Title :
Indian National Remote Sensing Agency
Author :
Lewis, Donald A. ; Reddy, Ram
Abstract :
The functions and capabilities of the Indian National Remote Sensing Agency are summarized. The principal goals of the Indian National Remote Sensing Agency are: the development and implementation of the indigenous remote sensing satellite program; continuous buildup and improvement of the facilities for generation of products from various sensor data; and development and utilization of new applications techniques for resource monitoring to facilitate technology transfer to the many user agencies.<>
Keywords :
artificial satellites; remote sensing; Indian National Remote Sensing Agency; flood mapping; forest mapping; land cover; oceanography; remote sensing satellite; resource monitoring; sensor data; snow hydrology: draught monitoring; technology transfer; Aircraft manufacture; Data acquisition; Data processing; Information analysis; Local government; Production facilities; Remote monitoring; Remote sensing; Resource management; Satellite ground stations;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE