Data Patterns inks licensing deal with IN-SPACe for SAR Radar development

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Data Patterns (India) Limited, a vertically integrated Defence and Aerospace electronics solutions provider, has announced a licensing and Transfer of Technology (ToT) agreement with IN-SPACe, a single-window, independent, nodal agency that functions as an autonomous agency in the Department of Space (DoS).

Under the agreement, IN-SPACe will provide Data Patterns with miniature SAR Radar capability.

The technology has been developed at the Space Applications Centre (SAC), ISRO, and is the forerunner of ISRO's upcoming high-resolution SAR satellite, the NISAR and made available for ToT to the industry by IN-SPACe.

The ToT agreement was signed by G Kuppuswamy, Vice President, Data Patterns and Rajeev Jyoti, Technical Director, IN-SPACe and A Arunachalam, Director of NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) -- a PSU under the Department of Space.

Commenting on the partnership, Kuppuswamy said, “We are delighted to be associated with IN-SPACe. This technology will enable SAR radar development by Data Patterns, complementing the large portfolio of Radars already available from the company. Data Patterns expects to enhance this technology with its capability with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for object detection and classification. This alliance is also a step towards utilising India's space resources better and increasing space-based activities.”

With the Indian space ecosystem and economy opening up on account of major policy changes initiated by the Government of India, both Data Patterns and IN-SPACe will leverage their knowledge, expertise and skills to capitalise on the opportunities coming up, Data Patterns said in an exchange filing.

Data Patterns has been involved in developing small satellites, automated test equipment, programmes catering to Tejas Light Combat Aircraft, Light Utility Helicopter, BrahMos and other defence systems. The company works closely with the defence PSUs such as Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and Bharat Electronics Ltd as well as government organisations involved in defence and space research such as DRDO and ISRO.