1. Soldiers equipped
with
nanotechnology
• Defense sector is a multidisciplinary sector because
in defense, soldiers are doing their duty in all kind of
area , starting from high mountains to the deep sea.
So its become very important to equipped them with
right equipment and right wares. Military applications
include a huge range areas including medicine,
biological and chemical sensors, explosives,
electronics for computing, power generation and
storage, and structural materials for making vehicles,
coatings, filters, and fabrics, and many of these
applications have non-military uses as well.
So let’s discuss the areas in which we are working or scientists have already worked , let’s begin……
By DINESH YADAV
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4. FABRICS & MATERIALS:
Scientists imagine that nanotech will help them create , “a bullet
resistant jumpsuits, no thicker than ordinary spandex , that monitors
health , eases injuries , communicates automatically , and reacts
instantly to chemical and biological agents.”
8. a. Aircrafts:-
The small size, lightweight nature, and beneficial properties of many nanomaterials mean that they have
been of interest to many high-tech industries, especially those that require high-performing mechanical properties, such as
the automotive and aerospace industries.
The ARMAMENT
9. Over the years, planes have continually become lighter, and the small size and lightweight nature of nanomaterials
present an opportunity to create even lighter aircraft. Composites are widely used to build the aircraft frame.
Integrating nanomaterials into these composites enhances the airframe and internal components’ stiffness, strength,
and robustness properties while making the aircraft lighter. Alongside enhanced mechanical properties, integrating
nanomaterials can also introduce improved heat transfer and heat endurance properties to the airframe.
Empty weight: 6,560 kg (14,462 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 13,500 kg (29,762 lb)
Max. speed : 1.8 mach
Empty weight: 7,195 kg (13,658 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 10,908 kg (24,048 lb)
Max. speed : 1 mach
10. Empty weight: 18,400 kg (40,565 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 38,800 kg (85,539 lb)
Speed : 2 mach
Empty weight: 10,300 kg (22,708 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 24,500 kg (54,013 lb)
Speed :1.8
Now aircrafts can fly in
harsh weather
because
nanomaterials
provides excellent
stability, alongside
excellent conductivity
/dissipation.
12. b. Submarines:
basically , submarines remains under water for a long time ,but they also have limit to go deep into sea
. Like some submarines can dive up to 500 m, 600m or even 850m but some submarines only can dive up to 300m or
400m.
13. A submarine’s endurance to
the water pressure mainly
depends on the material used
to build the subs and the hull
capacity.
And using nanotechnology we can
make changes in the material used in
subs manufacturing.and that’s how
we can increase endurance of a sub.
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15. 3. nanoweapons:
its include nano-enhanced lasers, smaller munitions with increased explosive force, and self-
replicating smart nanorobots (SSN). SSNs search for and destroy targets without human input and self-replicate
with materials found in the environment.
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23. • wound care :Nanomaterials coated wound dressings allow for
the control the release of drugs and proteins for a specified
period of time. This unique property of nanoparticle aggregate
wound dressing offers the exciting opportunity of controlling the
release of growth factors and other actives to accelerate wound
healing.
24. Nano-Medic
Sensors would provide the soldier's vital signs and location to medics via radio.
Until the new nano-sensored garment is ready, soldiers will wear an adhesive chest patch
fitted with sensors and a tiny radio.
If a soldier is injured in the arm or leg, thanks to nano-fibers in the uniform, the
fabric would constrict into a tourniquet.
This will be a real life-saver, because half of all battlefield deaths are due to massive
blood loss before wounded soldiers can be treated.
http://medgadget.com/archives/2005/03/army_develops_i.html
http://www.defendamerica.mil/articles/jul2005/a071805ms2.ht
25. PROPULSION:
Energetic nano-sized particles have been shown to have a great potential for use in
propulsion applications. The unique combustion properties of nanoparticles such as very rapid ignition
and short combustion times make them particularly valuable for propulsion systems; they can be
included in solid fuels, solid propellants, or even as energetic gellant in liquid systems.
26. • Sensors:
• Nanomaterials enabled smart sensor technologies are
being developed to enhance military intelligence gathering by
soldiers in the field. Chemical and biological nanosensors can be
used to detect harmful chemicals and biological weapons. They
can also be used as damage detection systems-physical
nanosensors could detect fractures in military equipment.
29. • Warfare has been an unavoidable
aspect of human survival. The
exposure of technology in the
defense sector , through resulting in
better warfare techniques with the
intention of reducing the mortality
rates and the grievances associated
with them , has ironically created
more lethal weapons foe their
destruction . Nanotechnology has
further solidified the need for safer
yet more high – impact weaponry
due to the unique properties
associated with nanomaterials . In
the right hands , this could enable a
better tomorrow . In the wrong ones
, there might not be a tomorrow.