Scientific Analysis Group

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Scientific Analysis Group
Established1963
Director Ms Anu Khosla
AddressMetcalfe House,
Delhi-110054
Location Delhi
Operating agency
DRDO
Website SAG Home Page

Scientific Analysis Group (SAG) is a laboratory of the Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO). Located in Delhi its primary function is to evolve new scientific methods for design and analysis of communication systems [1]

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  1. "Scientific Analysis Group". Archived from the original on 31 January 2008. Retrieved 8 February 2008.