NRSC Director Announces Oceansat-3A Likely to Launch Before Year-End
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Why in news
NRSC Director announced the upcoming launch of Oceansat-3A and the inauguration of the NICES-CORAL laboratory for coastal observation.
Background
The Oceansat-3A satellite is scheduled for launch before the end of 2024. The NICES-Coastal Observation Research Laboratory (CORAL) at Andhra University was established with a funding of ₹10 crore to ₹12 crore for equipment and maintenance.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TOceansat-3A: A satellite designed for ocean observation and coastal monitoring by ISRO.
- BodyNRSC: National Remote Sensing Centre, an autonomous body under the Department of Space.
- PlaceCORAL: Located at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, for ground-truth data collection.
- FactFunding for CORAL: ₹10 crore to ₹12 crore for equipment procurement and maintenance.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of satellite-based remote sensing in enhancing India's coastal management and disaster mitigation strategies.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data validation: Necessity of ground-truth data collection to calibrate satellite-derived coastal parameters
- Institutional synergy: Collaboration between academic institutions and space agencies for multidisciplinary coastal research
- Maritime security: Role of high-resolution ocean observation in monitoring Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ)
Keywords: Remote Sensing · Coastal Management · Ground-truth Data · Space Technology · Maritime Domain Awareness
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