ISRO To Launch INSAT-3DS For Enhanced Weather Forecasting

ISRO is preparing to launch the INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite aboard the GSLV F14 spacecraft from Sriharikota spaceport.

The satellite, funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, will enhance meteorological observations for weather forecasting and disaster warning. 

Indian industries have contributed to building the satellite, showcasing the country’s space capabilities. 

The satellite will aid in providing improved weather forecasts and meteorological services through various departments of the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

The primary objectives of the INSAT-3DS mission include monitoring the Earth’s surface, conducting oceanic observations, and analyzing the environment for better weather predictions. 

It will also support Data Collection and Data Dissemination capabilities, as well as Satellite Aided Search and Rescue services. 

The satellite, with a mission life of 10 years, will replace older satellites and provide advanced weather observations for land and ocean surfaces.

The launch sequence can be viewed live on ISRO’s website and social media channels. The mission is significant for its role in advancing weather forecasting, aiding in short-range forecasts of extreme weather events, and studying various environmental factors like forest fires, snow cover, and climate change.

The satellite will be launched through a GSLV-F14 rocket. This mission faces challenges due to the rocket’s past performance, but it marks an important milestone in ISRO’s space missions. 

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Future missions include carrying the Earth observation satellite NISAR, developed jointly by NASA and ISRO, which will provide valuable data for understanding global changes in ecosystems, ice mass, sea levels, and natural hazards like earthquakes and tsunamis.

ISRO’s mission, GSLV-F14/INSAT-3DS, aims to enhance meteorological observations, weather forecasting, and disaster warning capabilities. 

The satellite will provide continuity of services to existing INSAT-3D and INSAT-3DR satellites, improving forecasting accuracy and empowering disaster management efforts. 

It will serve various departments under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, including the Indian Meteorological Department and National Institute of Ocean Technology, by studying cloud properties, rainfall, snow cover, fire, and more.

 The satellite will carry imager and sounder payloads for data collection and will also have transponders for Satellite Aided Search and Rescue services. 

ISRO highlights that the new satellite will have improved radiometric performance compared to its predecessors, allowing for more precise observations of land and ocean surfaces.
The INSAT-3DS satellite mission is funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences. It is a follow-up to the third-generation meteorological satellite project. The Indian space agency, headquartered in Bengaluru, has successfully launched another mission in 2024 called PSLV-C58/EXPOSAT.