Category Archives: Remote Sensing 101

Satellite of India’s GPS-Aided Geo Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) in Position

The satellite to operate the GPS-Aided Geo Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) system that will offer seamless navigation to air traffic over the Indian Ocean and the Indian airspace, has been positioned. India will become the fourth in the world to adopt … Continue reading

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India Adapts New Remote Sensing Data Policy

The government of India released its much-awaited Remote Sensing Data Policy (RSDP – 2011) on July 4, 2011, bringing relief to the industry. The new policy does away with restrictions on all remote sensing data up to one meter resolution, … Continue reading

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Spatial data should be integrated:NATMO

There should be an agency in India to bring all spatial data like census maps, wetland maps, geological maps, etc together. It is important to deal with emerging threats like terrorism, observed Dr. Prithvish Nag, Director, National Atlas and Thematic … Continue reading

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Indian Remote Sensing satellites under-utilised: CAG

Three of the seven remote sensing satellites of India, engaged in collective thematic data used for planning in disaster management and areas like agriculture, have underperformed, according to a report by Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG).CAG claimed that satellites … Continue reading

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