A. S. Kiran Kumar
Aluru Seelin Kiran Kumar | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Indian |
Education |
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Alma mater | Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore |
Known for | 9th chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation |
Awards | Padma Shri |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Space research and Electro-optics |
Institutions | Space Applications Centre |
A. S. Kiran Kumar | |
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Indian Space Research Organisation | |
In office 14 January 2015 – 14 January 2018 | |
Preceded by | Shailesh Nayak |
Succeeded by | K. Sivan |
Aluru Seelin Kiran Kumar (born 22 October 1952) is an Indian space scientist and former chairman of the
Biography
Space Applications Centre lists Kiran Kumar's achievements as:[4]
- Development of III tier imaging for satellites such as IRS-1C and Resourcesat-1
- Development of Ocean Colour instruments for PFZ forecast
- Development of stereo imaging system for Cartosat-1
- Development of sub-meter resolution optical imaging for Cartosat-2
- Development of 2-channel and 3-channel VHRR meteorological payloads
- Development of third generation Imagers and sounders
- Development of Terrain Mapping Camera and Hyper Spectral Imager for Chandrayaan-2
Kiran Kumar Aluru Seelin was born in a Hindu family in
Kiran Kumar started his career, joining
Legacy
Kiran Kumar's legacy spans across his contributions to the scientific world, specifically Indian space endeavors, and his efforts towards the dissemination of knowledge by way of articles and lectures.
Scientific contributions
Kiran Kumar is known to have made contributions to the Indian space programmes, from the early projects like Bhaskara TV payload till the later programmes such as
He is also reported to have contributed to the design and development of the imaging instruments for projects such as INSAT–3D, Resourcesat, Micro Satellite and Cartosat.[9] [12] The Terrain Mapping Camera and Hyperspectral Imager payloads of Chandrayaan-1 project is also credited to the efforts of Kiran Kumar.[4][5][9] It was the group led by Kumar which developed three of the five scientific instruments
Academic contributions
Kumar has attended many seminars and conferences where he has delivered lectures and keynote addresses.[10] He has also published several articles[13][14][15] in peer reviewed international journals, ResearchGate has listed 41 of his articles.[16]
- Prakash Chauhan; Prabhjot Kaur; Satadru Bhattacharya; Aditya K. Dagar; A. S. Kiran Kumar (2014). "DETECTION OF OH/H2O ON THE CENTRAL PEAK OF JACKSON CRATER FROM MOON MINERALOGICAL MAPPER (M3) DATA ONBOARD CHANDRAYAAN-1". Research Gate. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- Suchandra Bhowmick; Raj Kumar; A. S. Kiran Kumar (2014). "Cross Calibration of the OceanSAT -2 Scatterometer With QuikSCAT Scatterometer Using Natural Terrestrial Targets". Research Gate. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- A. S. Arya; Phani Rajasekhar Rudravaram; Amitabh Singh; Barla Gopala Krishna; Ajai Prof; kiran kumar alur Seelin (2014). "Morphometric, rheological and compositional analysis of an effusive lunar dome using high resolution remote sensing data sets: A case study from Marius hills region". Research Gate. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
Awards and recognitions
The level of precision that is required for such a mission demanded extremely sensitive accelerometers — far superior in quality over the ones we’ve used in earlier space missions, says Dr. Kiran Kumar about
India's Mars Mission[17]
- Kiran Kumar has received many awards and honors, starting with the Indian Society of Remote Sensing Award in 1994.
- Kiran Kumar has been conferred with the fellowship by the National Academy of Engineers, Honorary Life Member of Space Society of Mechanical Engineers (SSME), Ahmedabad and is a corresponding member of the GITAM Universityon 24 March 2015.
- He is the Chairman of Bangalore Association for Science Education (BASE) which administers the premier institute Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Bengaluru.[19]
- In 2017 he was awarded the Vijnan Ratna H K Firodia award for his direction of the Indian space programme in such areas as earth observations, communication, navigation and developed indigenous launch vehicles.[20]
- In 2019 France's highest civilian award - Chevalier de l'Ordre national de la Lgion d'Honneur - for his contribution to India-France space cooperation.[21]
- Shri A.S. Kiran Kumar is the President-Elect of The Aeronautical Society of India.
See also
- Space Applications Centre
- Mars Orbiter Mission
- Indian Space Research Organization
- Chandrayaan-1
References
- ^ "A S Kiran Kumar takes over as Secretary, Department of Space, Chairman, Space Commission and Chairman, ISRO - ISRO". www.isro.gov.in. Archived from the original on 16 October 2016. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Canara News". Canara News. 25 September 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ a b "INCN" (PDF). INCN. 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 October 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "Space Application Centre". Space Application Centre. 2014. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f "SAC Appointment". Daily Bhaskar. 3 April 2012. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ a b "Padma 2014". Press Information Bureau, Government of India. 25 January 2014. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ^ Biography and Achievements
- ^ a b c d e f g h "ASI India". ASI India. 2014. Archived from the original on 31 October 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "National Academy of Engineering". National Academy of Engineering. 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ a b c "lectures". News Hunt. 10 October 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ "Dharmesh". Dharmesh. 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "News Hunt 2". News Hunt. 10 October 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ Prakash Chauhan; Prabhjot Kaur; Satadru Bhattacharya; Aditya K. Dagar; A. S. Kiran Kumar (2014). "DETECTION OF OH/H2O ON THE CENTRAL PEAK OF JACKSON CRATER FROM MOON MINERALOGICAL MAPPER (M3) DATA ONBOARD CHANDRAYAAN-1". Research Gate. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ Suchandra Bhowmick; Raj Kumar; A. S. Kiran Kumar (2014). "Cross Calibration of the OceanSAT -2 Scatterometer With QuikSCAT Scatterometer Using Natural Terrestrial Targets". Research Gate. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ A. S. Arya; Phani Rajasekhar Rudravaram; Amitabh Singh; Barla Gopala Krishna; Ajai Prof; kiran kumar alur Seelin (2014). "Morphometric, rheological and compositional analysis of an effusive lunar dome using high resolution remote sensing data sets: A case study from Marius hills region". Research Gate. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ "Research Gate". Research Gate. 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ "Mars Mission". Telegraph India. 25 September 2014. Archived from the original on 27 September 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ "Indian Society of Remote Sensing". Indian Society of Remote Sensing. 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ "Governing Council | Taralaya". taralaya.org. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
- ^ "H. K. Firodia Awards 2017". H. K. Firodia Memorial Foundation. Archived from the original on 2 May 2018. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
- ^ "Ex-ISRO Chairman AS Kiran Kumar Awarded France's Highest Civilian Honour". news18. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
Further reading
- Prakash Chauhan; Prabhjot Kaur; Satadru Bhattacharya; Aditya K. Dagar; A. S. Kiran Kumar (2014). "DETECTION OF OH/H2O ON THE CENTRAL PEAK OF JACKSON CRATER FROM MOON MINERALOGICAL MAPPER (M3) DATA ONBOARD CHANDRAYAAN-1". Research Gate. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- Suchandra Bhowmick; Raj Kumar; A. S. Kiran Kumar (2014). "Cross Calibration of the OceanSAT -2 Scatterometer With QuikSCAT Scatterometer Using Natural Terrestrial Targets". Research Gate. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- A. S. Arya; R. P. Rajsekhar; Amitabh, B. Gopalakrishna; Ajai, A. S. Kiran Kumar (2014). "Morphometric, rheological and compositional analysis of an effusive lunar dome using high resolution remote sensing data sets: A case study from Marius hills region". Research Gate. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
External links
- "List of Articles on Research Gate". Research Gate. 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2014.