Top 5 Inventions by APJ Abdul Kalam
We all know APJ Abul Kalam. Right? We have read about him in our shool books, magazines and where not! He was a great scientist and teacher. He has made India proud many times and he was the reason behind the development of India's missile and nuclear weapon programs and scientific technology development. Today, we will be talking about some of his inventions.
1. Nandhi
It was his first invention for his college project. He made a double engine powered hovecraft and it was completed after a lot of struggle. It flew above one foot with two people.
2. Pokhran 2
It consists of five detonations, the first was fusion bomb and the rest were fission bombs. The speciality of Pokhran 2 was that it was tested in ultimate secrecy. The test was a success as the spy satellites and CIA satellites could be avoided.
3. Indigenous Guided Missiles
APJ Abdul Kamal was appointed as the CEO of Integrated Guided Missile Development Program. He was responsible for the development and operation of AGNI and PRITHVI missiles.
4. Kalam Raju Stent
Kalam developed a low cost coronary stent which led to the reduction of prices of imported coronary stents by more than 50 per cent.
5. Kalam Raju Tablet
This tablet aimed at arming healthcare workers at the primary level to respond to emergency medical situation.