Presentation to Hon. Minister of Technology, Technology Education

and Employment

Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies

2015-09-18

Corporate Objectives of the ACCIMT

(a) to accelerate the introduction of modern technologies to Sri Lanka by,

1. Initiating, promoting and conducting research & development in the application of modern technologies;

2. Providing research and development support to the Government and private sector undertakings in the application of modern technologies;

3. Training of personnel in modern technologies to meet the needs of Government and private sector undertakings.

(b) to promote future studies

As per the Science and Technology act. no. 11 of 1994

Vision and Mission

Vision To be a leading innovation centre for Modern

Technologies in the region

Mission To develop, foster and facilitate the domestic base

of modern technological capabilities through innovation, R & D, training, industrial services and international collaboration

Internal Environmental Analysis - Strengths

Institutional Expertise (in house knowledge, skills) accumulated over the years in a diverse range of fields in the areas of specialization

Reasonably Developed Laboratories and other Physical Infrastructure

Established National Recognition both as a National R&D Centre, Training Centre and Laboratory/other Industrial Services Centre.

National and Regional recognition as a focal point in certain fields (eg. Space Applications)

Affiliation with the name of the legendary founder – patron of the Institute, Dr. Arthur C Clarke

Internal Environmental Analysis - Weaknesses

Difficulties in building the desired HR base both in quality and quantity due to poor remuneration and non-conducive centrally determined administrative stipulations affecting recruitment and retention

Lack of Flexibility and Autonomy in the present Corporate Structure, where the need to adhere to rigidly stipulated non-organization-specific administrative and financial regulations, and other regulatory requirements inhibit change and innovation.

Absence of a historically evolved, strong and conducive organizational culture.

External Environmental Analysis - Opportunities

Enhanced scope for providing research and development, training, consultancy, laboratory services and other industry services in the areas of Electronics, ICT and Space Applications etc. to the public and private sector establishments with the expansions and development of all vital sectors as the economy.

The need for national level Centre of Excellence in the above areas.

The need for a national level institution to act as a national hub for interagency technology collaboration, particularly in space technology applications.

Opportunities for nationally beneficial regional and internationally collaborations on Space Technologies.

External Environmental Analysis – Threats

Attraction of trained human resources by private sector and other public agencies for better remunerations.

Goals and Objectives

Achieve Recognition as a Centre of Excellence in the local development of products and technological solutions in the areas of

Electronics information communication technology space technology applications Robotics automation

Achieve Recognition as a Centre of Excellence in ‘Testing and Measurement Services’ to the Engineering Community.

Be a Premier Institute in Providing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Programs to the Engineering Community in Relevant Areas.

Goals and Objectives - Continue

Facilitate development of laboratory level models and proven concepts of external researchers into commercializable products/solutions.

Develop a National Centre for Space Technology Applications.

Develop basic capabilities in space technologies. Develop a Premier Centre for Observational Astronomy Create a Conducive Environment at the Institute to

Achieve Excellence in all its Activities. Enhance the internally generated revenue through

consultancy and other industrial services enabling better compensation of staff

Organization of Technical Divisions

Electronics & Microelectronics Division

Communication Division

Currently include activities of Robotics

Information Technology Division

Space Technologies Division

Space Technology Applications Space Technologies Astronomy

Industrial Services Division

On going activities

Research and Development Advanced diagnosis and recovery of sophisticated

high valued electronic systems and consultancy services

Testing, Measurement and Calibration Services

Continuing Professional Development

Research and Development Activities

Research and development activities aimed at development of technological solutions / products for the industry and end user applications

Some examples Tea Quality Grading and Colour Separation System Mobile Operated Vending Machine Water Level and Flow Rate Monitoring of Reservoirs of National

Water Supply and Drainage Board

Research and Development Activities -Examples

Tea Quality Grading and Colour Separation System

An import substitution effort for the benefit of the Tea Industry

Sri Lanka imports around 50 machines per annum Price of an imported machine is Rs. 10M – 20M

Research and Development Activities -Examples

Mobile operated vending machineDesign and developed a machine where anybody

can vend products using a mobile phone.\

Client : Thunnk Solutions

Water Level and Flow Rate Monitoring of Reservoirs of National Water Supply and Drainage Board

The system monitors water levels of remote reservoirs and submit information online to authorities to take decisions for efficient management of water supply operations.

Remote Reservoir

Communication link

Data logging facility/Remote Display Terminal

Research and Development Activities -Examples

Key product/solution development in Electronics/ICT sectors– planned for 2015

Automated Electric Hospital Bed True RMS Voltage Recorder with enhanced capabilities Diesel Generator Temperature monitoring system for CEB Development of audio frequency based train detection techniques for

continuous tracks

Advanced diagnosis and recovery of sophisticated high valued electronic systems and consultancy services Hardware recovery of Microprocessor/Digital Signal Processing based control

systems of the locomotive engines of Sri Lanka Railways Recovery of electronic systems of sophisticated scientific equipment of Institute

of Fundamental Studies Recovery of electronic systems of various time measurement and display

systems of Sugathdasa Stadium Complex Recovery of SCADA systems for National Water Supply and Drainage Board Recovery of the power module of the controlling system of a offset printing

press of Agriculture Department

Testing, Measurement and Calibration Services

Radio Frequency test and measurements (Telcos and Broadcasters) Conformity assessment testing of Electronic Equipment and Products

Surge Simulation and testing facility is the country’s only accredited such laboratory facility

Calibration of Electronic Test and Measurement Equipment Performance testing of Batteries, RCCBs, MCBs, Switches, Plugs, Cables,

Socket-outlets etc

Testing, Measurement and Calibration Services

CFL and LED lamp performance testing Facility commissioning in progress

Conducting preliminary studies on establishing a facility to test the performance of batteries used in Hybrid and electric vehicles

Continuing Professional Development programmes for engineers and other professionals Modern Power Electronics Programmable Logic Controller Computer Networking & Linux server Administration Modern Electronic Test & Measuring Instruments with Digital

Emphasis Modern Electronic Test & Measuring Instruments with Digital

Emphasis Modern Electronic Components Introduction to Remote Sensing and GIS

National Capacity Development in Space Technology Applications

Agriculture Drought monitoring and early warning (ACCIMT / UNESCAP pilot project)

National hub for receiving and distribution of earth observation data

Remote Sensing Nanosatellite mission

National centre for conducting joint research on the application of RS/GIS

National Astronomical Observatory(NAO)

Major Capacity Development Projects in Space Technology Applications

Agriculture drought monitoring and early warning Sri Lanka has been selected by the United Nations Economic & Social

Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) as the pilot country for space technology based capacity building on drought monitoring and early warning.

The objective of this project is to develop a comprehensive mechanism for drought monitoring and early warning in Sri Lanka using space technologies.

Conduct Capacity building and training programs Stakeholder Agencies:

o Department of Irrigationo Department of Agrarian Developmento Department of Agricultureo Mahaweli Development Authority Sri Lankao Department of Meteorologyo Census and Statistics department

Major Capacity Development Projects in Space Technology Applications

Establishment of Spectral Signature Laboratory The ACCIMT, in collaboration with the Department of

Agriculture, intends to embark on a research project to develop a spectral signature library (bank) for identifying spectral signatures for our home-grown crops, in particularly paddy, using a spectroradiometer.

Major Capacity Development Projects in Space Technology Applications

National Astronomical Observatory(NAO) Two alternative

sites are being considered at

Maduruoya

Wilpattuwa

Major Capacity Development Projects planned for period

2016 - 2020

National hub for receiving and distribution

of earth observation data

National hub for receiving and distribution of earth observation data

Development of a ground receiving station for down linking data from regional or other feasible earth observation satellites

To make Earth Observation and Remote Sensing data available to different organizations at affordable cost and thereby promote effective use of such data in applications pertaining to numerous development initiatives in many sectors.

The project is currently initiated by the ACCIMT at a small scale using available resources

National hub for receiving and distribution of earth observation data

Project timelineActivity Year planned

Identification of funding source 2015/2016

Entering into agreements 2016

Development of detailed project plan 2016

Construction of the facility 2017/2018

Installation and commissioning of equipment

2018

Operationlization 2019/2020

Remote Sensing Nanosatellite Mission

Mission Objective: To do observations of Sri Lankan land surface, oceans and atmosphere using the reflectance methodology

Size: 6U Cubesat (300mm × 200mm × 100mm) Attitude: 600km Orbit: Circular Sun synchronous Polar Orbit (Under Detail Study) Payload: 6.5m GSD with 26km swath and five spectral bands (blue,

green, red, red edge and infrared) Lifetime: 3 years

• Budget: Rs. 600Mn• Project Duration: 5 years

Initial project planning has already been initiated

ACCIMT Budget Estimates 2016 - 2020

Budget in Rs. Millions

2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Capital Expenditure 300 435 3490 1300 435

Recurrent Expenditure 280 325 370 425 490

Income other than CF grants [25] [27] [30] [33] [36]

Thank You!