Gujarat researchers’ technology to stimulate lightning on other planets in lab gets patent
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Why in news
Researchers from CHARUSAT and PRL received a patent for a technology that simulates lightning on other planets in a laboratory setting to aid space exploration.
Background
The technology uses a custom vacuum chamber and high-voltage setup to replicate lightning under various planetary atmospheres. The project was funded by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and developed by a team of researchers from Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT) and the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL).
Facts for Prelims
- S&TPRL (Physical Research Laboratory) is a premier research institute in India focusing on space and geophysics.
- S&TThe technology simulates lightning phenomena specifically for planets like Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn.
- FactThe project aligns with the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative to promote indigenous space technology.
- BodyISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) is the national space agency of India.
For Mains
Q. How does indigenous space technology development contribute to India's strategic autonomy and the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' vision in the global space economy?
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- R&D ecosystem: Strengthening public-private partnerships between academic institutions like CHARUSAT and national bodies like ISRO.
- Technological sovereignty: Reducing reliance on foreign laboratory infrastructure for planetary atmospheric modeling.
- Strategic positioning: Enhancing India's capability to lead in deep-space exploration and planetary science research.
Keywords: Atmanirbhar Bharat · Space Exploration · Indigenous Technology · Planetary Science · Public-Private Partnership
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