Kanpur, Feb 13: A micro satellite being developed
by IIT Kanpur in co-operation with Indian Space Research
Organisation (ISRO) has been christened 'Jugnu'.
The satellite, which is near completion, will be
handed over to ISRO in November, who after testing will launch
it.
Work on the satellite, which is aimed at gathering
prior information regarding flood, drought and disaster
management is in the last stage and will be handed over to
ISRO in November for further test and launch, IIT Kanpur
director Prof Sanjoy Govind Dhande told here today.
Last year in August, both ISRO and IIT-K had inked an
MoU to develop a micro satellite dedicated for agricultural
purpose.
"A team of mechanical engineering department of the
institute has almost finished the work on the satellite. They
will need another 6-7 months to give final touch to the
project," he said.
Scientists have used indigenous technology to develop
'Jugnu', whose weight and length are 3kg and 34cm
respectively, he said, adding an estimated amount of Rs 2.5
crore has been spent to develop the satellite.
The hi-tech cameras fitted in the satellite will send
photographs regarding agriculture, weather and soil to the
base station, he said.
The satellite can also be used to link other big
satellites in the space, he added.
Bureau Report
First Published: Friday, February 13, 2009, 00:00