA. The increasing
density of surveillance elements including
UAVs add to the future requirement of
Spectrum as also increasing the probability of
EM Spectrum Interference.
(c) How is it being overcome? The problem is
futuristic and is being resolved presently,
through manual distribution of frequencies
through Signal Instructions. As more wireless

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devices and services utilize the

electromagnetic spectrum, the ability to share
space for divergent purposes will become
increasingly important. Al systems that can
discover more efficient ways to share could be
the key to providing priority signals with a
clear channel whenever needed.
The wireless spectrum has been managed and
utilized over many decades through a complex
regulatory framework and a patchwork of policies.
The current methods of assessing spectrum needs
are complicated due to the growing level of
interdependencies in the spectrum domain. Human
allocation of spectrum so far has yielded
satisfactory results but as the number of services
Future Expectation from the prototype
which require the band increases exponentially,
/ Technology developed
we will need to shift towards more optimal
management techniques. Artificial Intelligence
(Al) has been successfully applied in domains
such as voice recognition, image detection etc. In
these examples, Al has scaled better than human
capacity and is almost as reliable. Experts believe
the Al has the potential to yield similar results in
wireless spectrum engineering.

CHALLENGE 4

Organization Name Indian Army, DG Inf/ Inf-3

Precision Guided Kit for 81 mm Mortar
Problem Statement/ Challenge title
Ammunition
Modernizations of equipment profile to increase
Challenge domain
the accuracy of 81mm Mortar ammunition

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Infantry Battalions are authorized 81mm Mortar

as Battalion support weapon to provide close fire
support to assaulting Infantry once the artillery
fire is lifted. With modernization of equipment
profile the requirement to increase the accuracy of
81mm Mortar ammunition, various upgrades are
being considered worldwide. Keeping in mind the
dispersion in the fall of bomb of 81mm Mortar at
the object/target end, there is requirement to
develop capability to increase the accuracy of the
Challenge brief/definition
81mm Mortar ammunition by precision guidance
for accurate engagement and reduced collateral
damage. With the Precision Guided Kit the
Circular Error Probability (CEP) of < 10 m can be
achieved whereas the same for the unguided
projectile is approx. 70m. Therefore, limited
quantity of the overall authorization of 81mm
Mortar ammunition upgraded with a Precision
Guided Kit to engage high value targets in the area
of influence of an Infantry Battalion.

Future Expectation from the prototype To provide pin point accuracy of engagement.
/ Technology developed

CHALLENGE 5

Organization Name Indian Army, ADG Mech Inf

Silent Overwatch for Infantry Combat Vehicles
Problem Statement/ Challenge title using Fuel Cell / Alternate Fuel based Auxiliary
Power

Challenge domain Silent-Watch and Energy Management

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ICV BMP-2 deployed in High Altitude Areas

(HAAs) presently have lead acid secondary
batteries which are used to supply power to radio
Surveillance equipment in the engine switched
off mode. Prevalent low temperatures at High
Altitude Area results in low charge holding and
faster discharging of 24V secondary batteries of
ICVs. The situation becomes critical
operationally when there is a need for silent
watch (main engine switched off while
surveillance devices & radio sets are on).

Challenge brief/definition Evolution of the Problem- silent watch by the

BMPs during various tactical situations.
BMP-2/2K utilizes the present lead acid batteries
to operate the sights, communication equipment,
gun traverse and dome lights in order to carry out
the silent watch of the battle field without
switching or the main engine. Due to rapid loss
of charge of the lead acid batteries. There is a
requirement of frequent starting of the engine to
charge these lead acid batteries which leads to
loss of surprise. There is also derating of the lead
acid batteries in the HAA due to extreme climate
conditions and rarified atmosphere.
There is an immediate requirement of a Silent
Overwatch for infantry combat vehicles using
Fuel Cell / Alternate Fuel based Auxiliary Power
which should enable silent operation of the ICV
BMP-2 to include power to operate. Commander
thermal Imaging Sight, Gunner Thermal Imaging
Sight communication equipment, main
armament, gun traverse and internal dome lights
Future Expectation from the prototype /
in a silent mode operation continuously for 6 to 7
Technology developed
hours without impinging upon the existing
secondary batteries of the vehicle.

Expected prototype technical Solution must be

able to do the following-
a) Silent Watch Capability -6 Hrs , b) System
Architecture - Should be able to fit in the interna
Space of BMP-2/2K, c) Intelligent Power

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Management Module - To monitor and optimize

power requirement of various electronic
Components, d) Operation Conditions – Temp:
15 to +50o C & weather Condition: All weather
conditions.

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DISC 5
DETAILED PROBLEM STATEMENTS
OF
INDIAN AIRFORCE

CHALLENGE 6

Organization Name Indian Airforce

Development of Part Task Trainer for Mirage 2000
Problem Statement/ Challenge title
Upgrade aircraft.

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Challenge domain Simulation

(a) Objective. Following objectives are required to be

achieved.
(i) Accurately model and simulate the cockpit
controls and Multi-
Functional Displays (MFDs) including all
pages, subpages and
functions of Mirage 2000 upgrade cockpit.
(ii) Create simulation models to allow basic flying
(equivalent to
CAT B simulator) on the part task trainer.
(iii) Allow pilots to practice to practice various
modes of operation
of the aircraft.
(iv) Allow pilots to practice all pilot - aircraft
interface.

