INSAT-3DS
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has said that the INSAT-3DS satellite has been flagged off to the launch port at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
The satellite is an exclusive meteorological satellite with the primary objective to provide continuity of services to the existing in-orbit INSAT-3D and 3DR satellites and significantly enhancing the capabilities of the INSAT system.
The satellite is likely to be launched on board the GSLV F14 next month.
The space agency added that the satellite is a user-funded project with the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
Configured around the ISRO’s well-proven I-2k bus platform with a lift-off mass of 2,275 kg.
The satellite is designed for enhanced meteorological observations and monitoring of
Land and ocean surfaces for weather forecasting and disaster warning .
State-of-the-art payloads such as a six-channel imager.
19-channel sounder meteorology payloads.
Communication payloads.
Data relay transponder (DRT) and a satellite-aided search and rescue (SAS&R) transponder.
The DRT instrument receives meteorological, and oceanographic data from automatic weather stations and augments weather forecasting capabilities.
The SAS&R transponder is incorporated in the satellite to relay a distress signal/ alert detection for search and rescue services with global receive coverage.
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