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INSAT [4 records]

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2003-10-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
OBS

The prime objective of ISRO has been to develop space technology and its application to various national tasks. Since 1969, when it was set up, ISRO has established space systems like the INSAT for telecommunication, television broadcasting and meteorological services, and the Indian Remote Sensing Satellites(IRS) for resources monitoring and management.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Key term(s)
  • Organisation indienne de recherche spatiale

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Lanzamiento y maniobras en el espacio
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Record 2 2002-11-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Remote Sensing
  • Oceanography
CONT

A satellite platform with its synoptic view and capability to provide spatially continuous data on a repetitive basis is ideal for the study of oceans. Realising the vast potential of satellite remote sensing techniques, the Department of Ocean Development is implementing a project entitled "Marine Satellite Information Service"(MARSIS)... Data and imageries from NOAA(National Ocean & Atmospheric Administration), IRS, INSAT, LANDSAT, GEOSAT, ERS satellites are used for generation of data products. Drifting and moored buoys are deployed by NIO [National Institute of Oceanography], Goa for collection of sea truth data on sea surface temperature, salinity, wind speed, etc.

PHR

Collection of sea truth.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Télédétection
  • Océanographie
CONT

L'imagerie satellitaire. [...] Les apports récents de l'imagerie satellitaire (thermographie et couleur de l'océan) [...] permettent de compléter utilement la connaissance de la variabilité physique et biologique du Mor-Bras et surtout d'avoir une couverture spatiale très complète. [...] L'acquisition de vérité mer à partir de navire océanographique restent toutefois nécessaire pour calibrer et exploiter les mesures du satellite.

PHR

Acquisition de vérité mer.

Spanish

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Record 3 2002-05-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
OBS

Indian National Satellite a geostationary satellite launched by India that provides communication and weather imaging.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses

Spanish

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Record 4 1995-07-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux

Spanish

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