CENTRE FOR GOVERNANCE SYSTEMS S.A.C. (ISRO) Ahmedabad Gujarat Technological University Post-Graduate Research Centre for Governance Systems In Association With Space Applications Centre (SAC/ISRO) Ahmedabad Organizes 2nd Lecture Series of CEOs in the Classroom Programme on Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) - Spacecraft & Mission Overview & A Workshop On Centre for Governance Systmes - GTU Gujarat Technological University has been set up under Gujarat Technological University Act of 2007. During the short span of 7 years of its existence, GTU has bagged many national and international awards like The Best Jury Award for Interface between Academia and Industry in Higher Education, the Information Communication Technology (ICT) Enabled University of the year award in E-India 2009, Manthan Award 2009, Digital Learning WES 2011 Award , AIMS International Innovative University Award 2013 , World Education Award 2013 for its project on Active Learning 2013, Best University in Internationalization of its Faculty and Students under Government University category-CCI Technology Education Excellence Awards 2013: CMAI’s NTA ICT World Communication Award 2013 for being a Pioneer in ICT Education, Best Higher Education University of the Year award by ASSOCHAM India.2014, etc. <<< About Gujarat Technological University (GTU) 1 B-0 (Conference Hall), Gujarat Technological University, Nr. Visat Three Roads, Chandkheda, Ahmedabad Page Saturday, 15th November, 2014 >>> Research Opportunities at SAC (ISRO) Ahmedabad GTU has established 14 Post Graduate Research Centres, which are designed to work as examples of good and relevant research. The Centres are to work as catalysts for infusing the spirit of innovation and research in the Colleges through multi-College joint research projects and by actively involving postgraduate students in research, development and consultancy projects. These Centres are required to establish active linkages with the industry and research institutions in India and abroad. The PG Research Centre for Governance Systems (CGS) at GTU organizes its flagship event “CEOs in the Classroom” throughout the academic year. About Centre for Governance Systems (CGS) GTU has started working as a Monitor for Good Governance, which will make it possible to objectively determine how well the governance systems are working. It is initiating studies in the field of Governance System in Businesses, Industries, Universities, Hospitals, NGOs and Governments, which may help organizations improve their working, through new policies or through modification of existing policies, protocols and management structures. The Vision and goal CGS is to be a leading Centre for Excellence in Research, Teaching, Training and Advocacy in the field of Governance through capacity building, knowledge creation, and dissemination. About Space Applications Centre (SAC) Space Applications Centre (SAC) is a unique Centre of ISRO, dealing with a wide variety of themes from satellite payload developments to societal applications. SAC is responsible for the development, realization & qualification of communication, navigation, earth observation and planetary payloads and related data processing as well as ground systems in the areas of communications, navigation, remote sensing, disaster monitoring/mitigation, etc. About Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) 2nd Lecture Series of CEOs in the Classroom Programme on “Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) - Spacecraft & Mission” and a Workshop on “Research Opportunities at SAC (ISRO) Ahmedabad” is being organized by GTU (Centre for Governance Systems) in association with Space Applications Centre (SAC/ISRO), Ahmedabad. In the pre-lunch session, there will be an expert lecture on “Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) - Spacecraft & Mission” by Director, SAC. Researchers, Professors, Graduate, Post Graduate Students and Doctoral Students engaged in the field of Engineering and Management are encouraged to attend this seminar. Centre for Governance Systmes - GTU <<< SEMINAR ON “Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) - Spacecraft & Mission” 2 About the Seminar & Workshop Page MOM is mainly a "technology demonstrator" project to develop and demonstrate various technologies required for design, planning, management, and operations of an interplanetary mission. The Orbiter carries five scientific instruments that will help achieve its scientific objectives and advance our knowledge of Mars planet. With MOM’s success, ISRO has become the first Asian space agency to reach Mars and the fourth space agency after NASA, the Soviet space agency and the European Space Agency to achieve this feat. India is also the first nation to achieve successful Mars Orbit insertion on its very first attempt. The MOM spacecraft is currently being monitored from the Spacecraft Control Centre at ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) in Bangalore with support from Indian Deep Space Network (IDSN) at Byalalu. >>> Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) is India's first interplanetary mission with an orbiter craft designed to orbit Mars planet in an elliptical orbit. It was launched on 5 November 2013 by Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) PSLV-C25 rocket. The Mission is primarily a technological mission considering the critical mission operations and stringent requirements on propulsion and other spacecraft bus systems. The MOM spacecraft, also called Mangalyaan, has been orbiting Mars since 