Rocket Propellant Plant - VSSC

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE

He was an active member of ISNT Thiruvananthapuram chapter right from its early days. He served the chapter as Honorary Secretary, EC member, Vice-Chairman and finally as Chairman from the year 2009. He contributed immensely for the growth of the chapter and was instrumental in organizing the NDE - National seminar in the year 1998 and 2003. He was a person full of enthusiasm, always bustling with energy and his sudden demise has left a big void in the field of NDT in VSSC. Dr Sudha Ravindran was a renowned Scientist in the field of atmospheric boundary layer physics and Ionospheric sciences. May their souls rest in peace. May the Almighty grant mental strength to their only daughter and other family members in this hour of crisis.

Technical papers by Dr.VR Ravindran

1. Radiographic inspection of PS3 flex nozzle: Test paln and procedure using 4 MeV linear accelerator
2. Digital radiography of propellants and CT image simulation
3. Radiographic non-destructive evaluation of the solid rocket motor components
4. CT image reconstruction based on real time digital radiography system for NDE of rocket motors
5. Performance studies on real-time digital radiography system with flat panel detector for the NDE of space vehicle components
6. Development of CT and 3D-CT using flat panel detector based real-time digital radiography system
7. Proposal for 9 MeV linear accelerator for radiography
8. Theoretical modelling of radiographic images - a three dimensional approach
9. Analysis of propellant inhibition integrity in solid rocket motors by theoretical modelling of the radiographic density profile
10. Digital radiography based 3D-CT imaging for the NDE of solid propellant systems
11. Computer simulation of the X-ray radiograph of an object under rotation and CT image reconstruction
12. Developmental aspects of a knowledge base system for the NDE of space vehicle components
13. Studies on simulation of digital X-ray images of composite rocket nozzle
14. Quantitative evaluation of composite nozzle radiographs of large solid rocket motors
15. Prospects of quantitative nondestructive evaluation of solid rocket motors based on film radiography
16. Computer simulation of radiographic images for the quantitative evaluation of solid rocket motors
17. Theoretical modeling of X-ray image for predicting the nature of defect in a solid rocket motor
18. X-Ray machines in industrial radiography
19. Quantitative analysis of interface defects in large solid rocket motors using theoretical modelling of radiograph
20. Theoretical density profiling and quantitative interpretation of composite nozzle liner radiograph
21. Theoretical modeling of digital radiograph of composite rocket nozzle for the analysis of defect
22. Simulation of the X-ray radiographic image of an object with star configuration
23. Design and development of industrial CT system for the NDE of space vehicle components
24. Holographic tomography using image processing

Condolence messages received over e-mail

With shock and grief we hear the sad and untimely demise of Dr. V.R.Ravindran and his wife Dr.Sudha. We, the members of ISNT, Kochi Chapter, deeply mourn the sad demise of Dr. V. R. Ravindran, Fellow & Chairman of ISNT Trivandrum Chapter, and his wife who passed away on 19th May 2010, in a tragic road accident at Trivandrum.
As a life fellow and Chairman of ISNT, Trivandrun Chapter, he had extended wholehearted support and guidance to ISNT Kochi Chapter for its formation and was keenly interested in our subsequent developmental activities. We fondly remember the speeches he delivered for ISNT Chapter members on digital radiography.
We pray God to grant eternal rest to their soul and also give strength to the family members to bear this irreparable loss. We hereby convey our heartfelt condolences to all members of the bereaved family.
C.K. Soman
Chairman - ISNST KOCHI CHAPTER

Dear friends,
It is shocking and unbelievable to know that Dr.V.R.Ravindran is no more in this world. Words are inadequate to express the sadness we feel.
It was only two days back I spoke to him ,and I was planning to meet him,during Dr.Kurup Memorial lecture and NDE Seminar planned at Thiruvananthapuram on 22nd May. I cannot forget the enthusiasm and excitement he expressed with regard to ISNT activities and future plans.The sudden and untimely demise of one of the most promising NDT scientist has left a void which can never be filled.His love for ISNT and tremendous contributions for the growth of ISNT and promotion of NDE science and technology will live in our minds for ever.
When we lose someone we love, it seems that time stands still.What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, we may not understand why he left this earth so soon, or why he left before we were ready to say good-bye.His life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.
May God give Dr.Ravindran and Dr.Sudha Ravindran eternal rest & may their souls rest in peace!
I would also like to express our deepest sympathy for his only surviving daughter and pray God to give her mental strength to overcome this tragedy.

