Q. Consider the following statements regarding Geo-imaging Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-03)-
- It will enable near real time monitoring of natural disasters like floods and cyclones.
- The satellite will image the whole country four to five times on a daily basis.
Which of the above statement/ s is / are true?
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 & 2
d) None of these
ANSWER:-c)
RELATED FACTS:-
- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch a Geo-imaging Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-03) in the coming months as the agency reassesses work following the Covid-19 induced lockdown.
- The launch is scheduled for the third quarter of 2021.
- The EOS-03 satellite will enable near-real-time monitoring of natural disasters like floods and cyclones that have become common in the Indian subcontinent as it goes through major environmental and weather changes.
- The satellite will image the whole country four to five times on a daily basis, sending in key data related to weather and environmental change.
- In addition to natural disasters, EOS-03 will also enable monitoring of water bodies, crops, vegetation conditions, and forest cover changes.
- The first earth observation satellite was launched in 2020 along with nine customer satellites.
- The EOS-1 was intended for applications in agriculture, forestry and disaster management support.
By – ABHISHEK KUMAR