The centre develops three mechanical ventilator models and a portable medical oxygen concentrator
Three mechanical ventilator models and a portable medical oxygen concentrator (MOC) developed by the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thumba, as part of the battle against COVID-19 are expected to be ready for technology transfer by the end of this month.
Multi-disciplinary teams of space scientists at the ISRO facility had begun working on the ventilator designs—named PRANA, SVASTA and VaU (read as Vayu)—following the outbreak last year. They should be ready for technology transfer by May-end, VSSC director S. Somanath told The Hindu.
“Tests have been completed on the ventilator models, although the documentation is pending. The MOC is ready for technology transfer,” he said.
Short for Space Ventilator Aided System for Trauma Assistance (SVASTA) is designed to work without electric power. The system operates on compressed air and achieves different modes of ventilation…
