Syllabus: GS- III
Subject: Science & Technology
Topic: Space technology
Issue: INSAT-3DS.
Context: The launch of INSAT-3DS.
INSAT-3DS:
- Funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
- It will enhance meteorological observations, particularly for tracking cyclones and other natural disasters.
- it is part of the Third Generation Meteorological Satellite series and will provide
- high-resolution images of the Earth,
- vertical profiles of the atmosphere, and
- aid in search and rescue operations.
Meteorological satellite: is a type of Earth observation satellite that is primarily used to monitor the weather and climate of the Earth.
