"If we create from heart, nearly everything works, if from head, almost nothing"

 

12/ 10/ 2012 - Invited as Guest Speaker at EUSPEC 2012, Germany

 


 

25/ 08/ 2012 - Research Paper got Selected for ISEC SEC 2012 sponsored by MICROSOFT,Seattle,WASHINGTON,USA

 


 

02/ 10/ 2012 - Research paper got selected for IEEE ESTEL 2012 by European Space Agency,Rome,ITALY


 

24/ 05/ 2012 - Our Research covered by Asian Scientist Magazine

 


 

24/ 05/ 2012 - Research Paper got Selected for COSPAR SCIENTIFIC ASSEMBLY,MYSORE

 


 

24/ 05/ 2012 - Received Kalpana Chawala Young Scientist Award 2012

 


 

24/ 05/ 2012 - Received Runner Up Jerome Pearson Award 2010 by International Space Elevator Consortium,USA

 

"Appreciated and Recognized by"                                                                        

Expert View

Dr. V. Adimurthy and Dr. Priyankar from ISRO

The paper, “Space Debris and Its Mitigation” by Sourabh Kaushal and Nishant Arora  is a semi-analytical survey of the expanding literature on orbital debris. This is an excellent, prize-winning student paper on this subject.
The paper has introduced a good perspective of the problem and explained with clarity the mechanism of growth in space debris population. Different sources of space debris as well as general mitigation measures currently accepted and adopted by a number of space agencies are described. The strengths and weaknesses of these approaches are highlighted.
The authors proceed further and propose methods of management and active removal of space debris by use of rare-earth magnets, Nano-Tube meshes, Nano Bots, and use of space debris for energy production or for making space structures. In the context of the methods proposed, the detailed technical analysis, technical feasibility and economic viability of the proposed innovative methods is the next logical step that must be worked out before these concepts become common and accepted practices of the future. We are sure, with the keen interest that the authors have shown on this important field, they continue to pursue the study these vital aspects in a systematic fashion in their future professional endeavours. We wish them all success.
(Source: Appreciation letter from Dr. V. Adimurthy and Dr. Priyankar) 




Dr. Peter Swan

Your paper is considered a "runner up" for the competition of the ISEC Artsutanov and Pearson Prizes. We greatly appreciate the time and energy that you contributed in the submission of a remarkable paper. In, addition, your ideas will stimulate further thought and energize the engineering processes so necessary in the development of new concepts.
(Source: E-mail from Dr. Peter Swan)





Dr. Jonathan Vos Post

Nishant Arora and Sourabh Kaushal have the right idea. Indeed, several right ideas.

I first heard about Space Elevators from my friend, co-author, co-editor, and mentor Sir Arthur C. Clarke. I learned more from my late co-author and colleague Dr. Robert Forward. I have, for half a century, depended on scientists and science fiction authors for Vision about the future, and my employers and research associates to do the hard engineering details to implement the best ideas.

My feelings about space junk were intensified when I worked at Rockwell's Space Division in Downey, and saw the pits and cracks in the cockpit windows from tiny fragments of space junk, as small as a fleck of paint. A fragment the size of a screw, traveling at speeds far greater than any high-velocity rifle bullet, could be lethal to a spacecraft and its crew.

Where were the fragments too small to show up on ground-based radar? I submitted to NASA about 1990 my suggestion: fly a solar sail whose framework has vibration detectors. Fly it through locations such as Lagrange points, and determine from the vibrations how many micrometeoroids of what size blasted through the flimsy sail, and were detected by quantified vibration.

I learned more about space applications of lasers when I submitted to Edward Teller's group my proposal for laser-launch. He reportedly said that I had the right equations, and the best ones he'd seen for that project. Then the plug was pulled on that funding at Department of Energy, and my work was stolen by the project manager, who filed various patents and papers.

So Nishant Arora and Sourabh Kaushal have the right idea. Indeed, several right ideas. The challenge is: how to navigate the slippery terrain of consolidating aerospace corporations, and unpredictable funding from governments, and people who don't respect academic protocols of publication? The challenge can only be met by intelligence, networking, and persistence. Nishant Arora and Sourabh Kaushal already have the vision!
(Source: Comment form Dr. Jonathan Vos Post on spacetechos.blogspot.com)







DR. ANGEL ABBUD-MADRID
CSR Director
Associate Research Professor, Chemical Engineering
In-situ planetary resource utilization, spacecraft fire suppression, microgravity combustion and materials processing


Overall this a very good summary of previous work that has been done on the area of space debris mitigation.  The survey section serves as a good introduction to anyone getting involved in this field. From the various methods proposed to mitigate and eliminate space debris, I liked your recycling option the best. The nano tubes technique is quite innovative, but I am afraid that many of these expensive and complex meshes and nanobots may be required to cover large areas in order to effectively collect and destroy particles.  Also, the speed of these particles is such that they would surely destroy the mesh upon contact along with the corresponding detection circuitry.  Even if detected, the lasers assigned to destroy them will have to move very quickly and accurately aim and shoot at the particles.  I am sure the technology will improve and advance at some point so that these issues can be resolved.
On the other hand, your proposed recycling option may be a great solution in the short term.  This technique has been considered for structures in the lunar surface to re-use the materials brought from Earth and avoid the expensive and energy-intensive re-supply of materials.  In space, as you smartly pointed out, the use of recycled space debris can serve to not only re-use material that is already up in orbit for building additional structures, but it can also serve to form a shield to protect spacecraft from other space debris and also from radiation that can cause damage to electronic circuitry.
As you surely found out in your research, in the process of increasing our exploration of space, we have created a contamination problem similar to the one on Earth that needs to be resolved if we want to safely and responsibly continue the utilization of low-earth orbit for the benefit of our species.  Your paper represents a significant first-step contribution to make the public aware of the space debris problem and its potential solutions.  This is a big undertaking not easily solved with current technology, so the search for potential mitigation techniques such as the ones proposed in your paper must continue ...
 Congratulations and all the best in your future efforts!


(Source: E-mail from Dr. ANGEL ABBUD)


Chris McLemore
Communication & Education Director at Huntsville Space Professionals


I think this is great paper. You have put forth a lot of effort in providing a review of available literature on the subject matter, and have identified the need for creating mitigation efforts for space debris. But, it's really great to be busy. I feel your paper had something to do with this on a karma level. Thank you so incredibly much for letting me read your paper. I appreciate it, and feel honored and privileged to do so. 

(Source: Email from Mr. Chris McLemore)








Ramesh S. Hooda

Chief Scientist


Haryana Space Applications Centre (HARSAC)


CCS Haryana Agricultural University Campus



Dear Saurabh and Nishant,
It's really heartening to note that your research paper has been acclaimed and awarded at many forums. My heartiest congratulations to both of you. Hope you 
continue your efforts and excell in your fututre scientific endevours. I would appreciate recieving a copy of your award winning paper.

(Source: Email from Mr. Ramesh S. Hooda)