| Type(s) |
Satellite mission>Earth observation
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| Owner |
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) |
| Organisation |
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) |
| Abstract |
The ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) spacecraft OceanSat-2 is envisaged to provide service continuity for the operational users of OCM (Ocean Color Monitor) data as well as to enhance the application potential in other areas. OCM is flown on IRS-P4/OceanSat-1, launched May 26, 1999. The main objectives of OceanSat-2 are to study surface winds and ocean surface strata, observation of chlorophyll concentrations, monitoring of phytoplankton blooms, study of atmospheric aerosols and suspended sediments in the water. OceanSat-2 will play an important role in forecasting the onset of the monsoon and its subsequent advancement over the Indian subcontinent and over South-East Asia. - The OceanSat-2 mission was approved by the Government of India on July 16, 2005.
Coverage of applications:
• Sea-state forecast: waves, circulation and ocean MLD (Mixed Layer Depth)
• Monsoon and cyclone forecast - medium and extended range
• Observation ofAntarctic sea ice
• Fisheries and primary production estimation
• Detection and monitoring of phytoplankton blooms
• Study of sediment dynamics
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| Cross Reference(s) |
More information on OceanSat-2
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| Discipline(s) |
Oceans & coasts
General Earth observation
Atmosphere
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Point of Contact
| Name & Address |
Director - Publications & Public Relations
Indian Space Research Organisation
Antariksh Bhavan New BEL Road,
Bangalore 560 094
India
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| E-mail (#at# is @) |
info#at#isro.org |
| Miscellaneous |
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Other Information
| Spatial Coverage & Location(s) |
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| Temporal Coverage |
01/01/2008 - 31/12/2008
Launch of OceanSat-2 is scheduled for 2008 |
| Language(s) of Resource |
English
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