(b) Description. The proposal is to develop a part task

trainer for Mirage 2000 upgrade aircraft. The part
Challenge brief/definition
task trainer should have an accurate replica of the
Mirage 2000 upgrade aircraft stick and throttle. The
MFDs, Head Up Display (HUD), Function Selector
and Display Unit (FSDU) and other displays can be
replicated on LCD/TFT/OLED display panels with
touch screen albeit with correct visual representation.
The pilots should be able to undertake basic flying
and be able to accurately simulate all existing modes
and functions of the aircraft. The cockpit controls,
buttons, levers, switches etc are required to be
replicated for reasonably accurate form.

(c) Misc Information. Access to Mirage 2000

upgarde aircraft and relevant technical
documentation will be provided once the
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) has been signed.
The information has to be handled under all existing
rules and regulations.
Future Expectation from the A total of 05 PTT are envisaged for Mirage 2000,
prototype / Technology developed subsequently PTT could be developed for other ac.

CHALLENGE 7

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Organization Name Indian Airforce

Development of Wide Band HF Modem for
Problem Statement/ Challenge title Networked secure voice, data & Video
Communication.
Development of all band High Frequency (HF)
digital modem for video interaction targeting data
rate capabilities in excess of 48Kbps, ultimate data
Challenge domain
rate being 512kbps. The developed modem to be
compliant with STANAG and MIL-STD-188-110D
standards
HF communication could be achieved globally under
all weather conditions. HF is a free of cost long
distance (over the horizon) communication, akin to
Satcom. Each sub-band of HF range, (3 MHz to 30
MHz) is unique in its behavior and affected by
ionospheric conditions and sunspot activities. Hence
the available bandwidth at a given instant is limited
between 100 KHz to 600KHz, multiple bands
inclusive. Given this limited bandwidth resource &
environmental dependence achieving bidirectional
voice, data & video comn over HF is a challenging
research activity.

Development Approach / Methodology:

Digital signal processing based Multiple band and
Multiple carrier modulation and demodulation design
Challenge brief/definition
approach is envisaged, which will eventually lead to
Multiple Input and Multiple Output (MIMO) radio
designs. Phase and Orthogonal modulation
techniques may be employed to reduce bit rate errors
and gain higher signal to noise ratio. Digital direct
conversion technology will be employed to achieve
wide band transmission and reception capabilities.
Design architecture may adhere to relevant STANAG
and MIL-STD-188-110D standards to enable
interpretability with existing HF comn sets and long
operational lifetime. Broadband tuned antenna to be
employed for low weight and efficient man pack
radio sets. Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine
Learning (ML) may be employed to develop efficient
and automatic communication frequency selection
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video communication. Customized video coder and

decoder is envisaged with specialized encryption and
decryption algorithm.
Developed proof of concept and working prototypes
will encourage research and development of Ultra
Wide Band HF MIMO radios catering to multi user
Future Expectation from the prototype /
Technology developed
video conferencing application. Advancements in
semiconductor research catering to development of
HF System-on-Chips, and AI/ML based ionosphere
weather modeling and predictions.

CHALLENGE 8

Organization Name Indian Airforce

Infusion of Augmented reality in Technical Type
Problem Statement/ Challenge title training and Usage of Smart glasses to assist
Technicians.
Training methodology adopted in TETTRAs and TIs
on Aircraft and Systems require forward looking
Challenge domain technologies such as Augmented Reality(AR) to
enhance the quality of training and imbibe skills
which otherwise could not be made possible.

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Smart AR Glasses for Engineers and Technicians

while Carrying out Maintenance Activity.
(i) Technicians undertake maintenance
activities which mandates them to refer to
multiple publications, diagrams and
animations to correctly diagnose and
perform the intended activity. In the
present form, there are limitations in
terms of physically visualizing the
systems / subsystems and simultaneously
referring to multiple documents.
(ii) Smart glasses can deliver critical
information wrt wiring assemblies,
troubleshooting procedures, diagrams,
checklists, 3D walkthroughs, animations
and other reference materials in the
technicians’ line of sight, while allowing
them to keep their hands free to carry out
Challenge brief/definition the task. Further voice command driven
reference images and instructional videos
during workflow, allows new technicians
to train quickly on job.

(a) Non-availability of Vendors with Proven Track

record. Currently vendors who have a proven track
record of implementing AR technology in a military
set up are not available. Vendors with required
skillset and a proven prototype of the product can be
associated for further Proof of Concept in IAF set up.
(b) Integration with e-MMS. IAF e-MMS uses IBM
Maximo COTS tool which is required to be
integrated with the Smart Glasses. The technician
should be able to receive, select and confirm
completion of tasks through Voice commands and
same should be updated in the electronic
Maintenance Management System (e-MMS) data
base.

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(a) Usage of the AR by all Technical Training

Institutes of IAF (TETTRAs & TIs) for enhancing
quality of training imparted.
Future Expectation from the
prototype / Technology developed (b) Usage of Smart glasses by Aircraft , GW , Radar,
AFNet, Armament Fusing and Bomb Disposal
technicians for enhancement in quality of
maintenance thereby improving aerospace safety.

