Title :
Indian tracking and data acquisition facilities for low Earth and geosynchronous satellites
Abstract :
To support its satellite program, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has an extensive infrastructure of ground support facilities throughout the country and abroad. The major elements include the ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC), the National Remote Sensing Agency (NRSA), and the Indian National Satellite (INSAT) control facilities. These facilities and their important role in supporting the Indian Space Program are described. The locations of the principal ISRO space control facilities within India are shown.<>
Keywords :
data acquisition; remote sensing; satellite relay systems; telemetering systems; tracking systems; INSAT; ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network; Indian National Satellite; Indian Space Program; Indian Space Research Organization; Indian tracking; NRSA; National Remote Sensing Agency; control facilities; data acquisition; geosynchronous satellites; ground support facilities; remote sensing; Centralized control; Command and control systems; Data acquisition; Frequency; Ground support; Low earth orbit satellites; Receiving antennas; Remote sensing; Space vehicles; Telemetry;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
