IFET COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

DEPARTMENT: ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

Nanotechnology In Empowering Military Applications

PRESENTED BY: P.SELVAPRIYA R.SOUNDHARYA

ABSTRACT

Positional control is fundamental to most manufacturing processes as well as a wide range of other applications.

Many types of positional devices have been proposed and used, ranging from robotics arms to Stewart platforms.

This paper discusses about the usage of nanotechnology in military field and implementing the concepts of Nano robotics in the battle field

Nano technology is a rapidly growing era in this decade including how it could enhance national security, making the soldier more effective in the battle field.

INTRODUCTION

The term “nanotechnology” has evolved over the years via terminology drift to mean “anything smaller than micro technology”.

It can be distinguished into i. New science and technology that takes

the advantage of properties in Nano scaleii. Building with atomic precision through

the use of molecular machine

NANO SCALE EXPANSION

POTENTIAL MILITARY APPLICATIONS

In battle management and strategy planning new levels of artificial intelligence would be used :“DARPA” aims to cognitive computer system that learn and decide autonomously in new situations

Nanofibre composites that allow stronger more heat resistant but much lighter materials for structures and engines

Surface covering displays may be used for user interface

SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY

It does not promote an increase in waste produces released into the environment

It does not physically degrade the environment

It meets human needs worldwide

IMPORTANT MILLITARY APPLICATIONS

Nano technology could be used to create new materials for use in a variety of combat environment.

For examples:Individual molecules could be manipulated to change their orientation when exposed to magnetic field or electrical current from I. Brittle to bullet proof II. Porous to water repellentIII. Insulating to conducting

The important military applications of nano technology that are discussed in this paper are :

I. Nano – uniformsII. Nano – roboticsIII. Nano –helmetsIV. Nano –bombs

A PERSON WEARING NANO UNIFORM

NANO UNIFORM Imagine a futuristic battle field where the

soldiers uniform are as light as paper that resist bullets, regulate their body temperature, enhance their strength and detect chemical and biological poisons

The uniform materials are made rigid to recycle water from a soldiers body to create intelligent fabric by weaving computer and communication technology into a uniform

i. Instant armorii. Nano sensingiii. Nano wires and Nano assemblyiv. Carbon Nano fiber technology

NANO HELMET

The soldiers would be networked to tactical command through helmets to provide an “augmented reality” overlaid with information and instruction

It also indicates the current position of the soldiers o military head quarters

NANO ALUMINIUM Aluminum alloys with high mg₂si-content(22-35 wt.-%) offer the possibility of significant decrease in density and increase in stiffness even at elevated temperatures at same time

NANO HELMETS

NANO BOMBS Nano technology has a new class of weaponry that

uses energy packed Nano metals to create powerful compact bombs

The field of Nano energies which enables building more lethal weapons such as “grenades” that have several times the detonation force of conventional bombs “daisy cutter”

The power of the weapons can be increased by adding material known as super thermites that combine Nano metals such as Nano aluminum with metal oxides

Super thermites can increase the reaction time by a thousand times

NANO ROBOTICS The Nano robotics can overcome the difficulties

faced by the human involved in military actions The loss of lives of soldiers can be minimized by

using nano robotics The accuracy, efficiency and reliability is greatly

high in nano robotics A little bit of strengthening greatly reduced the

risk of failure

NANO ROBOTICS

MORE MILITARY APPLICATIONS Information dominance through advanced nano

electronics More sophisticated virtual reality systems Increased use of enhanced automation and

robotics Required improvements in

chemical/biological/nuclear sensing Design improvements in systems used for nuclear

non proliferation monitoring and management Combined Nano chemical and micro mechanical

devices for control of nuclear defense systems

FUTURE IMPLEMENTATION Change colors on command to camouflage in

changing environments even manipulate light to make soldiers invisible in the field

Change a shirtsleeve into a splint or a pant leg into a rigid cast in the field if a soldier is injured

Provide impact protection materials and systems including ballistic and shrapnel

Provide chemical and biological protection materials and systems

Weave radio communications materials directly into the uniforms fabric providing soldiers flexibility and lighter loads

CONCLUSION Nano technology combines the requirements in

increasing level of regulation and monitoring, not only within states but also in whole world

The threads posed by the powerful nanotechnology could work as a catalyst to strengthen the society at the international level, permitting reliance on the national armed forces and preparation for war is to be reduced step by step.

“WE ARE NOT TRYING TO MAKE WEAPONS ,BUT TRYING TO HELP SOLDIERS TO SURVIVE IN THE BATTLE FIELD”

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