Space Based Earth Observation Applications
- ISRO provides satellite services required for weather forecasting, monitoring etc.
- It provides satellite imagery required for the developmental and security needs of the country.
- Further, it provides satellite imagery and specific products and services required for application of space science and technology for developmental purposes to the Central Government, State Governments, Quasi Governmental Organisations, NGOs and the private sector.
- The data obtained from earth observation satellites is utilized for various applications on ground including agriculture, forestry, mining, water management, rural and urban development et cetera.
- The data is processed for a specific application by ISRO experts or those trained by ISRO working in various departments.
- It can be obtained by individuals or government or private agencies. Some data is made available freely while the remaining is on payment basis.
- All these applications are made available through Bhuvan and Bhoonidhi portals.
- Bhuvan portal displays the projects that have been conducted so far. Most of them are done in collaboration with other government departments or state government or local authorities
