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In architecture, a respond is a half-pier or half-pillar that is bonded into a wall and designed to carry the springer at one end of an arch.
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RESPOND is a sponsored research program of Indian Space Research Organization. ISRO started the RESPOND (Research Sponsored) programme in the 1970s whose main objective is to establish strong links with Universities/Institutions in the country to carry out quality research and developmental projects which are of relevance to space and derive useful outputs of such R&D to support ISRO programmes. The programme provides opportunity to the non-ISRO scientists and engineers, who are working with the recognized institute, to contribute to the Indian space programme. The contribution is mostly in areas of design and development of orbiting satellites for scientific research and space applications, sounding rockets and satellite launch vehicles. Non-academic R & D institutions can also participate in this programme.
History
To encourage space related activities in academic institutions, ISRO started RESPOND programme in 1970s. The programme is being administered by Physical Research Laboratory since 1976.
Under this programme, space technology cells were established in various academic institutions in India which are guided by Joint Policy Committee which is chaired by Director/Vice Chancellor of the respective institution and scientists from ISRO and Department of Space. The projects undertaken under RESPOND Programme at Space Applications Centre are related to payload development, data processing and applications in the areas of Satcom, Satnav & Remote Sensing.
Overview
Under RESPOND, ISRO sponsors space projects which are implemented at various institutions. At present, 84 space sciences projects have been supported by ISRO of which 62 are being carried out by universities and rest of 22 by R&D institutions. The programme has supported nearly 106 conferences and symposiums. The research is carried out in the domains of Astronomy, Astrophysics, Solar Physics, Earth's middle atmosphere and Ionosphere.
Some of the projects undertaken under this programme are:
Detection of pests and diseases for precision crop management using remote sensing techniques.
Analysis of Satellite derived wind and wave parameters for coastal waters off Karnataka.
Reconstruction of 3-D objects from Stereo space imagery for development of city models.
Application of remote sensing techniques in assessment of landscape dynamics along the Indo-Myanmar Ranges.
Geospatial Technology for mineral exploration program in Singhbhum Shear Zone.
Development of a remote sensing and GIS based approach for flood forecasting and warning for Lower Tapi basin.
Morpho-tectonic evaluation of the Kosi river basin, Bihar using remote sensing data.
Earthquake Damage Scenario Analysis for Chennai city using Remote sensing & GIS techniques.
Design feasibility study and realization of a single directional antenna for L and S bands relevant to space communication.
Strengthening of Aluminum Alloy 6061 Carbon Nanotubes composites.
Control of flexible and reconfigurable Parabolic Antenna.
Supported areas of Research
Research proposals are supported by ISRO in relevant areas of space sciences, some of them are:
Space science: Physics of the ionosphere and magnetosphere; meteorology, dynamics of the atmosphere; geophysics, geology; astronomy; cosmology; astrophysics; planetary and interplanetary space physics and climatology
Space technology: Rocket and satellite technology; propulsion systems design and optimization; aerodynamics and heat transfer problems related to space vehicles; guidance and control systems for launch vehicles and spacecraft; polymer chemistry, propellant technology; ultra-light-weight structure; satellite energy systems; space electronics, Space communication systems; orbital mechanics, computer sciences and new material development.
Space Application : Remote sensing of the earth's resources: space communication; satellite geodesy image processing, satellite meteorology including weather forecasting, Space Education and Ecology
Participating Institutions
At present,
Following is the list of institutes which are supported by ISRO under RESPOND programme.
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Indian Institute of Science Bangalore
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli
University of Pune
Below is the list of R&D institutions which are either guiding an educational institute or independently carrying out the research under this programme:
Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre
National Remote Sensing Centre
Physical Research Laboratory
Space Applications Centre
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
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Respond is a construction-led Approved Housing Body and service provider, with a staff of over 350. 17,008 tenants live in 7,761 properties across the 26 counties that Respond either own or manage. Respond also provide a range of services for families and individuals within their communities. This includes emergency accommodation with 24/7 support for families who are homeless in six Family Homeless Services, three Day Care Services for Older People, 15 Early Childhood Care and Education, Family Support and Refugee Resettlement services. A founder of Respond in 1981, Fr. Patrick Cogan OFM, served as CEO for over thirty years retiring in 2015 and passing away in October 2022. The current CEO is Declan Dunne.
Direct Construction
Respond deliver social and cost rental homes. In 2022, they delivered the first purpose build cost rental homes in Ireland, alongside their partners. Respond are one of the few Approved Housing Bodies in the country to directly manage construction. Respond have their own in house Development team, led by Parag Joglekar. The team is a multi-disciplinary team of registered architects, quantity surveyors, planners, clerks of works, technicians and project managers who deal with all aspects of construction and project delivery.
Managing Housing
Respond is responsible for various housing developments with 7,761 homes in the 26 counties of Ireland. These are managed by a Housing department led by Neil Bolton and made up of a tenant relations team who work with tenants to build and support communities where people want to live and as asset management team that maintain, repair and upgrade Respond homes. Respond report that 90% of their tenants are satisfied with their overall service.
Building Communities
Respond recognised from an early stage that people need homes but they also need communities and services around these home. Over half of the staff comes from a social care background. The organisation provides community services including 15 Early Years and School Age Care services, six Family Homeless services, three Day Care for Older People services, Family Support services and has delivered Refugee Resettlement services for local authorities. The Services team is led by Louisa Carr.
Respond is a listening and learning organisation and is progressing several programmes of continuous improvement including becoming a trauma informed organisation. Respond partners with the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) based in Trinity College Dublin. The partnership aims to examine our understanding of brain health and how it can be applied to housing design and to the provision and the development of sustainable communities. The organisation reports a very high level of staff engagement, with a Net Promoter Score of 45.
Improving Quality (IQ) Accreditation Standard
In 2022, Respond achieved the Improving Quality (IQ) Accreditation Standard. IQ is recognised as a key quality framework for the voluntary sector in the Republic of Ireland and the UK and provides independent assurance of the essential areas necessary for the effective management and governance of a charity or other third sector organisation. Run by Community Matters in the UK, IQ addresses all the key areas of organisational life in four elements; accountability, effectiveness, sustainability and welcome (including the involvement of service users, development of staff, equality and diversity).
Executive Management Team
Respond's Executive Management Team is made up of Declan Dunne (CEO), Nessa Aylmer (Executive Head of Compliance), Neil Bolton (Director of Housing), Louisa Carr (Director of Services), Ray Fanning (Director of Finance), Parag Joglekar (Head of Investment and Development), Olivia McCann (Director of Legal Services and Compliance), Jacqui Sinnot (Director of People and Culture), Mark Johnson (Executive Head of Development) and Niamh Randall (Director of Strategy and Publin Affair).
Board of directors
Noel Kelly is the Chair of Respond's Board. Other Board members include Aileen McHugh, Cathleen Callanan, Aidan Skelly, John O’Connor, Joseph O’Connor, Sinead O’Neill, Michael Dominick Anglim, Marian Keane, Daniel Vincent McCarthy, Cathal O’Connell and Olivia McCann is Director of Legal Services, Compliance & Company Secretary.
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