Geo-Innovation Challenge

Geospatial Science and Technology

in Defence, Security and Intelligence 06th December 2021 to 08 December 2021,

A Virtual Event

Organized by Multidisciplinary Centre of Geoinformatics, Delhi Technological

University, New Delhi

Supported by National Geospatial Program, Department of Science and Technology,

Government of India, New Delhi

Do you have an innovative idea for the application of geospatial science and technology in the defence sector?

Apply Now!

Patron

Prof. Yogesh Singh

Hon’ble Vice Chancellor

Delhi Technological University, New Delhi

Principal Investigator

Dr. K.C. Tiwari, Professor, Multidisciplinary Centre of

Geoinformatics, Delhi Technological University, New Delhi

Delhi Technological University, New Delhi

With a history stretching over 75 years, providing an academic milieu amid adequate space for ingenious research as an integral part of curriculum design,

Delhi Technological University (DTU) is strongly identified with engineering education in India. The University has been a forerunner, and led the way in re-

form movement maintaining a compatibility with values and professional morality. DTU takes pride in being one of the major contributors in planning and

construction of India’s infrastructure. In DTU, we endorse and cultivate the purity of mind as the strongest currency, with an impressive resolve to renovate

and upgrade our knowledge infrastructure. DTU aspires to be ranked amongst the leading universities globally. Consequently, DTU's mission is to edify indi-

viduals to be competitive not only in India, but all over the world. Visit us on: http://www.dtu.ac.in/

Multidisciplinary Centre of Geoinformatics

Multidisciplinary Centre for Geoinformatics (MCG) was established at DTU on 5th March 2019 with a vision to excel in the field of Geospatial education,

research and consultancy. It is currently running Ph.D and an AICTE approved M.Tech program in Geoinformatics.

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What is the Geo-Innovation Challenge?

In India’s recent journey of sustainable economic growth, knowledge has been identified as one of the key drivers. In this odyssey, India has adopted a

new information regime through its ‘Digital India’ program to support good governance, sustainable development goals and empowerment of its citizens.

The challenges of this developmental path are inclusiveness, transparency, efficiency and productivity while balancing economic growth and sustainable

development. Over the last three decades, geospatial technologies have proven to be an effective enabler to meet these challenges. Increasing g-governance

and efficiency of the system, necessitates innovation in geospatial technologies. While there has been widespread adoption of geospatial technologies into

various sectors, innovation brings economic and social value through the combination of geospatial technologies with artificial intelligence, IoT, big data,

etc. The manner in which wars are being fought today has changed with the modernization of military technologies. Geospatial tools provide the ability to

predict, monitor, counter threats, and help to plan and support the field operations. The use of cutting-edge geospatial analytics software, big data, and ad-

vanced imaging technologies along with the high-resolution remote sensing satellites, drones, and other sensors allows a smooth flow of crucial data among

various related agencies to address pre, actual, and post-war scenarios. Geospatial technologies hold great prospects in strengthening the defence and securi-

ty forces by offering real-time images and insights of the affected areas that help in strategizing the military operations.

Objective of the program

The objective of this Geo-Innovation Challenge is to recognize, encourage and nurture geo-innovation in the field of defence, security and intelligence.

This call invites young professionals under the age of 35 to submit their innovative ideas in the prescribed format that can address any of the sub- themes as

mentioned below bringing in innovation in their approach. The ideas will have to be presented to an eminent jury drawn from the defence sector, industry,

academia and premier research institutions. The three top innovative ideas will be awarded cash prizes and a certificate with an opportunity to be mentored

in developing the idea into a full proposal/ business proposition.

First Prize: Merit Certificate + Rs. 12000/-

Second Prize: Merit Certificate + Rs. 8000/-

Third Prize: Merit Certificate + Rs. 5000/-

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Who can apply?

The three day Geo-Innovation Challenge is targeted at young professionals under the age of 35 years. We encourage you to apply if you are:

35 yrs or below 35 yrs of age

Have a doctoral degree from any recognized University.

Have atleast with one paper published in SCOPUS/Web of Science indexed journals.

You will also be considered if you don’t have a doctoral degree but have relevant industry or field experience and have an innovative original idea.

How to apply?

Apply through the portal http://dst-iget.in. (Click here: Application Form ). Upload the following documents as a single pdf

Abstract (not more than 300 words) clearing stating the title, need for the proposed innovation, data, methods and proposed output alongwith keywords

and names of team members, email ids/mobile nos. (max. 2 team members)

Your identity card /s from the institution where you are currently working.

Your published paper/s.

Selected candidates will be informed by mail by September 15, 2021. Once selected all further guidelines for presentation will be sent via email by the Prin-

cipal Investigator. Candidates should ensure that they are thoroughly prepared for their final presentation.

What are the theme/ subthemes for submitting abstracts?

