Published 14:13 IST, July 18th 2024
Elena Geo Systems Receives Top Honors for NavIC Innovations on Kargil Vijay Diwas Anniversary
Elena Geo Systems, a leading technology firm based in Bangalore, has been awarded the prestigious Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Award-2023.
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Bangalore, India: Elena Geo Systems, a leing technology firm based in Bangalore, has been awarded prestigious Pandit Deendayal Uphyaya Telecom Excellence Award-2023. This accole, presented by Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, Government of India, celebrates Elena Geo’s remarkable achievements in development and deployment of NavIC-based devices and applications. award highlights company's prominent role in Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) sector.
Founded by Lt Col V S Velan and incubated at IIT Kharagpur, Elena Geo Systems has been at forefront of NavIC technology since 2012. firm’s stefast commitment to harnessing indigenous technological capabilities in satellite navigation has significantly bolstered national security and strategic autonomy. Elena Geo’s NavIC systems are crucial in critical applications within Indian Defense sector, and company's collaborations with Defense PSUs underscore its pivotal contributions.
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Elena Ensuring No Technological Handicap in Future Battles
timing of this award coincides with 25th Anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. Elena Geo is honouring brave soldiers who secured victory by ensuring that India is never handicapped by denial of vital technology in future battles. This recognition aligns perfectly with company’s dedication to national pride and security.
NavIC-enabled multi-GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) processor has emerged as a cutting-edge innovation. This processor integrates India's indigenous satellite navigation system, NavIC, with signals from or major global constellations such as GPS and GLONASS. By combining se signals, processor delivers highly precise and reliable positioning and navigation capabilities.
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NavIC-enabled multi-GNSS processor is designed to seamlessly merge signals from various satellite constellations. This integration allows devices equipped with processor to access an extensive network of satellites, enhancing ir positioning accuracy and reliability. NavIC, known for its regional accuracy and coverage, complements global reach of GPS and GLONASS, providing a robust solution for users worldwide. This vanced processor opens up a multitude of applications across different sectors:
- Urban Navigation: In densely built urban environments, where satellite signals can be obstructed, multi-GNSS processor ensures accurate navigation by utilizing a broer range of satellite signals.
- Agricultural Precision: Farmers can benefit from precise positioning for activities such as planting, fertilizing, and harvesting, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Surveying and Mapping: Surveyors can achieve higher accuracy in mapping and data collection, essential for construction, land development, and resource management.
- Disaster Management: enhanced positioning accuracy can aid in disaster response and management, enabling efficient coordination of rescue and relief operations.
"We are deeply honoured to receive Pandit Deendayal Uphyaya Telecom Excellence Award-2023," stated Lt Col V S Velan, Founder and CEO of Elena Geo Systems. "This award underscores our relentless pursuit of innovation in NavIC technology, aimed at bolstering India's leership in satellite navigation solutions." Elena Geo's impact is not limited to India; company has formed strategic partnerships to promote NavIC technology globally. Collaborations with Pasifik Satellite Nusantara in Indonesia and ongoing engagements with Oman exemplify Elena Geo's commitment to expanding global footprint of NavIC across diverse applications and industries.
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Elena Geo’s Dedicated R&D Team Pushes Boundaries in NavIC Technology
company’s continuous research and development initiatives play a pivotal role in driving technological vancements. Elena Geo’s in-house R&D team, renowned for its deep-tech expertise, focuses on vancing NavIC technology from chip-level development to cutting-edge product innovations. Projects funded by DOT-TCOE and DST highlight Elena Geo’s dedication to pioneering solutions in timing and navigation, contributing to societal and economic development.
"Elena Geo remains dedicated to vancing NavIC technology and fostering international collaborations," ded Lt Col V S Velan. "We are committed to harnessing full potential of NavIC for applications ranging from precision agriculture to disaster management and autonomous vehicles." This commitment to innovation ensures that Elena Geo stays at forefront of technological vancements in satellite navigation.
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Supporting India’s Vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat
Elena Geo’s contribution to India’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) is evident through its indigenous development of NavIC-based products. By reducing dependency on foreign GNSS systems, Elena Geo empowers India with strategic capabilities in satellite navigation, aligning with nation’s goals of technological self-sufficiency and security. Pandit Deendayal Uphyaya Telecom Excellence Award-2023 is a testament to Elena Geo’s commitment to technological self-sufficiency and national security.
Watch detailed coverage of indigenous products fielded by Elena Geo Systems at Exercise Sa Tanseeq-
14:11 IST, July 18th 2024