21 September 2024 by ExamVatika Team
Daily News Analysis
The ISRO has announced that the Electro Optical-Infrared payload aboard its latest Earth Observation Satellite, EOS-08, has commenced operations.
ISRO launched the EOS-08 mission on August 16, 2024, using its SSLV. The EOIR payload on EOS-08 has started capturing high-resolution thermal images.
The first thermal image was captured on August 19, 2024, over Pune city. Pune is a city in Maharashtra in India.
EOS-08 is equipped with both mid-wave infrared and long-wave infrared channels. The EOIR payload captures thermal data with an 8m spatial resolution, improving temp. mapping accuracy.
The mission enhances the ability to detect fine thermal variations, aiding in environment monitoring. Data is processed by ISRO's NRSC using advanced algorithms.
The mission is a significant advancement in Earth observation and remote sensing technology. Continuous monitoring will help address climate challenges and improve disaster management.
The thermal data offers actionable insights for creating sustainable cities and managing natural resources.
The mission strengthens ISRO's capabilities in space-based environmental monitoring and global research collaborations.