Klein Lecture in Aerospace

This series of lectures is given in memory of Professor Arthur Louis "Maj" Klein (1898-1983), a faculty member of GALCIT from 1929 until his death. In addition to his significant contributions as a teacher of aeronautical engineering, Klein was responsible for the engineering and building of the GALCIT 10-foot wind tunnel and made significant contributions to aircraft design.

Date: Thursday, September 7, 2017, 11:00 AM
Location: Lees-Kubota Lecture Hall
Speaker: A.S. Kiran Kumar, Chairman, Indian Space Research Organization

Space Technology Development and Its Applications in India

Mr. Kumar will articulate the Indian Space Program‘s vision of "Harnessing space technology for national development" and achieving self-reliance in building satellites, space transportation systems and associated ground segments. This vision has enabled India to develop operational applications of space systems in several areas including agriculture, fisheries, water resources, forestry, urban development, and disaster management. It has also fostered an operational constellation of satellites for communication & broadcasting, navigation and earth observation.

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) works in tandem with more than 60 Federal ministries and all Indian State governments to promote space technology tools and applications that provide stewardship and excellence in this vision of national development.

A. S. Kiran Kumar

Indian Space Research Organization

Alur Seelin Kiran Kumar is Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Secretary of the Indian Department of Space and Chairman of the Indian Space Commission. He obtained his Physics Honors and Masters in Science degrees from Bangalore University before obtaining his Master of Technology in Physical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science Bangalore.

Over the past four decades he has made extensive contributions to the Indian space program including more than 50 electro-optical imaging sensors flown onboard Indian satellites. These instruments have been the backbone of Indian remote sensing and meteorological satellites and have enabled the country to manifest an impressive array of applications. He has also made significant contributions to communications, navigation and microwave remote sensing payloads.

He is a member of the International Academy of Astronautics and a fellow of many professional bodies including: Indian National Academy of Engineering, Indian National Academy of Sciences, Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers, Indian Society of System Engineers, Indian Society of Remote Sensing, and the Indian Meteorological Society. He is also a recipient of the distinguished Padma Shri Award (2014) for his contributions to the fields of Science and Technology.