Theme: Geo-Innovation Challenges in defence, security and intelligence

Participants are required to present details of requirements of data (PAN, MSS, Thermal, Hyperspectral, SAR, LiDar or any other data) including resolu-

tions, methodologies/approaches including concept, conventional/AI-ML algorithms/techniques with its limitations, methods of accuracy assessment/

reduction of false alarms etc. for addressing the following Geo-Innovation Challenges in Defence, Security and Intelligence.

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Subtheme 1: Detection, Identification, quantification, classification, determination of shape, size, height etc. of one or more of

following targets of military interest

A.Surface targets

i. Point targets – such as enemy missile silos, enemy nuclear installations, enemy airports etc.

ii. Area targets – such as enemy troops, vehicle concentrations, terrorist camps in POK, Maoists hideouts in Jungles, enemy intrusions in different

terrains etc.

iii. Linear targets and associated parameters – detection of rivers and canals with spans, depths, suitable places for crossing of vehicles/men, detec-

tion of construction of dams and catchment area assessment etc.

iv. Sea Surface targets – ships of different sizes, small fishing boats and trawlers

B. Sub-surface targets –

i. Buried under earth - detection from a standoff distance (not near field) of buried landmines under smooth and rough surfaces, buried/semi-buried

bunkers, tunnels, buried/trapped objects/human bodies under earth/glaciers etc.

ii. Under water targets – submarine, underwater drones, underwater mines etc

C. Aerial targets with location – such as flying aircrafts, drones etc.

D. Camouflaged/hidden targets – such as targets placed under camouflaged nets/painted or hidden in bushes/jungles

E. Lost targets – such as aircrafts lost in sea, thick jungles or on glaciers after an accident/enemy attack

Subtheme 2: Terrain visualization in hills and high altitude areas to determine visibility, selection of LOS weapons vs artillery guns and fire planning,

likely enemy hideouts, suitable sites for own installations such as ammunition dumps, siting of airports/helipads, road and rail route alignment as per ap-

proved specifications and assessment of requirement of bridges/culverts along with estimation of earthwork and other resources such as labour and funds,

etc.

Subtheme 3: Trafficability analysis for cross country movement of tanks and heavy vehicles to determine, soil strength, soil type, soil texture, soil mois-

ture, slope, stickiness, slipperiness, organic/inorganic soil areas, various types of obstacles, vegetation with its type, height and number s etc. affecting

movement.

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Subtheme 4: Development of an EW border management system for detection of intrusion, localization (of multiple intrusions), quantification of men, ve-

hicles and equipment, raising alarm and initiate action with minimum false alarms.

Subtheme 5: Development of a system for movement control, positioning, navigation, operation & control of on board equipment such as cone penetrom-

eter and real time data transfer of an underwater crawler of approximate size 1m x 1m, approximate weight 100 kgs, up to depth 10 m underwater, up to 5

kilometers distance for over 4 hours. Various alternatives such tethered/non-tethered, cable/RF, GPS/IRNSS etc. may be considered

Subtheme 6: Development of a radar based hardware and software system for detection of hidden objects in jungles and real time data transfer

for security intervention.

Subtheme 7: Development of algorithms for super resolution of coarse spatial, spectral, temporal, radiometr ic and DEM data.

Subtheme 8: Remote detection of trace gases and fumes of explosives, locating IEDs and its remote diffusion

Subtheme 9: Detection and identification of humans and objects trapped inside the plume of fire, smoke, water, cyclone and dust storms.

Subtheme 10: Detection, identification and movement monitoring of humans, objects and weapons separated from walls using optical, microwave

regions of EM spectrum and with fusion.

Subtheme 11: Seeing through clouds and fog over glaciated regions in Optical region of EM spectrum.

Subtheme 12: Development of sensors and techniques to mimic human senses (vision, hearing, smell, taste and touch) and for synthesis of information

thus captured in detection and identification of humans and explosives etc.

Subtheme 13: Development of methodologies/algorithms which with the help of atmospheric data captured using a network of sensors and satellite data

lead to improved prediction of atmospheric visibility along various airports in hilly regions.

Subtheme 14: Multimodal (Satellite, Aer ial, Drone) Data (Optical, SAR and LiDar) registration, Resolution (Spatial and spectral) Enhancement

and target/object characterization.

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Subtheme 15: Web GIS and CORS Applications development

Important Information

Last date for registration : 30 October 2021

Dates of the program: 6-8 December 2021

Mode of conduct: Online

No. of seats: 25

Registration Fees: Nil

Principal Investigator: Dr. K.C. Tiwar i, Professor , Multidisciplinary Centre of Geoinformatics, Delhi Technological University, New Delhi

Email: kcchtphd@gmail.com

For any queries contact: Tanisha Jaiswal, 8887523781 , tanishajaiswal.iirs@gmail.com

Certificate

An e- certificate will be awarded to each participant the successful completion of the training program only after attending the full course.

Panel of experts

Dr. Kamal Jain – IIT Roorkee (Member from Academia)

Dr. LK Sinha– Ex Director, DRDO/DGRE (Member from research institution)

Brig Arun – ADG Mil Survey (Member from Industry)

Brig Vinay Gupta – DDG (Combat), (Member from relevant sector)

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