A Document for Preparing Research Project Proposals (Part 1)

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RESEARCH AREAS IN SPACE

A Document for Preparing Research Project Proposals

ISRO undertakes research and development of launch vehicles, satellite and applications for meeting the societal needs. Towards this, ISRO actively fosters partnerships with industry and academia to advance space research and technology development. The ISRO-Academia partnership is one of the important pillars in India's space research ecosystem, designed to foster innovation, indigenous technology development and skill-building. It helps to bridge the gap between fundamental research and mission-driven engineering. As ISRO unveils the Research Areas in Space - twenty twenty-five, reaffirming ISRO's commitment to fostering a research environment that is forward-looking, inclusive and aligned with the dynamic needs of the nation and the evolving global space landscape.

The "Research Areas in Space - twenty twenty-five" document details the organization's current and forthcoming research and development priorities. It is the aggregation of various research domains and serves as a blueprint for academic institutions aiming to align their research endeavours with ISRO's strategic objectives. From building robust and efficient launch systems to advancing satellite platforms that support critical communication, navigation and remote sensing services, to expanding our capabilities in planetary exploration and deep space science - the research agenda is both ambitious and grounded in practical national imperatives.

Catering to the Space Vision twenty forty-seven, this document comprises of six major research areas Launch Vehicles, Satellite Technology, Human Space Flight Centre, Earth Observation, Space Sciences, Space Policy and management. The Research Areas in Space - twenty twenty-five document is not merely a technical reference - it is an invitation to researchers, scholars, engineers, entrepreneurs and students to contribute meaningfully to India's space journey. It calls upon our scientific community to think boldly, act responsibly and innovate with purpose. Together, let us chart new paths, unlock new knowledge and build a spacefaring future that uplifts every citizen and reflects the aspirations of our nation.

Preface

General Instructions

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Propellants, Polymers and Chemicals (VSSC)

Sub Area

Development of a lab scale prilling process for producing spherical ammonium dinitramide oxidizer (VSSC)

Work Envisaged:

Sub Area Energetic Materials (VSSC)

Sub Area Computational Modelling (VSSC)

Nonisocyanate polyurethane coating (Antimicrobial coating) (VSSC)

Nonisocyanate polyurethane based biocompatible antimicrobial coating (VSSC)

Sub Area Sprayable TPS Application Technology (VSSC)

Sub Area Polymers (VSSC)

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Advantages:

Scope of the work:

Area

High energy density battery system (VSSC)

Development of Silicon nanowires infused Graphite anode materials for Ultra high energy density battery systems (VSSC)

H two point one

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Sensing Systems (VSSC)

Instrumentation, Data Acquisition and Telemetry (VSSC)

N one point two

N three point one

Development of theoretical models of composite lattice cylinders and cone type structures (VSSC)

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O three

Three. Implement various wall models for WMLES.

S one

Sub Area

B. AI-Enhanced High-Resolution Short-Range Forecasting of Near-Surface Winds for Space Launch Operations (SDSC SHAR)

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Seven. Automated T and E, saving facility readiness time.

Area Liquid Propulsion (LPSC)

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W one point one

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W one point three

Expected Deliverables are:

Multi-Plume Interaction Studies of Clustered Hall Thrusters (LPSC)

Expected deliverables are:

Mathematical modelling of Stirling thermoelectric converter

Y one point one

Scope:

Area Materials and Manufacturing for Liquid Propulsion Systems

The scope of works includes.

Development of high entropy alloys/high performance alloys for application in solenoid valves

Heat Treatment Optimization for DED and LPBF-Printed Inconel seven eighteen Parts

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A two point three

Human Research, Space Medicine and Space Biology

Adaptive Resistance Training Devices

A two point four

Radiation Sensitivity

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Novel strategies for the use of methane in space stations

Multi Wavelength Fiber Laser Generation Technique

High Power Er Doped Fiber Amplifier

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Sub Area Atomic Clock Related Technologies

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C three point one

Sub Area Human Spaceflight Related Technologies

Research Areas in Space - twenty twenty-five

Satellite Technology

System Engineering

A one point three

Hybrid Satellite/Terrestrial networks and their compatibility with Fifth Generation cellular system

Development of signal processing and resource allocation algorithms for multi gigahertz on-board processors

A one point five

Studies on Advanced Navigation systems

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A one point seven

Space based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast and Automatic Identification System

Next Generation Data Relay Satellite System

A one point eight

Interplanetary Communication System

Interplanetary Communication System Network:

Technologies:

A one point nine

Millimetre-wave Satellite Communication Systems

Sub Area

A three

The satellite technology is divided into two major categories

Two. Navigation satellite related technology.

Sub Area

Current Situation and challenges

A three point two

Block Diagram and DVM model of Ka Band Modulator

Current Situation and challenges

New channel coding Scheme

Digital Processors for High Throughput Satellites.

One. Development of system on chip with integrated wideband, direct sampling data converters and RF transceivers.

A four point two

Coding Scheme (SAC)

Optical Interconnects for High Speed Signal and LO distribution (SAC)

A four point four

One. DVB-S two modem: two Gb per second transmit, one Gb per second receive

Digital Cancellation Scheme for High-Order Passive Intermodulation Interference (SAC)

A four point eight

FPGA ASIC Design Methodology (SAC)

Sub Area

A six

Sub Area

A seven point one

Sub Area

Flexible Payload Configuration

Reconfigurable Filters

Research areas in space - twenty twenty-five

Recent Advances in Reconfigurable Filters:

Mechanically Tunable Waveguide Cavity Filters

A seven point three

Fully Tunable TE zero one one Cavity Filters

Coaxial Tunable Filters

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Synthesis and Analysis of Microwave Filters Based on Available Computational Methods

Reflectionless Microwave filter

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SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY

Receiver and Frequency Sources Technologies (SAC)

Areas of Research are:

Sub Area

GaN FET based EPCs (SAC)

Overview

Focused on advancing India's space research, this document details key research areas for the period leading up to twenty twenty-five and invites contributions from academia, industry, and research institutions to enhance collaboration with ISRO.

Key Points

1Highlights ISRO's commitment to research in space technology and exploration
2Encourages partnerships between academia and industry to drive innovation
3Details critical research domains like satellite technology, launch vehicles, and human spaceflight
4Serves as a blueprint for institutions to align their projects with national space goals
5Calls for meaningful contributions towards India's aspirations in space exploration.

Details

Authors: Shri. G Harikrishnan, Dr. M A Paul, Shri Nishant Kumar, Smt Nirupama Tiwari, Shri M Uday Kumar, Dr. V. Narayanan, M. Ganesh Pillai
Category: Technology and Engineering

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