R.J.Pardikar,
Hon.General Secretary,ISNT

Dear all NGC members,
It is with profound grief and heavy heart that I share the sad news of sudden and untimely demise of my colleague, Dr. V.R. Ravindran, Head, NDAD, VSSC and Joint Secretary, ISNT along with his wife on 19-05-2010 in a tragic road accident near Trivandrum ; It is a great loss to ISRO and ISNT ;
" May their souls rest in peace "

Sai Suryanarayana
Manager, NDT/SPROB
SDSC SHAR/ ISRO

Dear Pardikar,

It was with great shock and profound grief that I heard this very sad news from Shri Pari and saw the same this morning in the Hindu. My mind is so shattered that I will not be able to express what all I feel. My feelings cannot be converted into words at this time. This is irreparable loss to the only daughter . ISNT and Space Organisation have lost a dedicated NDT SPECIALIST. May GOD give their daughter enough strength and fortitude to withstand this blow and carry on her life.

Chandramouli V A

I AM PROFOUNDLY SHOCKED AT THIS NEWS AND AM YET TO BELIEVE IT.
GREAT LOSS FOR ISRO AND ISNT.

Prof. Krishnan Balasubramaniam
Professor in Mechanical Engineering
Head of Centre for Nondestructive Evaluation
Professor-in-Charge of Office of International Relations
Indian Institute of Technology Madras

Dear Shri Sai Surya Narayana,

We are shocked to hear the untimely demise of Dr VR Ravindran and his wife.
I recall his active participation in NGC meetings. His contribution to formation of DIR working group in ISNT, DIR workshops and NED national seminars are ever remembered by all ISNT members.

In addition to his professional activities he was a very good friend to all.

It is a great loss to ISNT and his family.

Please convey our condolences to his family.

with regards,

P kalyanasundaram,
IGCAR, Kalpakkam

Dear Friends and ISNT Members

I was aghast with the sad news and it is with great effort I bring myself up to write these few words of condolence.

It is since my first interaction with Dr Ravindran in 1998-9 during the run up to NDE in Trivandrum, I was completely taken in by his genuine love for NDT and ISNT. He very successfully and amicably lead a team of Trivandrum members in conducting two ISNT seminars there. Always smiling and with very positive outlook he would befriend anyone no matter what age or background.

With his unfailing enthusiasm and rigor in mind we had proposed him to the Jt. secretary ship and obviously we would have seen him taking more responsibilities in times to come.
That was not to be.

My thoughts go to his daughter. I am sure god will give her every strength in overcoming the ordeal and excel in life like her parents.
We should all think of ways of giving a befitting tribute to this wonderful person. I prey their souls rest in peace.

Dilip Takbhate, Immediate Past President
ISNT

Dear Shri. Imtiaz Ali Khan,

We deeply mourn the sudden demise of Dr.V.R.Ravindran, It is a great loss to the NDT & ISNT community.

We would like to have Dr. V.R.Ravindran's complete profile to be put in our ISNT website and our journal and other publications. Kindly send the writeup as early as possible.

R.Subrmanian
INDIAN SOCIETY FOR NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING
MODULE Nos.60&61
Readymade Garment Complex
SIDCO Industrial Estate
Guindy, Chennai-600032.

