Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System Indian Space Research Organization

Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System

  • According to a recent report by department of Space in Parliament, NAVIC messaging system and receiver have been designed by ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) .
  • The system is currently being used by Indian National Centre for Ocean Information System (INCOIS) .
  • Using this system, the INCOIS broadcasts emergency warning signals for threats of cyclone, tsunami and high waves.
  • It also broadcasts information about Potential Fishing Zone (PFZ) .
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Overview

  • According to DoS, the technology has been transferred by ISRO to five industries in India to facilitate manufacturing of receivers.
  • To benefit fishing community, the Fisheries department of various coastal states have been infirmed and made aware of the system.
  • Fisheries Department of Kerala and Tamil Nadu have been given 250 units each by ISRO for the use of fishermen.
  • Trials are being conducted for the fishermen of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh by ISRO.
  • In Tamil Nadu, the Fisheries Department has provided 200 NAVIC units to 80 clusters. Each of these clusters has 10 to 15 deep sea fishing boats of Tamil Nadu.
  • The implementation of NAVIC distribution is the responsibility of Fisheries Department of respective states.
  • The NAVIC stands for Navigation in Indian Constellation.
  • It is an Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System.
  • The constellation is composed of 8 satellites which covers India and a region extending 1,500 km around India.
  • To provide continuous surveillance of Indian sub-continent is the objective of IRNSS.
  • Currently IRNSS is involved in providing two services-
    • Standard Positioning Services- provided to all users.
    • Restricted Services- encrypted services provided to authorized users only (military and security agencies) .
  • Applications of IRNSS are-
    • Terrestrial, aerial and marine navigation
    • Disaster Management
    • Vehicle tracking and fleet management
    • Precise timing mapping
    • Terrestrial navigation aid to hikers and travellers
    • Visual and voice navigation for drivers

Examrace Team at Aug 25, 2021