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16/02/24 22:22 PM IST

INSAT-3DS MISSION TO BE LAUNCHED FROM SRIHARIKOTA

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  • The GSLV-F14 carrying INSAT-3DS will launch from Sriharikota’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre,according to ISRO.
About INSAT-3DR
  • It is an advanced meteorological satellite of India configured with an imaging System and an Atmospheric Sounder.
  • The significant improvements incorporated in INSAT-3DR are:
  • Imaging in Middle Infrared band to provide night time pictures of low clouds and fog
  • Imaging in two Thermal Infrared bands for estimation of Sea Surface Temperature (SST) with better accuracy
  • Higher Spatial Resolution in the Visible and Thermal Infrared band
  • It’s a collaborative project between ISRO and the India Meteorological Organisation (IMD).
  • Part of a series of climate observatory satellites aimed at enhancing climate services, joining INSAT-3D and INSAT3DR.
  • It will be launched using the GSLV-F14 rocket.
  • INSAT-3DS will be placed in a geosynchronous transfer orbit for meteorological observations and disaster management.
About GSLV-F14
  • GSLV-F14 is an advanced rocket utilizing liquid propellant.
  • Distinguished by its higher capacity and use of cryogenic liquid propellants in all stages.
  • It offers a substantially higher lift-off weight capacity.
Source- The Hindu

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