India to Launch Satellite that Can Track Earth's Surface Changes with High Accuracy

New Delhi, India - The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch a satellite dubbed NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar), a cutting-edge mission in partnership with NASA aimed at tracking the Earth's surface changes down to fractions of an inch.

Developed by ISRO and NASA, NISAR will provide researchers with unparalleled insights into the planet's dynamics, including monitoring the motion of glaciers, ice sheets, sea ice, and vegetation patterns. The satellite can measure the entire planet's land and ice-covered surface every 12 days, offering a clearer picture of our planet's evolution over time.

According to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, NISAR features a pair of radars comprising L-band and S-band systems built by NASA and ISRO, respectively. This technological upgrade will significantly enhance the accuracy of tracking changes in the Earth's surface, allowing scientists to better comprehend natural processes such as volcanic eruptions and long-term climate shifts.

The launch of NISAR is expected to provide significant benefits for researchers and policymakers worldwide, enabling them to make more informed decisions about environmental management and sustainability.