Cartosat-3

Cartosat-3 is the sixth satellite of the Cartosat series of satellites from ISRO, the current generation of Indian remote sensing satellites, which are intended to replace the IRS series. Cartosat-3 is an advanced version of Cartosat-2 series with improved spatial and spectral characteristics. It will have a panchromatic resolution of 0.25 metres and Mx of 1 metre which is a major improvement from the previous payloads in the Cartosat series. [1]

Cartosat-3 is a much more capable satellite, having a resolution of 25 cm (10"). It uses 1.2 m optics with 60% of weight removal compared to Cartosat-2. Other features include the use of adaptive optics, acousto optical devices, in-orbit focusing using MEMs and large area-light weight mirrors.[2]

Cartosat-3 was originally planned to be launched on board PSLV during 2014.[3] Potential uses include weather mapping, cartography, and strategic applications. A budget outlay of ₹100 million (US$1.5 million) had been made specifically for the satellite for the financial year 2013-14.[4] However, the launch has been pushed back to September 2017. [5]

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References

  1. ↑ http://www.sac.gov.in/SACSITE/asac-ongoing-rsp.html
  2. ↑ Current Science, Vol. 93, no. 12, 25 December 2007, page 1729.
  3. ↑ Isro plans satellite series for mapping, climate monitoring - livemint
  4. ↑ "ISRO plans a new high-resolution earth satellite". The Hindu. 6 March 2013. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
  5. ↑ "The Danger From Up There". Swarajya. 15 June 2015. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
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