SCATSAT-1 to take place of OceanSat-2

Q.  SCATSAT-1 will take place of
- Published on 26 Sep 16

a. RESOURCESAT-2
b. RISAT
c. OceanSat-2
d. OceanSat-1

ANSWER: OceanSat-2
 
  • SCATSAT-1 (Scatterometer Satellite-1) is a miniature satellite to provide weather forecasting, cyclone prediction, and tracking services to India.
  • It is being developed by ISRO Satellite Centre, Bangalore whereas its payload is being developed by Space Applications Centre, Ahmedabad.
  • The satellite will take place of Oceansat-2 which has become dysfunctional after its life span of four-and-a-half years.
  • Currently India is dependent on NASA’s ISS-RapidScat for prediction of cyclone forecasting and weather prediction.
  • The data generated by this mini-satellite will be used by NASA, EUMETSAT and NOAA.

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