Introduction to Torpedo Technology

About the Author

Born in 1932, Rear Admiral Namakkal Krishnarao Ramanarasiah obtained his post-graduate degree in Radar and communication from the Annamalai University. He joined the Indian Navy in 1955 and did a special course in torpedo anti-submarine warfare. Subsequently, he joined DRDO in 1972 and was the Director, Naval science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL), from, 1985 to 1989. During his tenure with DRDO, he was responsible for building up a school of scientists and engineers to work in underwater weapon technology. The in- house knowledge developed under his leadership, guidance and inspiration is largely responsible for the country attainting self-sufficiency in torpedo development. Rear Admiral Ramanarasiah has won several distinctions including Lt Jain Memorial Gold Medal (1974), Commendation from the chief of the Naval staff (1975), Vishisht Seva Medal (1978) and scientist of the Year Award(1983). He was a member of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers and the Board of studies for Marine Engineering and Computer sciences of Andhra University. He was chairman of Computer society of India (Vizag Chapter) during 1986-87.