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DISC 5
DETAILED PROBLEM STATEMENTS
OF
INDIAN NAVY

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CHALLENGE 9

Organization
Indian Navy
Name
Problem
Statement/ Non -lethal Devices for stopping Vessels at Sea
Challenge title
Challenge
Mechanical / Chemical
domain
(a) There may be a need to stop vessels at sea without resorting to the
use of force. This would be useful during peacetime operation such as
for VBSS (visit Board, search, Seizure) operations or to stop a boat
that is heading towards friendly forces (at sea or in harbor/
anchorage) where the intent of the boat cannot be ascertained.
(b) The vessels so stopped should not suffer any permanent, damage but
the speed of the vessel should be slowed down, or ideally the vessels
brought to a halt altogether.
(c) The word vessel is used in its broadest sense and could cover vessels
from small, high sped boats to larger ships.
(d) Boat stopping devices are commercially available which use a
pneumatically launched rope with a drogue (sea anchor) which can
get entangled with the boats propellers and show down the boat due
Challenge to the resultant drag. The rope has to be ‘fired’ across the bow of the
brief/definition boat for it to be effectively ensnared. Such a device has limitations
such as inability to be used when a boat is heading directly towards
the ship which is using the device as in such a case, the rope would lie
parallel to the boat path and is unlikely to get ensnared.
(e) For large vessels, a mechanical device such as this may be impractical.
A chemical solution may be attempted where a viscous gel – like
structure is formed around the vessels propeller thus hindering
movement. Such gel should dissipate (or dissolve in sea water) after a
certain amount of time.
(f) The solution may be separate or a combined solution may be
provided. The means of delivery of the device should also form a part
of the proposed solution.

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Future
Expectation
Subject to successful trials of the prototype solution and based on the
from the
overall cost, such systems may be procured for use by the Navy and will
prototype /
also have utility for the Coast Guard and the Marine Police at state level.
Technology
developed

CHALLENGE 10

Organization
Indian Navy
Name
Problem Enhancing underwater Domain Awareness
Statement/ (UDA) by the use of Artificial Intelligence/machine Learning or other
Challenge title Novel Techniques
Challenge
Al, ML, Acoustics
domain
(a) Comprehensive Underwater Demain Awareness (UDA) requires
fusing data from disparate sources.
(b) Voluminous data that may be obtained from disparate sensors
such as sonars and sonobuoys (at the theatre level) needs to be
fused for sense-making.
(c) Presence of background noise and non -submarine Contact
Challenge (which may also be biological in origin) can complicate the
brief/definition detection problem.
(d) Use of suitable trained AI/ML models that can help in detection of
submarines would greatly aid in enhancing UDA.
(e) The solution need not be limited to AL/ML alone and could also
target other aspects that enhance UDA such as better signal
processing and decision support if they improve the existing
capability even where AL/ML techniques are not used.

Future
Expectation
Subject to successful trials of the solution the system may be inducted in
from the
the Indian Navy depending on the improvement over current procedures
prototype /
and cost benefit analysis.
Technology
developed

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CHALLENGE 11

Organization
Indian Navy
Name
Problem
Miniaturisation for implementation on mini and micro drones and drone
Statement/
SWARMS
Challenge title
Challenge
domain
(a) Distributed aperture radar for maritime ISR including
imagery/SAR imagery.
(b) Passive EW measures for overwhelming enemy AD/deception of
enemy missiles.
(c) Home on radiation based navigation system.
(d) Navigation aids for ops in GNSS denied environment.
Challenge
brief/definition

Future
Expectation
from the
prototype /
Technology
developed

CHALLENGE 12

Organization
Indian Navy
Name
Problem
Development of a Private 5G network for machine to machine
Statement/
Communication
Challenge title
Challenge
Communication
domain

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Background. 5G is a critical Strategic technology and will fuel ubiquitous

connectivity in future and is likely to have long-term economic and
military advantage .5G standards incorporate new security features and
gives 5G networks the potential to operate much securely when
compared with existing commercial wireless network.

Challenge. Development of a private 5G in box kind of solution with user

defined security features, which can coexist with commercial 5G
Challenge operations without inference. The solution should endeavor to follow 5G
brief/definition standards. The solution should aid in the following :-

● Enhanced mobile Broadband(eMBB) towards providing a portable

solution delivering higher quality And rich content to multiple
users with full mobility.

● Help in large scale machine -to-machine communications from

widespread sensor networks and multiple connected devices.

Future Implementation of data intensive communication application like AI/ML

Expectation based tools
from the
prototype /
Technology
developed

CHALLENGE 13

Organization
Indian Navy
Name
Problem
Statement/ Development of inertial energy storage system for naval applications
Challenge title
Challenge
domain

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IESS aims to harness energy from high inertia flywheels. They are also
known as flywheel UPS.

