Divyachakshu Through Barrier Imaging Radar: Difference between revisions

'''Divyachakshu''' ([[International Alphabet of Sanskrit Transliteration|Divyachakshu]]: Divine Eye) is a Through Barrier Imaging Radar, developed by [[Electronics and Radar Development Establishment]] (LRDE), a Bengaluru-based [[Defence Research and Development Organisation|DRDO]] lab in [[India]]. Divyachakshu is designed to be capable of scanning through walls and is expected to help the [[Indian Armed Forces]] in conducting hostage rescue operations.<ref name="The Statesman">{{cite news |title=India's defence lab develops thermal imaging radar to look through walls |url=http://www.thestatesman.com/news/science-and-tech/india-s-defence-lab-develops-thermal-imaging-radar-to-look-through-walls/131408.html |publisher=THE STATESMAN |date=21 March 2016 |accessdate=23 March 2016}}</ref><ref name="Zee News">{{cite news |title=India's defence lab develops thermal imaging radar to look through walls |url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/science/indias-defence-lab-develops-thermal-imaging-radar-to-look-through-walls_1867927.html |publisher=Zee News |date=21 March 2016 |accessdate=23 March 2016}}</ref><ref name="International Business Times">{{cite news |title=DRDO's new thermal imaging radar can scan through walls |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/drdos-new-thermal-imaging-radar-can-scan-through-walls-671712 |work=International Business Times |date=22 March 2016 |accessdate=23 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/drdo-develops-thermal-imaging-radar-to-look-through-walls/1/624872.html|title=DRDO develops thermal imaging radar to look through walls|website=indiatoday.intoday.in|access-date=2016-03-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiawest.com/news/india/india-s-defense-lab-develops-thermal-imaging-radar-to-look/article_46a08ade-ef88-11e5-a558-e38af5f8ec29.html|title=India's Defense Lab Develops Thermal Imaging Radar to Look Through Walls|website=India West|access-date=2016-03-25}}</ref>

The device was developed by [[Electronics and Radar Development Establishment]] of the [[Defence Research and Development Organisation|DRDO]]. The radar is capable of looking into walls 20–30&nbsp;cm thick, besides other material. It produces images from the other side of the barrier up to a distance of 20 meters. It tracks heat on the other side of the wall and gives real time thermal image which in turn discloses whatever is happening inside the room.<ref name="The Statesman"/><ref name="Zee News"/>

The radar gives out real-time thermal images that can be used in hostage rescue operations. A lighter version of the device is also being worked on. Presently, the device weighs 6–7&nbsp;kg.<ref name="The Statesman"/><ref name="Zee News"/><ref name="International Business Times"/>

The development of the radar began in the wake of the [[2008 Mumbai attacks|26/11 Mumbai attacks]], with the formal sanction coming in 2010.<ref name="The Statesman"/> The device costs ₹35 lakhs, in contrast to the alternatives available elsewhere, which cost at least ₹2 crore.<ref name="The Statesman"/><ref name="Zee News"/><ref name="International Business Times"/> The [[Defence Research and Development Organisation|DRDO]] plans to sell these to the [[Indian Army]], the [[Border Security Force|BSF]], and paramilitary forces. Currently, the radar is undergoing development trails which are expected to conclude by the end of 2016.<ref name="The Statesman"/><ref name="Zee News"/><ref name="International Business Times"/>