S. V. Chandrashekhar Aiya | |
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![]() Prof S. V. C. Aiya in Cambridge | |
Born | |
Died | 15 June 1992 New Jersey, United States | (aged 81)
Alma mater | Caius College, Cambridge |
Known for | Research on Atmospheric Noise Engineering Education |
Spouse | Meenakshi Belavady |
Children | Jagadish C. Aiya Leela S. Rao |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Meteorology Electrical & Telecommunications Engineering |
S.V. Chandrashekhar Aiya (1911–1992) was an Indian scientist and engineer who mathematically demonstrated the effect of thunderstorms and lightning on television and radio broadcasting signals (RF signals).[1][2][3]
He was the second Chairman of the Department of Electrical and Communications Engineering in the Indian Institute of Science (1959-1969).[4][5] The S.V.C. Aiya award is named after him.[6] He was also the first full time director of the National Council of Educational Research and Training.[7]