Challenge : design and development of a compact IESS with a power

Electronic convertor based ride through mechanism to ensure
uninterrupted power supply to the load/equipment during partial
power failure. Broad specifications are as follows:-
Challenge
brief/definition ● Power:100 KW of more
● Weight: 50kg or less
● Volume:30,000 cc or less
● Backup times: 5sec or more
● Ride through Mechanism: SMPS based converter, with stabilised
power supply

Potential future use of IESS for application in IN are as follows:-

● Integrated compact converters with built-in UPS feature for

Future
weapon/sensor system
Expectation
from the ● Power Quality correction for sensitive equipment
prototype / ● Implementation of uninterrupted shore supply by integrating high
Technology capacity IES Systems with grid and shore based back-up
developed generators
Replacement of existing weapon supply with IES based power supply
system to ensure “No-Break” supply and requisite power Quality.

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DISC 5
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CHALLENGE 14

Organization
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)
Name
Problem
Image recognition and target tracking and non-cooperative collision
Statement/
avoidance systems for UAVs.
Challenge title

Recognition & Tracking of the target(s) based on the images from sensors
Challenge such as CCD, FLIR, SAR/ISAR video from Radar, EO systems. AI based
domain image recognition & tracking and non-cooperative collision avoidance
system for UAVs.

Description:
Aim is to automatically recognize the ground targets using images captured
from various on-board sensors such as CCD, FLIR, SAR/ISAR or EO
systems and tracking of the same after detection. This includes detection,
classification, recognition, and tracking of the targets. AI/ML based
Challenge algorithms may be used.
brief/definition Objectives of the Challenge / Scope of Work:
To develop and validate the algorithms for target recognition & tracking
and also for non-cooperative collision avoidance system.
Evaluation Criteria:
Algorithms can be verified on ground using simulator; and in-air on HAL
flying platforms having the required sensors.

Future
Expectation Can be used in day/night Aerial surveillance of infiltration on the border
from the areas using UAVs. Useful in Net centric operations for target sharing
prototype / among various nodes. Also, it can be used for non-cooperative collision
Technology avoidance system in UAVs.
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CHALLENGE 15

Organization
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)
Name
Problem
Miniaturization of electronics modules by use of low power industrial
Statement/
devices, ruggedized hardware and software components.
Challenge title

Challenge
Miniaturization of electronics for avionics applications
domain

Future avionics for UAV and Fixed Wing/Rotary wing applications require
light weight, small size and lesser powered computers. For this purpose,
Challenge
miniaturization of electronic modules using FPGA/SOC is required.
brief/definition
SOC : System on Chip

Future
Expectation
from the Light weight, small size and less power airborne computers for avionics
prototype / applications
Technology
developed

CHALLENGE 16

Organization
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)
Name
Problem
Development of a bore-sighting / alignment system for SU -30 MKl aircraft
Statement/
sensors, tray and weapon adaptors.
Challenge title
This system shall perform Bore-sighting / alignment of sensors, tray and
weapon adaptors without need of Reference / Harmonization Board and
three-point levelling of an aircraft.
The current system requires three-point levelling of aircraft &
Challenge placement of Reference board and have certain limitation like human error,
domain large manpower and time requirement. These limitation leads to occurrence
of large amount of snags and additional flying efforts for acceptance and
delivery of aircraft to customer. It also affects fleet readiness. Hence a
system which is quick, accurate, and reliable and demand less man power is
required.

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Bore-sighting in context to aircraft and its system refers to a process of

adjustment / measurement of deviations of a local co-ordinate axis system
of sensor with respect of aircraft axis system. The deviations of a local
co-ordinate axis system of sensor further adjusted or compensated for
proper functioning of aircraft systems.
The challenge domain are as follows:
a) Elimination of requirement of aircraft levelling and placement of
reference board.
b) Reduction in man-hours requirement.
c) It shall eliminate human error (Parallax errors while using optical
system and use of plumb bob).
d) Linear accuracy: It shall not be less than 0.5 mm at a distance of 0.1
m to 22 m. The measurement distance is from axis of Bore-sighting
Alignment System origin to point of interest under measurement.
e) Angular accuracy: It shall not be coarser than 0.25 mil (milli radian)
at a distance from 0.1 m to 22 m. The angular accuracy shall be
applicable in all three directions i. e. Roll, Pitch and Yaw. Angular
measurement accuracy is considering total system errors i.e.
Mechanical manufacturing error of trays, hardware error and
software calculation errors.
f) Simultaneous activities (other than harmonization) on aircraft shall
not affect measurement accuracy of the proposed system.
It shall be portable.

In development of Bore-sighting system for Su 30MKI aircraft the

following scope is expected:
i. Design and development of measurement technology and
harmonization technology as per technical specification.
ii. Design and development of fixtures / adaptors required for
Bore-sighting / Alignment of sensors / trays and adaptors. At
Proof of concept stage, Head-Up-Display (HUD), Inertial and
Navigation Global Positioning System (INGPS) sensor and
Aircraft Reference Datum for harmonization will be considered.
Challenge
iii. Design and development of User Interface.
brief/definition
iv. Design and development of software and algorithm.
v. Design and development of laboratory model and demonstration
of developed technology principle.
vi. Design, Development and manufacturing of prototype system
vii. Demonstration of technology using developed prototype system to
user and govt. certifying agencies.
viii. Submission of all documents (algorithms, source code of software,
Design manual, Operational Manual, Maintenance manual.
ix. Submission of deliverables that are agreed upon.

