IIT Kanpur to develop avalanche victim detection system for Army
's Central Command has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with IIT-Kanpur to develop an Auto-Luminescent Avalanche Victim Detection System (AAVDS).
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The collaboration was formalized under Lieutenant General Anindya Sengupta, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Surya Command.
The alliance intends to harness homegrown technological prowess to create an advanced system designed to swiftly detect and pinpoint the location of soldiers buried beneath avalanche snow.
AAVDS will feature a luminating liquid, deployed from a compact device worn by soldiers, which marks their location in the snow— drastically reducing rescue time and increasing survival chances.
Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta, commenting on the partnership, described it as a pivotal moment in leveraging indigenous innovation to equip the armed forces with cutting-edge tools for rescuing avalanche victims in challenging high-altitude zones. He emphasized the strategic importance of this technological leap.
Lieutenant General Navin Sachdeva, Chief of Staff of Surya Command, underscored the initiative's reflection of the Indian Army's dedication to achieving self-reliance in defence technology, thereby enhancing the operational effectiveness of troops in extreme environments.
Subramany, a senior professor and project lead at IIT Kanpur, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, noting it as a prime opportunity for local research bodies to directly uplift the Indian Army's capabilities.
He reaffirmed IIT Kanpur's commitment to spearheading more transformative projects ahead.
The project's oversight will be handled by an Ordnance Maintenance Company under the Central Command's headquarters, led by Lt Col Piyush Dhariwal.
Beyond military use, the technology holds promise for civilian applications, offering enhanced safety for mountaineers and adventure enthusiasts in avalanche-prone regions.
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