RISAT-1A

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RISAT-1A
NamesRadar Imaging Satellite-1A
Earth Observation Satellite-4
Mission typeImaging radar
OperatorISRO
Websitewww.isro.gov.in
Mission duration5 years (planned)
Spacecraft properties
SpacecraftRISAT-1A
ManufacturerIndian Space Research Organisation
Launch mass1,858 kg (4,096 lb)
Power1850 watts
Start of mission
Launch dateNET 6 January 2022(Expected)
RocketPolar Satellite Launch Vehicle,
Launch siteSatish Dhawan Space Centre, First Launch Pad (FLP)
ContractorIndian Space Research Organisation
Orbital parameters
Reference systemGeocentric orbit[1]
RegimeSun-synchronous orbit
Perigee altitude536 km (333 mi)
Apogee altitude536 km (333 mi)
Inclination97.84°
Period96.50 minutes
Instruments
Synthetic Aperture Radar (X-band) (SAR-X)
 

Radar Imaging Satellite-1A, or RISAT-1A, is a planned remote sensing satellite as a follow on to RISAT-1 and with similar configuration. The satellite is being developed by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and it will be 6th in series of RISAT satellites. It will be a land based mission with primary application in terrain mapping and analysis of land, ocean and water surface for soil moisture.[2]

Satellite description[]

Synthetic aperture radar can be used for Earth observation irrespective of the light and weather conditions of the area being imaged.[3] The satellite will carry a C-band synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) and will have a liftoff mass of 1,858 kg (4,096 lb).[1]

Payload metrics are defined by the following parameters and areas of study:

Category Parameters
Land Albedo and reflectance
Soil moisture
Vegetation
Multi-purpose imagery
Ocean Ocean topography/currents
Snow & Ice Ice sheet topography
Snow cover, edge and depth
Sea ice cover, edge and thickness

Launch[]

RISAT-1A will be launched on the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C52). RISAT-1A is planned to be launched NET 6 January 2022.[4]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Reddy, O.V. Raghav (3 February 2016). "Future Earth Observation Missions of ISRO, NRSC User Interaction Meet 2016" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 February 2017.
  2. ^ "CEOS Instrument: Synthetic Aperature Radiometer (RISAT)". Retrieved 9 February 2016.
  3. ^ Raj, N. Gopal (25 April 2012). "RISAT-1's radar can see through clouds and work in darkness". The Hindu. Chennai, India.
  4. ^ "SDSC-SHAR Website". shar.gov.in. Archived from the original on 16 July 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2021.


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