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a) The system shall have following essential component:

i. Control & Measuring Device (CMD) for measurement and control
operation.
ii. Portable handheld measuring tool for measurement of point
co-ordinates in three dimensional space.
iii. Bore-sighting Trays Adaptor & Fixture (BTAF) for capturing of
axis information of sensors, tray and weapon adaptors.
iv. A computing and display device for computation and user
interface.
b) The stages of technology development will be in line with general
development process:
i. Selection of Technology and feasibility study.
ii. Technology validation in laboratory.
iii. Technology development / Prototype development.
iv. Proof of Concept using prototype on aircraft.
v. Report generation / Documents.
Deliverables: Various reports, algorithms, Source code of software,
software executables, prototype product, supporting equipment’s if any.

The developed prototype / technology will be employed for Bore-sighting /

Future
alignment of aircraft sensors, tray and weapon adaptors on Su-30MKI
Expectation
aircraft.
from the
This technology may be further deployed for Bore-sighting / alignment of
prototype /
other fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft.
Technology
Also it may deployed for alignment of various zigs and fixtures and
developed
calibration of robotic arms.

CHALLENGE 17

Organization
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)
Name
Problem
Development of Artificial Intelligence based training modules for
Statement/
technicians for operation and maintenance of SU – 30 MKl aircraft
Challenge title

Challenge
Artificial Intelligence with VR/AR
domain

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The proposed system shall be based on Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality

and AI for generation of simulated scenarios and analysis of the responses.
The training is envisaged at 3 levels. Level-1 will be based on the basics &
Challenge
3D models elaboration of the desired system. Level-2 will be on the known
brief/definition
scenarios and known responses. Level-3 will be on the randomly generated
scenarios and their comparative analysis with respect to the actual. Each
scenario consists of Faults of the system and its corrective action.
Future
Expectation
from the The technology developed will be used to impart training to the technicians
prototype / effectively. The technologies will be adopted to the other aircraft systems.
Technology
developed

CHALLENGE 18

Organization
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)
Name
Problem
Development of Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) system for SU-30
Statement/
MKl aircraft – Stabilizer using photonic system.
Challenge title

Challenge For cracks/ defects detection on Su-30MKI aircraft Stabiliser in both

domain assembled and disassembled condition.

During exploitation and overhaul of Su-30MKI aircraft, number of cracks

are reported from IAF bases and HAL (NK) respectively. At present, visual
inspection with/ without magnifying glass and dye penetrant methods are
used to identify cracks/ defects on the structure. Sometimes it is difficult to
Challenge
locate the cracks/ defects in inaccessible locations. In few of the cases, the
brief/definition
location of the cracks/ defects is accessible only after dismantling of
assemblies. In view of the above, an advanced and effective non-contact
structural health monitoring system is required to identify cracks/ defects
without dismantling of aircraft structure.
Future
i. The primary objective is to identify the cracks/ defects encountered
Expectation
during exploitation of Stabiliser installed on Su-30MKI aircraft. The
from the
evaluation shall be done based on the test results obtained from
prototype /
photonic system and results of visual inspection of Stabiliser after
Technology
dismantling from the aircraft.
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ii. Development of a photonic system to detect cracks/ defects on

Stabiliser structure in assembled and in disassembled condition.
Photonic system should be able to detect cracks/ defects on any zone of
Su-30MKI structure.

CHALLENGE 19

Organization
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)
Name
Problem
Statement/ P 87PA of AL-31FP aero engine
Challenge title

Spark plugs SP-87PA (igniter plug) of surface discharge type installed on

Challenge combustion chamber of the AL-31FP aero engine. The spark plug cannot be
domain disassembled and has a screen and ceramic insulator between the
electrodes. Spark discharges from central electrode to side electrode
The spark plug is connected to high voltage generated by an ignition coil.
As current flows from the coil, a voltage develops between the central and
side electrodes. Initially no current can flow because the fuel and air in the
gap is an insulator, but as the voltage rises further it begins to change the
structure of the gases between electrodes. Once the voltage exceeds the
dielectric strength of the gases, the gases become ionized. The ionized gas
Challenge becomes a conductor and allows current to flow across the gap in the form
brief/definition of spark.
Working pressure: 40 bar
Thread dimension of spark plug to ignition cable: M20X1 CL-2a
Thread dimension of spark plug to casing of combustion chamber:
M20X1.5
Weight : 0.28 kg
Total Life : 1000 Flying hours, minimum
Future
Expectation
This spark plug should have form fit condition to be assembled in main
from the
combustion chamber of the AL-31FP engine with minimum life of 1000
prototype /
flying hrs. Maximum weight of the part is 0.28 kg max.
Technology
developed

CHALLENGE 20

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Organization
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)
Name
Problem Development of Software module for audio data compression and
Statement/ decompression compatible with ADSP21060 and ARM (Cortex 7 series)
Challenge title processors.

