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As a key player in Singapore’s defence ecosystem,
we have established strong linkages with the National
University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological
University (NTU), research institutes under the Agency
for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and the
polytechnics. Our collaborations take the form of joint
research and two-way adjunct appointments.
The establishment of Temasek Laboratories at the NUS and
NTU provided further opportunities for DSO to deepen her
collaborative ties with the universities. To complement
DSO’s work, Temasek Laboratories taps on the talent
pool of the universities to conduct upstream research
and build competencies in selected areas of science and
technology critical to Singapore's defence and security
requirements.
We also work closely with Singapore Technologies Engineering
(ST Engineering) on joint development projects and to
transit our advanced development programmes for implementation
and production. In addition, we draw upon ST Engineering’s
experience in engineering, production and marketing to
exploit DSO’s dual-use technologies for commercial
applications.
DSO's commitment to establishing local partnerships underlines
our desire to contribute to an integrated technological
resource for Singapore and to build up critical in-country
defence R&D capabilities. Together with our local
partners, we set up joint facilities and laboratories,
which are vital contributors to Singapore’s R&D
infrastructure.
Some of these joint R&D facilities and initiatives
include:
Compact Range
This facility aims to offer very high-accuracy testing
of electromagnetic scattering from complex objects,
antennae and radomes. Commissioned in 2000, the Compact
Range is designed for antenna and radar cross-section
(RCS) measurements from L-band to Ka-band for objects
up to 2 metres in size.
The use of the facility is not restricted to DSO or the
NUS. Other institutions involved in research, design and
testing of electronic systems are encouraged to make use
of this national asset for their research and development.
Centre for Research in Satellite Technologies (CREST)
CREST was jointly set up by NTU and DSO in 2001 to design
and build Singapore’s first experimental micro-satellite.
The X-SAT micro-satellite is targeted for launch by 2008.
Equipped with an electro-optical instrument, the micro-satellite’s
primary mission is for remote sensing, for conducting
environmental and land monitoring in particular. This
experimental device is capable of performing imaging operation
and downloading its imagery data within the same orbital
pass (in a quasi real-time fashion).
Electromagnetic Effects Research Laboratory
(EMERL)
Set up in 2006 through a partnership between DSO
National Laboratories and NTU, and with support from
DSTA and A*STAR, the Electromagnetic Effects Research
Laboratory (EMERL) spearheads national research in the
areas of electromagnetic interference (EMI) and
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). It provides
state-of-the-art facilities for all aspects of EMI and
EMC work for both military and civilian applications,
including emission and susceptibility testing of
electronic components, subsystems and systems to
minimise interference and cross-talk.
DMERI-NTU Bioengineering Laboratory
Located in the Research TechnoPlaza of NTU, this joint
bioengineering laboratory together with other research
centres, form a vibrant hub to drive research of high
impact. By co-locating within the university, DSO is able
to tap on a larger pool of scientific minds and harness
good basic research for defence applications.
In the area of bioengineering, DSO works closely with
NTU in areas such as cell mechanism and nanobiotechnology.
Our physical presence in NTU reinforces our partnership
with NTU, to seed greater joint research activities and
inter-disciplinary research.
Sµprima Consortium on
Low Temperature Co-fired Ceramics (LTCC)
Through the Sµprima consortium, DSO has been working
with our partners from A*STAR - Singapore Institute
of Manufacturing Technologies and Institute for Infocomm
Research - and NUS to provide a one-stop LTCC design
and fabrication service. As part of our efforts, DSO
developed a comprehensive design library kit for the
consortium.
Click here to find out more about the Sµprima Consortium.
Innovation Centre for Application Specific Integrated
Circuits (iCASIC)
This joint centre, established at the Nanyang Polytechnic,
aims to address emerging challenges in the high-speed
digital electronics industry, and to spearhead research
efforts in developing state-of-the-art technologies
in advanced integrated circuit.
This one-stop integrated circuit design centre is equipped
with industry standard Electronic Design Automation (EDA)
tools to provide scientific and engineering solutions
for both government and industry players in the local
and international market.
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