I am deeply moved by the sudden loss of Dr.Ravindran, Chairman ISNT, Thiruvananthapuram chapter. It is unbelievable but a harsh reality, the soft friendly voice 'Ah, Mohan parayu' cannot be heard anymore. Having closely worked with Dr.Ravindran in the chapter activities, I always consider that his vision about the progress of chapter was embodied in his soul. It is sad and really depressing to think about the chapter activities without DR.VR. May we pledge to do our best to bring the chapter foremost in spreading the message of NDT as he had wished. Joining in silent prayers for the departed souls to be at rest in peace.

KR Mohan Ananthanarayanan
Vice-Chiarman,
ISNT, Thiruvananthapuram chapter

Dear Sarat,

I am shocked to learn about the sudden sad demise of Ravindran and Sudha on my return from a vacation trip to Europe. I had the occassion to talk to Ravindran before my departure and he informed me about Reshmi's completion of the Architecture course and her future plans.

After my settling at Kolkata, Ravindran visited here 3 times and every time we met. On his first visit with family, he spent a full day with us. On his second visit, we spent some time with Mukhopadhyay. His 3rd visit was very short, but still he made it a point to meet me on his way to airport. Ravindran not only was the motive force of Thiruvananthapuram Chapter, he had helped the Kolkata Chapter of ISNT in a large way in organising the Digital Radiography Workshop and the meeting of the DRWGI. I was hoping to meet him again with family during NDE-2010 going to be held in Kolkata in December.

ISNT has lost one of its most able bodied contributors and a very promising future leader. Thiruvananthapuram Chapter has lost its most illustrious Chairman. Kolkata Chapter has lost a very good friend and a well wisher. It is a big personal loss for me. I had the opportunity to choose and groom Ravindran during the NDT developmental days at RPP. He had proven himself worthy of the trust and expectations we had from him. His contributions to NDT in the country in general and to VSSC in particular will be remembered for a long time. ISNT was immensely benefitted through his active role in all its departments. I cannot control my grief like each and every one of you in Thiruvananthapuram. The very thought that the smiling faces of Ravindran and Sudha will not be seen again turns me remorseful. VSSC has lost two of its young and excellent Scientists.

I join the NDT community of the country and the scientific community of VSSC and ISRO as a whole in condoling the sad demise of Ravindran and Sudha and wish that Almighty God may give enough strength to young Reshmy and all the near and dear ones of Ravindran and Sudha to overcome the loss. May their souls rest in peace.

B C Bhaumik

Dear Shri Sai Suryanarayana

It is really shocking to now of the sudden demise of Dr.Ravindran with his wife in road accident.It is really a great loss not only to ISNT but also to me in person. We have lost a very good friend. He was known to be very enthusiastic and very active person besides being a very good human being. Kindly convey my heart felt condolenses to the family members of Dr.Ravindran.

" May their souls rest in peace and their beloved get courage to sustain this loss "

with regards

D.J.Varde
Vice President ISNT

Dear Sai Suryanarayana ,

When I returned from my trip today morning, I had seen a disturbing news from you and others about the sudden demise of our good friend Dr. V.R. Ravindran due to an accident that he met with.
My acquaintance with him was for many years. And, it was definitely a shocking news to me. I happened to meet him often during ISNT conferences, seminars, NGC meetings, etc. He was always positive in thinking and very intellectual and meticulous in his work. I do recall about his work on radiography which brought him an award which he deserved . In addition to this, he was also very active in ISNT programme. The successes of ISNT Trivandraum chapter NDT National seminar was also one of his contributions. In future programmes, we will miss him. Only thing we can do is to remember him and his good deeds.
Please accept my request to convey my condolences to his family members/relatives

May God give them strength to bear this loss and rest his soul in peace.

DM Mehta
Baroda

Dear All ,

It was shocking to hear the very sad news . Dr Ravindran is a pleasing person , very energetic , knowledgeble & lovable . He has done yomen service to ISNT & ISRO . It is a great loss not only to ISRO or ISNT but to me personaly .

May his & his wife's soul rest in peace .