Challenge
Software Development & Integration
domain
1. Solid State Flight data Recorder system consists of Flight data
acquisition and cockpit audio acquisition and storage in memory.
Four channel audio data is acquired on as per second basis and is
then used after compression & decompression in ratio of 4:1 & 1:4
respectively.
2. Software Module to be developed by vendor to perform audio
lossless compression & decompression in ration of 32:1 & 1:32
Challenge respectively.
brief/definition 3. Vendor has to demonstrate the developed software module
integration with with ADSP21060 & ARM ( Cortex M-7 series )
processors fitted in SSFDRs.
4. Compression of Audio data in 32:1 ratio in 50 ms is mandatorily
requirement.
5. Decompression is to be done in 1:32 ratio as fast as possible but not
more than 1 minute.

Future
At present compression ratio of 4:1 is used in SSFDRs, if a software
Expectation
module compatible with processors is developed it will provide a
from the
technology to store larger duration of data in lesser memory space and
prototype /
further audio data download time will also reduced significantly by the
Technology
technology developed.
developed

CHALLENGE 21

Organization
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)
Name
Problem
Statement/ Adaptive Data Rate Modem for Wireless Mobile Ad-Hoc Network
Challenge title

Challenge
Modem for Wireless networks
domain

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Wireless communication channels are characterized by various fading

conditions like Gaussian, Rayleigh, Rician etc. Adaptive Data rate burst
modem is required to keep the data rate at optimal level for fading
conditions. Adaptive Data rate modem also facilitates the implementation
Challenge of adaptive range scheme for increasing the geographical range of the
brief/definition network.

The scope of the project is development of Adaptive modulation and

demodulation techniques with built-in Error Control Coding to support for
variable data rates based on the channel conditions and signal strength
Future
Expectation
from the This is a key technology required for Datalinks. This technology will be a
prototype / part of the datalinks being developed by SLRDC for UAVs.
Technology
developed

CHALLENGE 22

Organization
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)
Name
Problem
Frequency-Modulation Continuous-Wave (FM CW) Real Time RADALT
Statement/
Tester
Challenge title

Challenge
C Band R F Signal Processing using DDS technique.
domain
The purpose of the system is to test the Radio altimeter for its altitude range
profile along with the different pitch & roll conditions for selected terrain.
Presently fixed delay line is being used for bench testing and no test
equipment is available for testing variable altitude along with different
pitch & roll conditions for selected terrain.
Challenge
The test equipment shall simulate the terrain reflected signal spectrum
brief/definition
(echo spectrum) with respect to the FMCW signal transmitted from the
RAM incorporating the altitude delay, spectrum as per pitch & roll
condition and terrain attenuation.

The simulated echo is fed to the RAM receiver for processing and display
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Future
Expectation
from the Required for Proving the performance of RAM and reduces flight test
prototype / effort to greater extent.
Technology
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DISC 5
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OF
BHARAT ELECTRONICS LIMITED (BEL)

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CHALLENGE 23

Organization
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Name
Problem
Statement/ Motion Pattern Classification on online/active data
Challenge title

Challenge
Analytics
domain
The detection of ship patterns on offline data is possible by applying the
Challenge mathematical algorithms. However, the problem statement is to detect
brief/definition online ship/vessel manoeuvring patterns in sea such as Zig-Zag, Loop,
Parallel movement & sudden stop in mid sea for Radar/AIS track data.
Future
Expectation The output must contain the Identity/Identities of the Vessel, classification
from the of Pattern detected & duration of the pattern detected. The proposed
prototype / solution should efficient & must cater for large volume of track data (more
Technology than ~1 Lakh Track).
developed

CHALLENGE 24

Organization
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Name
Problem
Find out the overlapping percentage of two 3D objects and display of
Statement/
combined geometry
Challenge title

Challenge
3D GIS Overlapping Objects
domain
Software solution should give following output
Challenge 1. The overlapping percentage of two 3D volumes and also highlight the
brief/definition overlapped area with defined colour.
2. Geometry of overlapped 3D volume.

Future
The solution should provide the overlapping percentage of the defined
Expectation
geometry and also should give the combined geometry of 3D objects after
from the
removing the overlapped area.
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Technology
developed

CHALLENGE 25

Organization
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Name
Problem
Statement/ Helmet mount Conformable antenna.
Challenge title

Challenge
Antenna design and development
domain
Conformable antennas are new area of development in antenna field. It will
Challenge allow proper use of space available for strategic projects. Achieving
brief/definition conformable shape without any degradation in electrical and radiation
property of antenna is a challenge covering UWB frequency ranges
Future
Expectation
from the Antenna should have conformable shape as specified and should comply
prototype / with electrical properties as well as environmental specification
Technology
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CHALLENGE 26

Organization
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)
Name
Problem
Robotic Arm for inspection, cleaning and painting of tanks on ships to save
Statement/
on time, cost and avoid accidents
Challenge title

Challenge
Robotics & Hardware
domain

Ships use fuel, oils, sludge, sewage, water and other fluids, which are
stored in tanks. When stored in tanks, these fluids tend to stick inside the
tanks forming layers of semi-solid substance. Moreover, many impurities of
these fluids settle down and stick to the surface of the tanks. It is therefore
imperative that the tanks are cleaned on a regular basis on ships.

