ISRO To Launch INSAT-3DS For Enhanced Weather Forecasting

ISRO is set to launch the INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite aboard the GSLV F14 spacecraft from Sriharikota spaceport. The mission, funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, aims to improve meteorological observations for weather forecasting and disaster warning. The satellite will monitor the Earth’s surface, conduct oceanic observations, and analyze 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 mission will replace older satellites and provide advanced weather observations for land and ocean surfaces. The satellite will replace older satellites and will be launched through a GSLV-F14 rocket, marking an important milestone in ISRO’s space missions. 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.

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 have transponders for Satellite Aided Search and Rescue services.