Insat-3DS
Indian Space Research Organisation has completed all key tests on Insat-3DS satellite before the final review which will be followed by its shipping to the spaceport in Srihari Kota, Andhra Pradesh.
About Insat-3DS:
- It is a collaborative effort between ISRO and the India Meteorological Organisation (IMD).
- It is part of a series of climate observatory satellites aimed at enhancing climate services. Comprising three dedicated Earth observation satellites, including INSAT-3D and INSAT-3DR already in orbit.
- It will be launched by using the Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F14).
What is GSLV-F14?
- It is a more advanced rocket utilising liquid propellant.
- The rocket, distinguished by its higher capacity and the use of cryogenic liquid propellants in all three stages, presents a more complex engineering challenge but allows for a substantially higher lift-off weight capacity.
Key facts 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 bands
- Payloads: INSAT-3DR carries a multi spectral Imager, 19 channel Sounder, Data Relay Transponder and Search and Rescue Transponder.