Space-based societal applications—Relevance in developing countries

Bhaskaranarayana, A; Varadarajan, C.; Hegde, V. S.

doi:10.1016/j.actaastro.2009.03.080

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“…In Indian context, Rajashekhar et al, (2010) points out that satellite communication technology are the -only solution‖ as the majority (70%) of the Indian population lives in inaccessible rural areas along with various economic, cultural, demographical and topographical conditions. Enabling relevant users and institutions to take education to all parts of the country is also one of the goals of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) (Bhaskaranarayana et al, 2009). …”

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Satellite Based Live and Interactive Distance Learning Program in the Field of Geoinformatics – A Perspective of Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, India

Raju

Gupta

Roy

2012

Int. Arch. Photogramm. Remote Sens. Spatial Inf. Sci.

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ABSTRACT:Geoinformatics is a highly specialized discipline that deals with Remote Sensing, Geographical Information System (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS) and field surveys for assessing, quantification, development and management of resources, planning and infrastructure development, utility services etc. Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), a premier institute and one of its kinds has played a key role for capacity Building in this specialized area since its inception in 1966. Realizing the large demand, IIRS has started outreach program in basics of Remote Sensing, GIS and GPS for universities and institutions.EDUSAT (Educational Satellite) is the communication satellite built and launched by ISRO in 2004 exclusively for serving the educational sector to meet the demand for an interactive satellite based distance education system for the country. IIRS has used EDUSAT (shifted to INSAT 4 CR recently due to termination of services from EDUSAT) for its distance learning program to impart basic training in Remote Sensing, GIS and GPS, catering to the universities spread across India. The EDUSAT based training is following similar to e-learning method but has advantage of live interaction sessions between teacher and the students when the lecture is delivered using EDUSAT satellite communication. Because of its good quality reception the interactions are not constrained due to

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