Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: PIB
Context: DRDO inaugurated a Submersible Platform for Acoustic Characterisation and Evaluation (SPACE) at the Underwater Acoustic Research Facility in Kerala.
- Designed by the Naval Physical & Oceanographic Laboratory, SPACE is a premier testing and evaluation hub for sonar systems for the Indian Navy.
- It consists of two platforms – one floating on the water surface and the other submersible up to 100 meters using winch systems.
- SPACE facilitates the evaluation of complete sonar systems and scientific packages, supporting survey, sampling, and data collection of various parameters.
Equipped with modern instrumentation, it enhances Anti-Submarine Warfare research capabilities for the Indian Navy.
