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)
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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
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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
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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
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Currently include activities of Robotics
 Information Technology Division
 Space Technologies Division
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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
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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
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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 machine
Design and developed a machine where anybody can
vend products using a mobile phone.\
Client : Thunnk Solutions
Research and Development Activities Examples
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.
Data logging
facility/Remote Display
Terminal
Remote Reservoir
Communication link
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
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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
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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
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Agriculture Drought monitoring and early warning
(ACCIMT / UNESCAP pilot project)
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National hub for receiving and distribution of earth
observation data
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Remote Sensing Nanosatellite mission
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National centre for conducting joint research on the
application of RS/GIS
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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
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Department of Irrigation
Department of Agrarian Development
Department of Agriculture
Mahaweli Development Authority Sri Lanka
Department of Meteorology
Census and Statistics department
Major Capacity Development Projects in
Space Technology Applications
Establishment of Spectral Signature Laboratory
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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 timeline
Activity
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
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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]
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Thank You!