INSAT-3DR

SEO Title: INSAT-3DR Satellite: Features, Payloads, Launch Vehicle and Meteorological Applications

Category: Space Technology | Science & Technology | Disaster Management

UPSC Notes

INSAT-3DR is an advanced Indian meteorological satellite developed by ISRO. It provides data for weather forecasting, environmental monitoring and disaster warning. (MosDAC)

Key Pointers

  • Launch date: 8 September 2016.

  • Launch vehicle: GSLV-F05.

  • Launch mass: about 2,211 kg.

  • Type: Meteorological satellite.

  • Major payloads:

    • Multi-spectral Imager

    • 19-channel Sounder

    • Data Relay Transponder

    • Search and Rescue Transponder

  • Applications:

    • Weather forecasting

    • Cyclone monitoring

    • Cloud observation

    • Sea Surface Temperature

    • Fire and smoke monitoring

    • Search and rescue

  • Provides continuity and improved capability over INSAT-3D. (ISRO)

Prelims Focus: GSLV-F05 → INSAT-3DR → meteorology → Imager + Sounder + DRT + SAS&R.