24 September, 2014 and collecting science information from Mars. Free Online Registration Link for the Seminar: Registration is free for Students, Professors, Principals and Researchers of GTU affiliated institutes and Industry representatives involved in the field of Engineering, Computer Applications & Programming (MCA) and Management (MBA). Prior registration is mandatory. Registration cannot be cancelled or transferred without informing the reason in writing to the organizers. Those who fail to attend the seminar after registration may be restricted from attending such GTU seminars in future. The online registration link is available on: Registration Link for Seminar: http://tinyurl.com/momseminar WORKSHOP ON “Research Opportunities at SAC (ISRO) Ahmedabad” In the Post lunch workshop, presentations by SAC team will be followed by presentations and discussions on various research topics from different registered faculties of GTU affiliated Colleges on their respective research areas. The main motto behind this workshop is to explore research opportunities for GTU faculties at SAC/ISRO, Ahmedabad and also help solicit research grants for the various research projects being undertaken at GTU. The workshop organizers invite new and innovative ideas related to different research applications for societal and national benefits. Selected participants will be given 15-minutes time for presenting their ideas on new applications and innovative techniques in the area of Space and Engineering research. These research proposals may be considered for research support and grant from ISRO, if these qualify as per ISRO’s guidelines for sponsored research, which are also being covered during this workshop. The number of participants for this workshop is limited and the selection will be based on the merit of the research ideas & quality of proposal contents. Professors / Doctoral Students / Master Students of GTU affiliated colleges engaged in the field of Engineering & Management are invited to attend this workshop. Few topics suggested for research are as follows:  Data processing for remote sensing data  Sensors for collecting environmental data  Network of energy efficient communication nodes  Micro-Electronics  Satellite based Navigation and Receivers Centre for Governance Systmes - GTU The participants of seminar / workshop will be awarded Certificate of Participation at the end of the programme. <<< CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION 3 Registration Link for Workshop: http://tinyurl.com/opportunityatISRO Page Free Online Registration Link for the Workshop: Registration is free for Professors, Principals, Doctoral and Master’s Students of GTU affiliated institutes and Industry representatives involved in the field of Engineering, Computer Applications & Programming (MCA) and Management (MBA). Prior registration is mandatory. Registration cannot be cancelled or transferred without informing the reasons in writing to the organizers. Those who fail to attend the workshop after registration may be restricted from attending such GTU workshops in future. The online registration link is available on: >>> The researchers may also submit any proposals related to engineering, space science, wireless communications, satellite data analytics, and remote sensing apart from the topics mentioned above. DETAILED SCHEDULE OF SEMINAR & WORKSHOP TIME CONTENT SPEAKER SEMINAR Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) - Spacecraft & Mission Overview 11.30 AM – 12.00 PM 12.00 PM – 12.10 PM 12.10 PM – 12.50 PM 12.50 PM – 01.00 PM 01.00 PM – 01.30 PM 01.30 PM – 02.00 PM Tea & Registration (B-0, Conference Hall) Welcome Address Dr. G. P. Vadodaria, I/C Registrar, GTU. Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) Director, SAC / Spacecraft & Mission Overview Representative, SAC Vote of Thanks Dr. Akshai K. Aggarwal, Vice Chancellor, GTU. Concluding Session Lunch Contact Us: Dr. Ritesh K. Patel Mr. Darshan Patel Assistant Professor Centre for Governance Systems Gujarat Technological University E-mail: ap_cgs@gtu.edu.in Phone: +91-079-23267585 Cell: +91-9687100199 Assistant Professor BISAG Gujarat Technological University E-mail: ap_darshan@gtu.edu.in Phone: +91-079-23267585 Cell: +91-9978983688 Centre for Governance Systmes - GTU 04.00 PM – 04.30 PM 04.30 PM – 05.00 PM 05.00 PM – 05.30 PM <<< 03.50 PM - 04.00 PM 4 02.05 PM – 02.20 PM 02.20 PM – 02.35 PM 02.35 PM – 02.50 PM 02.50 PM – 03.00 PM 03.00 PM – 03.50 PM Registration & Lunch ((B-0, Conference Hall) Welcome Address Dr. G. P. Vadodaria, I/C Registrar, GTU. Overview of SAC Activities Shri N M Desai, SAC Various Research Areas of SAC Representative, SAC Brief on Respond Programme Shri Vikas Patel, SAC Open Question & Answer Session Research Project Presentations by Faculties of GTU Affiliated Colleges in the Areas of Space Research, Engineering, Remote Sensing, Mobile Computing, etc. Vote of Thanks Dr. P. K. Srivastava, Research Advisor, GTU Tea & Discussions Concluding Session Certificate Distribution Page 01.30 PM – 02.00 PM 02.00 PM - 02.05 PM >>> WORKSHOP Research Opportunities at SAC (ISRO) Ahmedabad Centre for Governance Systems www.gturesearchcentres.edu.in Gujarat Technological University www.gtu.ac.in GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (Established Under Gujarat Act. No. 20 of 2007) CHANDKHEDA CAMPUS Nr.Vishwakarma Government Engineering College, Visat - Gandhinagar Highway, Chandkheda, Ahmedabad – 382424 – Gujarat. Phone: 079-23267500, Fax: 079-2630 1500. 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