The Submersible Platform for Acoustic Characterisation and Evaluation (SPACE) has been set up as a premier testing and evaluation hub for the Indian Navy’s sonar systems by the DRDO.
About SPACE:
- A state-of-the-art system developed for use by the Navy onboard various platforms, including ships, submarines and helicopters.
- Consists of two main components:
- A floating platform on the water surface.
- A submersible platform that can be lowered to depths of up to 100 meters.
- It was designed with the input on concept and requirements from NPOL.
- The construction was undertaken by M/s L&T Shipbuilding located in Chennai.
Features
- The submersible platform is equipped with a series of synchronously operated winches, allowing it to reach significant depths seamlessly.
Uses
- Primarily used for evaluating sonar systems.
- Facilitates quick deployment and easy recovery of scientific packages, including sensors and transducers.
- Enables surveying, sampling, and data collection of various environmental parameters such as air, surface, mid-water, and reservoir floor.
Significance
- Enhances the capabilities of anti-submarine warfare research.
Supports a broad range of scientific studies using modern instrumentation, contributing significantly to maritime defense technology
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