Prelims Bits
- INSAT 3D satellite
- RGB imager
- colour determined by:
- solar reflectance
- brightness temp
- colour determined by:
- colour scheme
- cloud type
- RGB imager
- INSAT-3D & INSAT-3DR(repeat)
- geostationary orbits
- use radiometers for spectral measurements
- carry atmospheric sounders
- these 2 currently active
Feb 2024
- ISRO to launch INSAT-3DS (via GSLV MkII)
- 3DS: second repeat