2nd International Conference on Design and Engineering of Lighter-Than-Air systems
DELTAs - 2024
26 - 30 June, 2024
Lighter-Than-Air Systems Laboratory
Department of Aerospace Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai, India
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The first ever conference dedicated to lighter-than-air systems in India was held in July 2022, which saw the participation of researchers, students, and delegates from more than 10 countries. Building-up on the success of DELTAs-2022, the much awaited second iteration of this conference, i.e., DELTAs-2024 will be held during the last week of June, 2024 at IIT Bombay. The aim of DELTAs-2024 is to provide a common platform to the experts and learners in the field of LTA systems to come together and discuss the current and future developments. The multi-disciplinary problems related to the design of LTA systems involve considerations of several engineering disciplines. DELTAs-2024 will provide an international forum for researchers, practicing engineers, students, and scientists to share/discuss their ideas and accomplishments, relevant for the development of LTA systems and its enabling technologies.
DELTAs-2024 will host several eminent academicians, scientists and scholars from across the globe, who have spearheaded LTA technology growth on a whole. A Technology Showcase will also be conducted to enable industry professionals and software vendors to demonstrate the application and efficacy of their products. The event will host a pre-conference workshop on Indoor Hot Air Balloons to enable the participants to get an exposure to the exciting field of Buoyancy Engineering. The first two days of the Conference will consist of invited talks, and presentations of contributed papers and posters, and a panel discussion on issues relevant to the LTA industry. The last two days will be dedicated to conduct an indoor airship competition, on similar lines as the hugely popular Regatta held in DELTAs-2022. An overview of this conference is available at www.deltas.in
Note:- Selected papers will be published as Springer proceedings. Click here to know more
CHIEF GUEST
Dr. Vijay Kumar Saraswat
Member of NITI Aayog and former Director General of DRDO
Dr. Saraswat, a Distinguished Scientist, is a recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awards from the Government of India and has been conferred honorary doctorate by more than 25 universities. Dr. Saraswat is credited with the development of missiles such as Prithvi, Dhanush, Prahaar, Agni-5 and many other military equipment. He also spearheaded the development of several next generation alternative technology systems like clean coal technologies, silicon photonics technology as well as the visionary 'Methanol Economy'.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Mr. Gregory Gottlieb
Chairman of The Airship Association and Head of Aerial Platforms at World Mobile
Mr. Gregory Gottlieb is a dynamic and accomplished senior executive with a diverse background spanning telecommunications, aerospace, defence, entertainment, and security industries. With a Bachelor's degree in psychology and being a Member of the City & Guilds of London Institute, his expertise is both wide-ranging and profound.
With 20 years of service in the British Army, retiring as a Major in the Grenadier Guards, Gregory brings unparalleled experience and insight. His post-military career includes significant roles and advisory positions for major corporations and governments across the globe, including Boeing and EADS. Since 1990, he has been at the forefront of developing and commercially exploiting Lighter-Than-Air (LTA) technologies, such as airships, aerostats, and HAPS platforms.
As Chairman of The Airship Association and a key member of the LTA Systems Technical Committee of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Gregory's contributions to the field are immense. Based in the United Arab Emirates for nearly 20 years, his global perspective and innovative approach are sure to inspire and enlighten our attendees.
Dr. Csaba Singer
CEO, CTO, and Founder of Hybrid-Airplane Technologies GmbH (H-Aero)
Mr. Pranav Lad
Senior Engineer of Education Team at MathWorks
Dr. Christoph Pflaum
Professor at University of Erlangen-Nürnberg
Keynote Title: 'Environmentally Friendly Aviation with Airships using Solar and Wind Energy'
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