The satellite mission for which of the following satellites is oceanographic studies, to study ocean circulation and sea surface elevation?
The satellite mission for which of the following satellites is oceanographic studies, to study ocean circulation and sea surface elevation?
Solution
Option 1 -> JUGNU is an Indian nanosatellite used for Earth observation and technology demonstration, not specifically for oceanographic studies.
Option 2 -> SARAL (Satellite with ARgos and ALtika) is an Indo-French satellite mission specifically designed for oceanographic studies, carrying the AltiKa altimeter to measure sea surface elevation and ocean circulation.
Option 3 -> INSAT (Indian National Satellite system) is used for telecommunications, television broadcasting, meteorology, disaster warning, and search-and-rescue operations.
Option 4 -> HAMSAT (HAM radio Satellite) is designed for amateur radio communications and technology demonstration purposes.
Hence, Option 2: SARAL -> This Indo-French collaborative mission launched in 2013 is dedicated to studying ocean parameters including sea surface height, ocean circulation patterns, and significant wave heights using its specialized AltiKa altimeter payload -> correct
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