Generally, tanks cleaning on the ship is done during dry dock and whenever
Challenge the inspection of the tanks is due. Cleaning is done for inspection or if there
brief/definition is any work to be done inside the tanks such as cracks, leaks, etc.

Tank cleaning inspection and repairs is a necessary procedure performed on

board ships. This process, when carried out by humans, tends to be
hazardous, sometimes leading to explosion and accidents. In spite of all the
necessary safety precautions and enclosed space entry procedures,
accidents still occur while inspecting, cleaning and repairing tanks on board
ships.

Robotic Arm developed can be used on ships and submarines for

inspection, cleaning and painting of tanks to
Future (a) Save on time delays in inspecting, cleaning and repairing
Expectation tanks
from the (b) Avoid accidents which still occur inside the tanks on board
prototype / ships.
Technology (c) Reduce manpower cost.
developed
The target users are Indian Navy, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, Mazagon
Dock Ship Builders Limited and other shipyards

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CHALLENGE 27

Organization
Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI)
Name
Problem
Development of fast & economical cutting machines for Metal Bars above
Statement/
dia 400mm
Challenge title

Challenge
Equipment development
domain

Cutting of large size ingots/semis (> 400 mm dia.) of metals is an integral

part of the manufacturing process of special alloys. This is presently carried
Challenge out through electric discharge sawing (EDS) or Band Saw
brief/definition machines.Cutting of high strength alloys like super alloys, Special steels &
titanium alloys is a very time-consuming process often making it a
bottleneck in the process line.

Future
Super alloys, Titanium alloys and Special steel are widely used in various
Expectation
strategic sectors and also have huge potential for export. Technology
from the
developed will be useful for all manufacturers as well as fabricators of
prototype /
special alloys. Further any cost effective bulk cutting method will be useful
Technology
across all metal processing and a range of other industries.
developed

CHALLENGE 28

Organization
Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI)
Name
Problem
Statement/ Development of Automation and Data capturing in a quality control lab
Challenge title

Challenge
Technology development / Development of software
domain

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MIDHANI manufactures various alloys (super alloys, titanium alloys &

special steel) and in various product forms. Further, to supply materials to
strategic sectors, lot of testing and certification is to be carried out and
records are to be maintained for longer periods. As of now testing process
Challenge is largely manual starting from sample collection, preparation, testing and
brief/definition generation of reports. Handling large numbers of samples and multiple tests
makes it difficult. Hence automation in testing process such as
identification marking and centralized processing of data captured in
individual tests are very essential.

Future
Expectation Software which can help in data management starting from sample code,
from the sample movements history from different work center, test results and
prototype / online report generation will be useful for all metallurgical testing
Technology laboratories.
developed

CHALLENGE 29

Organization
Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI)
Name
Problem
Statement/ Development of NDT technique for quality assessment of cast ingot
Challenge title

Challenge
Technology development
domain

Till date there is no NDT technique available for quality assessment of

Challenge large cast ingots / large semis for identification of defects such as voids,
brief/definition inclusions, internal cracks etc.This leads to rejections at much later stages
incurring additional process costs and delaysin delivery.

Future
Processing of High value materials like Super alloys, Titanium alloys and
Expectation
Special steel are very expensive and time taking. Development of NDT
from the
technique for cast ingot will help to reduce process loss in subsequent
prototype /
stages. Such technology will find applications in all heavy component
Technology
manufacturing industries.
developed

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GARDEN REACH SHIPBUILDERS & ENGINEERS LTD
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CHALLENGE 30

Organization
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd.
Name
Problem
Statement/ Design of Active Roll Stabilization System for Naval Ships
Challenge title

Challenge
Ship Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics
domain
Interconnected Roll Compensation Tanks on P&S with ballast control using
Controlled High Pressure Air supply above free surface.

Input for Design: Principle dimensions of Ship, Hydrostatics/GZ Curve,

Response amplitude operator (RAO) for Roll motion for 02 conditions
Challenge
(Heading, Speed, Sea State), Radius of Gyration, any other specific input
brief/definition
required

Deliverables: Simulation in Matlab, All associated calculations-Tank

Volume, Mass flow as function of time between tanks, Pump capacity,
Schematic drawings of whole arrangement.

Normally warships are fitted with Fin Stabilizers which creates roll
stabilization due to hydrodynamic lift, hence these are not very effective
Future when ships are moving at lower speeds. In addition to above limitation, it
Expectation creates additional and unwanted drag leading to larger fuel consumption.
from the
prototype / In order to overcome this, Active roll stabilization as above is envisaged.
Technology Similar technology is available in market mainly from foreign vendors,
developed therefore it offers an opportunity to develop indigenous technology to fulfill
this gap in naval design/construction domain in line with Atmanirbhar
Bharat goal.

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CHALLENGE 31

Organization
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd.
Name
Problem
Development of an AI enabled Robot to carry out Phased Array Ultrasonic
Statement/
Inspection on curved/ straight ship Hull structure.
Challenge title

Challenge Non-Destructive Testing: Ultrasonic Inspection of weld seams and butts

domain during Ship Construction.
Welding is one of the most critical activity of ship construction which is
done in huge quantity. To ensure the quality and performance of welds,
Non-Destructive Test (NDT) is carried out extensively. NDT aids in
identifying presence of any weld defects such as cracks, porosity, lack of
fusion, slag inclusion,etc.

