INSAT-3DS launch today: What does ISRO aim to achieve with this mission?
meteorological satellite aboard the GSLV-F14 rocket, excitement crackles through the nation. Scheduled for liftoff from Satish Dhawan Space Centre on Saturday at 5.35 pm, this isn't just a fiery spectacle; it's a pivotal step towards strengthening India's weather forecasting and disaster management capabilities. Let's delve deeper into the GSLV-F14/INSAT-3DS Mission and explore its transformative potential.
What exactly is ISRO aiming to achieve with this mission?
According to ISRO, the objective of Saturday's mission GSLV-F14/INSAT-3DS would provide continuity of services to existing operational INSAT-3D (launched in 2013) and INSAT-3DR (September 2016) for enhanced meteorological observations, monitoring of land and ocean surfaces for weather forecasting and disaster warning, as well as to provide Satellite aided Research and Rescue services (SAR) among others.
Sharpen forecasting prowess
The satellite weighing 2,274 kg, once operational, would serve various departments under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting, and Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services.
Empower disaster management
The 51.7 metre tall rocket will be carrying imager payloads, sounder payloads, data relay transponder and Satellite Aided Search and Rescue transponders, which would be used to study cloud properties, fog, rainfall, snow cover, snow depth, fire, smoke, land and ocean, among other