K.VISWANATHAN

Dear Shri Sai Suryanarayana,

I am very sad and shocked to know the sudden demise of Dr.V.R. Ravindran and Mrs. Ravindran in a tragic road accident. I pray the almighty to give both of them eternal rest and the necessary strength and courage to their daughter and other family members to bear the loss. Dr.V.R. Ravindran was a thorough professional, good friend, colleague and a well wisher and I always remember and cherish all the pleasant meetings and discussions with him.

A great loss to NDE community!

With best regards

Jayakumar
Head, Non Destructive Evaluation Division
Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research
Kalpakkam - 603102 (Tamil Nadu), India

Dear Shri Sai Suryanarayana,

It is difficult for me to come to terms with the sad news of the sudden and untimely passing away of our dear friend Dr V R Ravindran alongwith his wife in a car accident. I am constantly remembering his smiling face and courteous behaviour. He was so very enthusiastic about everything in life and had such positive attitude. Such human beings are rare indeed. It was a privilege for me that I had interactions with him. I can imagine what a severe blow it must have been for his daughter and other relatives. It will take a long time to heal. I pray that they should get the strength to bear this trauma.

Sincerely,
P G Kulkarni

Dear Shri Sai Suryanarayana,

Grieved to hear the sad news and I am totally shaken up.
I am privileged to know Dr. Ravindran since good number of years and I am one of those very many admirers- for his Professional abilities,contributions to ISRO/ISNT , deep commitment for R&D work coupled with an excellent attitude in encouraging/bringing up his people so that they are visible technologically particularly in NDE/NDT field.
Equally important - he is a gem of a person- you get attracted to him since the 'energy' level of a person goes up whoever talks/discusses with him.
We remember with gratitude - the attention/affection he has shown to all of us when we attended National Seminars and other ones at Trivandrum.
It is really sad and very unfortunate - GOD has taken him along with his wife at a young age. We all in ISNT miss him very much in many respects.
Hearty condolences to AAAA LLLL his family members and we share their grief at this juncture.

K. Balaramamoorthy

Dear Friends,

It is really sad to know about the tragic death of Dr. Ravindran and his wife in a road accident. ISNT and ISRO and their family + friends have suffered an irreparable loss.
May God give peace to the departed souls and their family members.

Swamy
Retd. Dy. Gen. Manager
Nuclear Fuel Complex
Hyderabad

Dear Shri Sai Suryanarayna:

I was really shocked to note the accidental death of Dr. Ravindran along with his wife. It is not only a great loss to their Family but also for ISRO & INST.
Please convey my condolence to their family members and I pray to God to REST THEIR SOUL IN PEACE.

M.V.Rajamani
Chairman INST Chennai Chapter.
Electro-Magfield Controls & Services,
D-22 Industrial Estate,
Ambattur, Chennai - 600 058.

Dear Shri Sai Suryanarayana
I feel very sad to know of the sudden demise of Dr.Ravindran with his wife in road accident.
Its a great loss to ISNT also along with ISRO specially Chandrayan Team.
Kindly convey my heart felt condolenses to the family members of Dr.Ravindran.

" May their souls rest in peace "

with regards

R.S. Vaghasiya
Regional Controller of Examinations(West), NCB
EC member ISNT Mumbai.

Dear Sai

My heartfelt condolences. We lost one of the great NDT professional of our times. I think we shall all contribute and institute an award for excellence in radiographic NDT in his name.

V N MIsale

Dear Sai Suryanarayana

I feel very sad to know of the sudden demise of Dr.Ravindran.He was well respected professional and very haman and loved by all for his good nature. In his death ISNT has lost a pillar who was very active in the promotion of our actvities.Kindly convey my heart felt condolenses to the family members of Dr.Ravindran.ISNT SHOULD THINK OF INSTITUTING SUITBLE AWARD IN MEMORY OF DR.RAVINDRAN

With warm regards,

A.Srinivasulu.