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by sastri
24 May 2016 10:33
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
Replies: 3934
Views: 644667

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion

RLV-TD vs Dyna-Soar The artist impression of Dyna-Soar mated on top of titan boosters is similar to RLV-TD and HS-9 booster. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/40/Dyna-Soar_on_Titan_booster.jpg http://www.isro.gov.in/sites/default/files/galleries/Reusable%20Launch%20Vehicle-Technology%...
by sastri
23 May 2016 12:45
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
Replies: 3934
Views: 644667

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion

https://i.imgur.com/397AGC1.jpg From this image grab the size of the RLV-TD in integration, seems to be much bigger than the scale model shown in various photos for PR purpose. A few images of scale model of RLV-TD. http://www.thehindu.com/multimedia/dynamic/02856/ISRO_2856109f.jpg http://i.ndtvimg...
by sastri
05 Dec 2015 22:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Chennai floods
Replies: 523
Views: 66519

Re: Chennai floods

It seems a few cargo flights were allowed to take-off from Chennai airport today morning. Below link provides the official statement on updated operational status of Chennai airport released by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. http://inbministry.blogspot.in/2015/12/chennai-airport-operation...
by sastri
05 Dec 2015 22:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Chennai floods
Replies: 523
Views: 66519

Re: Chennai floods

Minister Sharma said commercial flight services cannot be resumed at the airport as of now. "The airport's basement is still inundated with water. We should give it two days. Once power supply is restored and water evacuation happens, we can restart commercial flight services," he added. ...
by sastri
05 Dec 2015 15:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Chennai floods
Replies: 523
Views: 66519

Re: Chennai floods

Pictures of aide & relief ops by IN on 03/12/2015 and 04/12/2015. 1.Info graphic by IN https://scontent.fmaa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t31.0-8/12307404_837889662975027_1723751485913290746_o.jpg https://scontent.fmaa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t31.0-8/12304165_837889646308362_8857917749905...
by sastri
05 Dec 2015 14:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Chennai floods
Replies: 523
Views: 66519

Re: Chennai floods

-----------------------------------Transcript Provided by IN on it's website------------------------------------- http://www.indiannavy.nic.in/content/relief-operation-indian-navy-chennai# ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________...
by sastri
05 Dec 2015 12:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Chennai floods
Replies: 523
Views: 66519

Re: Chennai floods

Links to crowd sourced google spreadsheets, providing information on available-SHELTERS, AIDE OFFERING, RESCUE NEEDED and MEDICAL HELPLINE. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rZc3e9scewKxbZBn0vfDqkxOTy_NJYUBSfsVPgnkmdY/edit?pli=1#gid=0&vpid=A3 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rZc3e9s...
by sastri
05 Dec 2015 00:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Chennai floods
Replies: 523
Views: 66519

Re: Chennai floods

Here is the link to a crowd sourced google spreadsheet, which can be viewed and edited upon reliable information in affected areas of Chennai.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... 0&vpid=A92
by sastri
05 Dec 2015 00:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Chennai floods
Replies: 523
Views: 66519

Re: Chennai floods

Situation has improved as of 04/12/2015 evening. Water level had started receding in many parts of the suburb and saidapet bridge was thrown open for public commuting. Suburban areas in South-West Chennai like Tambaram, Velachery, Mudichur, Koyambedu, Sholinganallur, OMR(IT-CORRIDOR), Kotturpuram, S...
by sastri
04 Oct 2015 17:49
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread -2
Replies: 703
Views: 252773

Re: Indian Autos Thread -2

Volkswagen NOx emission scandal https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPqPZVyXAAEBqd_.jpg ARAI's emission testing facility https://www.araiindia.com/facilities_emission_introduction.asp Nonetheless EPA's emission violation came to light when emission tests were carried out in real time conditions. If ARAI we...