Naval Science and Technological Laboratory
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| Established | August 20, 1969 |
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| Director | Dr. V. Bhujanga Rao |
| Location | Vishakapatnam, AP |
| Address | Vigyan Nagar, Visakhapatnam- 530 027 |
| Operating Agency | DRDO,  India |
| Website | NSTL Home Page |
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The Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) is an Indian defense laboratory of the Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO). Located in Vishakapatnam (Vizag), its main function is the research and development of underwater weapons and associated systems. NSTL is organized under DRDO's Directorate of Naval R&D. The present director of NSTL is Dr. V. Bhujanga Rao.[1]
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[edit] History
NSTL was established on August 20, 1969 to undertake research and development of major naval systems and underwater weapons for the Indian Navy to make it self-reliant.[2]
[edit] Areas of work
NSTL is involved in the design, development, testing, evaluation and productionization of underwater weapons and their associated weapon control systems.[2] These include torpedoes, mines, decoys, targets, simulators, Fire Control Systems and weapon launchers.
The lab is also involved in investigating hydrodynamic parameters and structural design of surface and submerged naval platforms and in evolving design criteria through model studies and simulation. NSTL is also involved in developing Warship Technologies, Stealth Technology for ships and Hydro-dynamic research services.
NSTL also develops specialized materials for Marine Applications, including materials for mitigation of Radar, IR, Magnetic, Acoustic and ELFE Signatures leading to stealthier platforms.
[edit] Facilities
NSTL is an ISO 9001:2000 certified organization, and is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories and Hydrodynamic research facilities.
