description EOS-04 (RISAT-1A) Overview
EOS-04, also designated RISAT-1A, is an Indian Earth observation satellite equipped with a C-band synthetic aperture radar (SAR). Launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) aboard a PSLV rocket in 2022, it operates in a sun-synchronous polar orbit. The satellite is designed to provide continuous all-weather day-and-night imaging capabilities. Its primary applications include monitoring agriculture, forestry, flood mapping, snow pack analysis, and supporting disaster management efforts.
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EOS-04 (RISAT-1A) ranks #125 of 187 in the Satellite ranking, behind KOMPSAT-5, ahead of IRNSS-1I (NavIC).
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What kind of sensor does the EOS-04 (RISAT-1A) satellite use?
EOS-04 is an Indian Earth observation satellite equipped with a C-band synthetic aperture radar (SAR). This radar imaging system allows the satellite to observe the Earth's surface regardless of weather or cloud cover.
When was the EOS-04 satellite launched?
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched EOS-04 aboard a PSLV rocket in 2022. It was launched as a replacement for the older RISAT-1 satellite.
What is the primary purpose of the EOS-04 satellite?
It is designed primarily for Earth observation, focusing on agriculture, forestry, flood mapping, and military surveillance. Its radar capabilities make it excellent for disaster monitoring during monsoons.
What type of orbit does EOS-04 operate in?
EOS-04 operates in a sun-synchronous polar orbit. This orbit enables the satellite to pass over the same region of the Earth at the same local time on every pass.
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