The AI enabled Robot shall be able to:

A) Navigate on the curved/ straight hull surface without human
intervention while following the weld seam/ butt. Also be able to
Challenge navigate through cross weld joints (merging point of seams and
brief/definition butts) while carrying out UT.
B) Conduct phased array ultrasonic test on Seam and butt weld joints
while traversing on the hull structure.
C) Verify the integrity of weld joint as per naval standards.

The thickness of plates on which AI enabled robotic UT is envisaged in the

range of 3.15 mm to 25 mm primarily.
The result of UT shall be governed by the weld quality specified in naval
standards. The AI should be able to generate inspection report specifying
whether the quality of weld joint is accepted or not.

Future
This technology would be able to replace conventional way of Film based
Expectation
Radiography technique presently used in shipbuilding industry completely.
from the
prototype /
It is envisaged that human dependency on conducting and subsequently
Technology
evaluation of the test results will eventually be minimized.
developed

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CHALLENGE 32

Organization
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd.
Name
Problem
Statement/ Low Insulation observed on parallel DC Supply
Challenge title

Challenge
Low Insulation on 24V DC supply source Distribution Board (DB)
domain
Low insulation is observed on 24V DC supply source DB due to many
Challenge
parallel path circuits required on board. Due to this low insulation, the
brief/definition
control PCB cards are damaged frequently.
Future
Expectation The desirable Insulation value should be 1 Mega Ohm.
from the In a DB, If any circuit is operating in low insulation, the visual/audio
prototype / information of the same should be available on the source end so that user
Technology can isolate only that circuit for DI/DR.
developed

CHALLENGE 33

Organization
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd.
Name
Problem
Low Insulation of Galley Equipment Observed during operation on board
Statement/
ships
Challenge title

Challenge Low Insulation of Galley Equipment During Running Condition At 415V

domain AC Supply
The insulation value of galley equipment’s is observed in Kilo ohm during
operation on board the ship. However, it is desired how to have this
Challenge insulation value in Mega ohm during operation.
brief/definition
Note: During operation of the Galley equipment the insulation value at
switchboard feeder section drops from 10 M ohm to 3k ohm.

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Future
Expectation
from the Desirable value of Galley equipment during operation should be more than
prototype / 02 Mega Ohm.
Technology
developed

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DISC 5
DETAILED PROBLEM STATEMENTS
OF
HINDUSTAN SHIPYARD LIMITED (HSL)

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CHALLENGE 34
Organization
Name Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL)

Problem
Statement/ EMI/EMC SHIELDING FOR BRIDGE WINDOW GLASSES ON
Challenge title NAVAL SHIPS

Electrical , Electronics-Electromagnetic and Stealth design aspects of

Challenge domain
warship design

On the ships fitted with high power emitters on the decks, the radiated
emissions could seep through the bridge windows into the bridge
wherein the sensitive and sophisticated electronic navigation,
Challenge
communication equipment and control systems are installed and would
brief/definition
cause malfunctioning of these equipment. Therefore there is a need to
provide EMI/EMC shielding for the bridge window glasses without
losing the visibility requirements.
If bridge window glasses with required level of EMI/EMC Shielding
could be developed with a protective filming without losing the
transparency/ visibility through Bridge window glass.. If a film coating
Future can be provided which ensures electrical conductivity, both EMI-EMC
Expectation from and RCS problems in ship design / operation of warships can be solved.
the prototype /
Technology The development of the suitable coating or film can be completed in
developed approximate period of 2 years. All the major Indian naval ships will be
able to use this technology for EM / RCS reduction. Considering the
large number of ships being built with more and more powerful
radars/sensors, the need for the technology will be high in future.

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CHALLENGE 35
Organization Name Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL)
Problem Statement/
Development of NVG compatible Lighting and helo visual landing
Challenge title
aids for use onboard ships

Challenge domain Electrical, Electronics-Naval technology,

Naval ships that operate helicopter need visual landing aids that enable
the pilots for safe operation of the helicopters. In addition, for
operation at night, standard and night vision goggle (NVG) compatible
lighting and landing aids are required to ensure secrecy of flight
Challenge operations without compromising safety. Presently these systems are
brief/definition imported. With a large number of ships with helicopters being built for
Indian Navy and Coast Guard, indigenous availability of few, if not all
components of the helicopter deck lighting and visual landing aids will
reduce dependence on foreign manufacturers.

The entire system comprises of following key elements-

(i) Deck lighting – deck edge lights, periphery lights, oblique
landing lights.
(ii) Stabilized Glide Path indicator
(iii) Stabilized horizontal Roll bar
Future Expectation (iv) Landing Period designator
from the prototype
/ Technology
The development of the all the above may be costly and time
developed
consuming. To start with Navy approved MIL-Grade light
manufacturers can collaborate with suitable start-ups to develop NVG
compatible lights. Considering the large number of ships being built,
NVG helo deck lighting becoming the norm, the need for the
technology will be high in future.

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