RISAT-2
SURVEILLANCE SATELLITE
The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C12) on Monday 20 th April 2009 put in orbit Radar imaging satellite( RISAT-2) a surveillance satellite, which could keep a watch on the country’s borders.
This is the first time the Indian space Research Organization (ISRO) is putting in orbit a RISAT in the microwave band. It can take images of the earth day and night, see through clouds and identify objects on the ground.
The 300 kg RISAT-2 has been procured from Israel. Anusat, built by Anna University, Chennai was also put in orbit by the PSLV-C12. It is an experimental communication satellite meant for storing and relaying information.
The RISAT-2 could precisely look at water bodies and vegetation. Its images would have wide ramifications in managing disasters such as cyclones , floods and landslips.
Prof John Kurakar
SURVEILLANCE SATELLITE
The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C12) on Monday 20 th April 2009 put in orbit Radar imaging satellite( RISAT-2) a surveillance satellite, which could keep a watch on the country’s borders.
This is the first time the Indian space Research Organization (ISRO) is putting in orbit a RISAT in the microwave band. It can take images of the earth day and night, see through clouds and identify objects on the ground.
The 300 kg RISAT-2 has been procured from Israel. Anusat, built by Anna University, Chennai was also put in orbit by the PSLV-C12. It is an experimental communication satellite meant for storing and relaying information.
The RISAT-2 could precisely look at water bodies and vegetation. Its images would have wide ramifications in managing disasters such as cyclones , floods and landslips.
Prof John Kurakar
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